10 Questions
Which of the following is a contraindication for parenteral nutrition?
Unintentional weight loss
Why was 'Home' PN developed?
To reduce costs associated with parenteral nutrition
What was the principal source of calories for parenteral feeding developed in the 1960s?
Lipid infusions
What can lead to hyper metabolism and subsequent malnutrition?
Major surgeries and protein-energy malnutrition
What should be assessed in patients as part of nutrition assessment for parenteral nutrition?
Symptoms of specific nutrient deficiencies
In which clinical situation should parenteral nutrition (PN) be considered for adults?
If energy intake has been inadequate for 7-10 days and enteral feeding is not feasible
What is the caloric contribution of lipid emulsion in a 10% lipid emulsion used in parenteral nutrition?
10 calories/gram
When should parenteral nutrition be considered for premature infants?
When their energy intake is inadequate for 30% of total calories
What is the recommended maximum lipid infusion rate for premature infants in parenteral nutrition?
0.03-0.05g /hr/kg BW
In which setting should PN be considered for neonates regardless of diagnosis?
When enteral feeding is unable to meet energy requirements for growth
Test your knowledge about total parenteral nutrition, including indications, contraindications, components of PN formulations, routes of IV administration, monitoring, complications management, compounding, storage, infection control, stability, compatibility, and incompatibility. This quiz is based on the content covered in PHAR 635 Chapter 6, taught by Dr. Tarek Jenani and Dr. Faten Hamed.
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