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Pts @ high-risk for malnutrition (8)
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1)underwt (less than 80% IBW)
2)overwt (over 120% IBW) 3)recent wt loss (greater than 10%) 4)substance abusers 5)npo for more than 7-10days 6)incr needs due to trauma,burns 7)pharmacologically induced by steroids, chemo 8)abnormal losses via malabsorption, dialysis |
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Daily recommendation of fruits
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2 cups (4 servings)
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Daily recommendation of veggies
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2.5cups (5 servings)
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Daily recommendation of grain
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6 ounces
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Daily recommendation of meat and beans (protein)
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5.5 ounces
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Daily recommendation of milk
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3cups
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Daily recommendation of oils
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24g (6tsp)
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Deficines in ___ result in...
a)vit A b)vit D c)vit E d)vit K e)vit C |
a)eye stuff
b)bone stuff c)hemolysis d)bleeding e)gum bleeding |
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Nutritional needs per the body wt method?
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20-25kcal/kg
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Balanced diet (3)
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1)45-65% carbs
2)20-35% fat 3)10-35% protein |
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2 ways to estimate daily fluid needs
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1)30-35mL/kg/day
2)1mL/kcal of energy requirements |
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Daily protein needs equation
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0.8-1.0g/kg
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Drug-nutrient risk factors (6)
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1)polypharmy
2)long term therapy 3)pre-existing disease 4)poor nutrition 5)herbal products and supplement use 6)pediatrics and elderly |
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Clinical implications of drug-nutrient interaxns (3)
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1)sub-therapeutic response to medications
2)drug toxicity 3)drug-induced nutritional deficiencies |
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Indications for Enteral nutrition (3)
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1)unable/willing to eat sufficient calories
2)fxning GI tract 3)if enteral access can be safely obtained |
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Benefits of enteral vs. parenteral nutrition (3)
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1)less chance of infectious complications b/c EN prevents bacterial translocation
2)reduced metabolic complications (EN is more physiologic than PN in terms of nutrient utilization) 3)less costly |
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Methods of administering EN (4)
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1)continuous
2)cyclic 3)bolus 4)intermittent |
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Continuous EN (2)
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1)given 24h/day
2)common in hospitalized and critically ill |
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Cyclic EN (2)
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1)continuous infusion over a fixed period (not @ all hrs)
2)good for home EN pts or pts in rehab |
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Bolus EN (2)
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1)rapid delivery (over 5-10min) 4-6 times a day
2)useful in LTC facilities |
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Intermittent EN
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same as bolus but over a longer period of time
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Different classifications of EN formulas (7)
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1)standard polymeric
2)high protein 3)high caloric density 4)elemental/peptide based 5)disease specific 6)oral supplements 7)modular products |
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Standard polymeric EN (4)
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1)1kcal/mL
2)mix of carbs, fat, protein 3)isotonic 4)not sweetened |
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High protein EN (3)
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1)nonprotein:nitrogen ratio greater than 125:1
2)for pts w/ protein needs greater than 1.5g/kg/day 3)trauma, burns, critical illness |
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High caloric density EN (3)
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1)osmolality is 2x that of standard isotonic formulas
2)for pts w/ F&E restrictions 3)renal insufficiency, heart failure |
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Elemental/peptide based EN (2)
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1)protein/fat is hydrolyzed into predigested form
2)partially hydrolyzed protein sources are better than free AAs |
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Oral supplements EN (4)
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1)sweetended
2)hypertonic 3)not used w/ tube-fed pt 4)best used w/ fxning GI |
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Modular products EN (3)
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1)powder/liquid that adds nutrients
2)achieves nutrient balance not available w/ EN formula 3)mixing incr risk for bacterial contamination |
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Formulary considerations for EN (7)
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1)one product per EN category
2)nutrient requirements of your population 3)open system increases risk of contamination 4)closed system allows longer hang times 4)reconstitution 5)shelf-life 6)cost |
