Enteral Nutrition Flashcards
What are the advantages of enteral nutrition
supports immune system, mainitain intestinal tract intergirty, additional nutrients available, cost effective and most convenient
When should a patient not use a nasal gastric tube, why
no gag reflex, at risk of aspiration
What length of therapy determines when a nasoenteric tubes will be used for short term therapy
less than 4-6 weeks
If the patient is going to taste the solution what taste good
whole protein solutions
What are the categories of fiber to use
soluble, insoluble, fructo-oligosacchardies (FOS)
Which of the Fiber contents is the best for diabetics, diarrhea patients
Soluble, insoluble
What are side effects of higher osmolarity solutions
nausea, abdominal cramping, diarrhea
T/F: High osmolar solutions should be fed directly into the small intestine
False: They should go to the stomach first
What polysacchride usually requires complete and normal digestion
Corn Syrup
What compound has the highest rating of sweetness, which is most common
fructose, sucrose
What proteins usually requires complete and normal digestion
Milk, soy, whey, caseinate
What are the long chain triglycerides
canola oil, safflower oil
T/F: Long chain triglycerides require complete and normal digestion
True
What are the four formula types
polymeric, monomeric or hydrolyzed, disease specific, modular
Which formula selection require normal digestive and absorptive capability
Polymeric
