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What is the primary consideration for initiating Enteral Nutrition (EN) in patients at high nutritional risk?
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?
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?
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?
Why might IV fluoroquinolones be preferred over oral fluoroquinolones in EN?
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What is the effect of EN on Phenytoin levels?
What is the effect of EN on Phenytoin levels?
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Why might Warfarin doses need to be adjusted during EN?
Why might Warfarin doses need to be adjusted during EN?
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