Dysphagia Nutrition Flashcards
1
Q
What is globus pharyngeus?
A
sensation of a lump lodged in the throat
swallowing unaffected
2
Q
Dysosmia vs. Dysgeusia
A
Dysosmia - difficulty with sense of smell
Dysgeusia - difficulty with sense of taste
3
Q
Dysphagia Flow Chart
A
bold = most common
4
Q
What are the important parts of a bedside swall assessment?
A
5
Q
What is a modified barium swallow used for?
A
determine cause/severity of tracheal aspiration
perfromed by speech pathologist and radiologist
6
Q
What is used to evaluate pharyngeal and esophageal mucosa?
A
esophagogram
7
Q
What is the NM involvement of swallowing?
A
8
Q
What types of diets are disease appropriate? mechanical appropriate?
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