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Enteral Nutrition Initiation and Complications

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What is the primary consideration for initiating Enteral Nutrition (EN) in patients at high nutritional risk?

Check for GI complications

Monitor electrolyte levels

Elevate the head of the patient

Start ASAP (correct)

What is the primary mechanism of refeeding syndrome in EN?

Electrolytes move into the cell (correct)

Electrolytes are excreted by the kidneys

Electrolytes accumulate in the bloodstream

Electrolytes move out of the cell

What is the purpose of elevating the head of the patient before starting EN?

To prevent aspiration pneumonia (correct)

To monitor BNP levels

To promote GI motility

To prevent refeeding syndrome

Why might IV fluoroquinolones be preferred over oral fluoroquinolones in EN?

To optimize the treatment of severe infections Signup and view all the answers

What is the effect of EN on Phenytoin levels?

Reduced effect of Phenytoin Signup and view all the answers

Why might Warfarin doses need to be adjusted during EN?

Due to the reduced effect of Warfarin caused by Vitamin K in EN Signup and view all the answers

Enteral Nutrition Initiation and Complications

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Questions and Answers

What is the primary consideration for initiating Enteral Nutrition (EN) in patients at high nutritional risk?

What is the primary mechanism of refeeding syndrome in EN?

What is the purpose of elevating the head of the patient before starting EN?

Why might IV fluoroquinolones be preferred over oral fluoroquinolones in EN?

What is the effect of EN on Phenytoin levels?

Why might Warfarin doses need to be adjusted during EN?

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