15 Questions
What adverse effects can be attributed to the hypertonicity of enteral and parenteral fat preparations?
Tachycardia and hypotension
What consideration should be taken with tube feeding to avoid the risk of aspiration?
Elevating the head of the bed during feeding
What is the recommended practice for administering oral supplemental feedings?
Serving liquids at room temperature
Why are liquid preparations preferred for medications in tube feedings?
Tablets and powders can get stuck in the tube lumen
What should be assessed for therapeutic effects in patients receiving nutritional formulas?
Weight gain and increased serum albumin levels
What is the maximum recommended dose of dexlansoprazole during the maintenance phase?
30 mg
Can lansoprazole orally disintegrating tablets be safely used by individuals with phenylketonuria?
No, they should be avoided due to the presence of aspartame.
How should IV pantoprazole be administered?
Over 15 minutes
What should be done before and after administering IV esomeprazole?
Flush the IV line with 5% dextrose
Why are orally disintegrating tablets of lansoprazole not suitable for patients with phenylketonuria?
They contain aspartame, which is harmful to these patients.
What is the main goal of short-term use of parenteral nutrition?
To minimize oxidation of body protein and fat
When can high-protein, high-calorie foods or nutritionally complete supplements be given?
When the patient cannot ingest sufficient food and fluid
What do fat emulsions provide in parenteral nutrition?
Extra calories and essential fatty acids
What does long-term use of parenteral nutrition aim to provide?
All nutrients required for normal body functioning
In what situation can oral products be administered when a patient cannot ingest sufficient food and fluid?
When the patient has a functional GI tract but cannot ingest enough food
Test your knowledge on the adverse effects of hypertonicity in enteral and parenteral fat preparations, as well as considerations to avoid aspiration during tube feeding. Topics include tachycardia, hypotension, dehydration, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and increased urine output.
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