NABP FPGEE Exam - Topic 1 Question 102 Discussion

Actual exam question for NABP's FPGEE exam

Question #: 102
Topic #: 1

Vitamin that requires an intrinsic factor to be carried out to ileum in order to suffer absorption from the small intestine:

ACyanocobalamin

BFolic acid

CPantothenic acid

DPyridoxine

ENiacin

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Suggested Answer: C

by Deeann at Mar 05, 2025, 09:06 PM

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Elfrieda

3 months ago

I had no idea B12 needed that! That's interesting!

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Sarah

3 months ago

Yup, B12 is the one that gets absorbed in the ileum with help from intrinsic factor.

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Page

3 months ago

Wait, are we sure about that? I thought folic acid was important too.

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Willow

4 months ago

Totally agree, it's the only one that needs intrinsic factor.

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Delmy

4 months ago

It's definitely Cyanocobalamin (Vitamin B12)!

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Aliza

4 months ago

I’m leaning towards Cyanocobalamin too, but I’m confused about the role of intrinsic factor in other vitamins.

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Fletcher

4 months ago

Folic acid doesn't require intrinsic factor, right? I feel like I've seen a question like this before.

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Felicitas

4 months ago

I remember something about intrinsic factor being linked to B12 absorption, so that might be it.

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Shaun

5 months ago

I think the answer is Cyanocobalamin, but I'm not entirely sure if it needs intrinsic factor specifically.

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Winfred

5 months ago

I'm still a bit unsure, but I think I'll go with Cyanocobalamin. The question seems pretty straightforward, so I don't want to overthink it.

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Gerald

5 months ago

I'm leaning towards Cyanocobalamin as well. That makes the most sense based on the details provided in the question.

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Ines

5 months ago

Okay, let me think this through. The key information is that it's a vitamin that requires an intrinsic factor to be absorbed in the ileum. I'll go with Cyanocobalamin, which is vitamin B12.

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Gerry

5 months ago

Hmm, I'm a bit confused. Is it asking about the vitamin that needs intrinsic factor, or the specific location of absorption in the small intestine?

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Francesco

5 months ago

I'm pretty sure this is asking about vitamin B12, which requires intrinsic factor for absorption in the ileum.

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Lavera

10 months ago

Wait, isn't the intrinsic factor related to vitamin B12? I'm going to have to go with A) Cyanocobalamin on this one.

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Mona

9 months ago

It's fascinating how our body has specific mechanisms for absorbing different vitamins and nutrients.

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Ty

9 months ago

That's right! Without the intrinsic factor, vitamin B12 cannot be absorbed properly in the small intestine.

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Laura

9 months ago

I remember learning about this in my biology class. It's important for red blood cell formation.

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Casie

10 months ago

Yes, you're correct! Vitamin B12, also known as Cyanocobalamin, requires an intrinsic factor for absorption.

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Micaela

10 months ago

Vitamin B12, of course! I remember learning about the importance of the intrinsic factor for its absorption. Easy one!

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Maxima

10 months ago

That's right, it's essential for the process to take place in the ileum.

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Glen

10 months ago

Yes, Vitamin B12 requires intrinsic factor for absorption.

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Ty

10 months ago

Hmm, I wonder if the exam will also have a question about the 'secret ingredient' in my grandma's special pancakes. Vitamin B12, perhaps?

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Merlyn

10 months ago

This question is like a vitamin-themed riddle. I wonder if the exam writers have a good sense of humor too!

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Kris

11 months ago

I'm not sure, but I think it's either A) Cyanocobalamin or B) Folic acid.

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Joaquin

11 months ago

I agree with Felton, because cyanocobalamin is known to require intrinsic factor for absorption in the ileum.

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Felton

11 months ago

I think the answer is A) Cyanocobalamin.

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