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Monitoring parameters for EN (10)
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1)wt
2)intake/output 3)bowel fxn 4)glc 5)electrolytes 6)Mg, Phos, Ca 7)liver fxn 8)albumin 9)prealbumin 10)N balance |
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Metabolic complications of EN (3)
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1)similar to PN but much less frequent
2)hydration, electrolyte imbalance, glc complications in pts w/ underlying organ dysfxn 3)supplementing F&E may be needed |
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GI complications of EN (5)
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1)high gastric residuals
2)n/v/c/d 3)abdomen distension 4)cramping 5)aspiration |
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How to avoid aspiration pneumonia w/ EN (2)
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1)keep bed elevated to 30-45 degree angle
2)IS MOST SERIOUS SIDE EFFECT OF EN |
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How is diarrhea caused by EN (4)
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1)too rapid delivery
2)intolerance 3)contamination 4)admin large volumes |
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Mechanical complications of EN (3)
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1)feeding tube occlusion (via improper admin of meds/improper flushing technique)
2)inadvertent tube removal or displacement 3)use x-ray to confirm proper positioning prior to feeding |
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Concomitant Drug admin w/ EN considerations (4)
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1)position of tube
2)timing of meds w/ EN 3)crushing meds/use of liquid meals 4)flushing of tubes (use 30mL of water b4 and after admin of meds) |
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Admixture of drugs w/ EN considerations can cause... (7)
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1)physical incompatibilites like:
1a)granulation 1b)gel formation 1c)separation 1d)precipitation 2)may clog tubing 3)more common w/ intact proteins |
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Drug-Nutrient Interactions w/ EN? (3)
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1)reduced F of phenytoin
2)reduced F of Abx 2)decr absorption of warfarin |
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Pts most likely to benefit from PN? (9)
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1)inability to absorb nutrients from GI
2)cancer pts 3)pancreatitis 4)critical care 5)perioperative 6)hyperemesis gravidarum 7)eating disorders 8)low birth weight (premature)infants 9)inborn errors of metabolism (no tolerate EN) |
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Why might a person be unable to absorb nutriets from GI? (5)
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1)massive small bowel resection
2)severe diarrhea failing EN 3)inflammatory bowel disease 4)bowel obstruction 5)GI fistulae |
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How many days til starting of PN?
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no enteral intake for 7-14 days
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Peripheral route of PN characteristics (5)
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1)dilute solution b/c it is limited by tolerance of veins to hypertonic solutions
2)pts who are NOT candidates for central line 3)duration of therapy is LESS than 1 wk 4)lower risk of infectious, metabolic, technical complications 5)thrombophlebitis when osmolarity is greater than 600-900 |
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Central route of PN characteristics (4)
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1)use highly []ed hypertonic solutions
2)risks of catheter insertion 3)greater risk of infection vs. peripheral 4)multiple sites for central access |
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AA caloric contributions to a TPN?
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4kcal per 1 gram
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Dextrose caloric contributions to a TPN? (and 1 other)
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1)1g = 3.4kcal
2)max infustion rate is 4-7mg/kg/min (matches the dextrose oxidation rate) |
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IVLE (IV lipids) caloric contribution to a TPN (4)
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1)1g = 9kcal
2)10% lipids = 1.1kcal/mL 3)20% lipids = 2kcal/mL 4)30% lipids = 3kcal/mL |
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Baseline monitoring parameters for PN (10)
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1)wt
2)vitals 3)current nutritional intake 4)CBC 5)electrolytes 6)glc 7)albumin 8)LFT 9)BUN/Scr 10)I/O |
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Daily monitoring parameters for PN (7)
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1)wt
2)vitals 3)current nutritional intake 4)I/O 5)capillary blood glc 6)electrolytes for first 3 days then 2-3x weekly 7)glc for first 3 days then 2-3x weekly |
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Weekly monitoring parameters for PN (3)
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1)peralbumin
2)serum triglycerides 3)LFT |
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Factors enhancing risk of Ca-P precipitation? (8)
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1)high [] of Ca and P salts
2)use of chloride salt of Ca 3)decr AA and dextrose []s 4)incr solution temperature 5)incr solution pH 6)improper mixing of Ca and P 7)presence of other additives incluidng IVLE 8)BEING A BABY |
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4 ways to prevent refeeding syndrome
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1)evaluate CV fxn
2)correct abnormal plasma electrolytes 3)watch for abnormal wt gain 4)slowly advance calories over several days |
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BMI equation
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(Wt in lbs / ht in inches^2) x 703
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BMI values for
a)healthy b)overweight c)obese d)morbidly obese |
a)19-25
b)25-30 c)30-40 d)40+ |