Exam 1 Flashcards
PUD: Two main secretory glands in GI
Oxyntic glands and pyloric glands
PUD: 3 main cells in the oxyntic gland
- Parietal cells
- Chief cells
- Enteroendocrine cells
PUD: What does parietal cells secrete?
Acid
PUD: What does chief cells secrete?
Pepsinogen
PUD: What does enteroendocrine cells secrete?
Histamine
PUD: 2 main cells in the pyloric gland
- G cells
- D cells
PUD: What does G cells secrete?
Gastrin
PUD: What does D cells secrete?
Somatostatin
PUD: Histamine is produced by ____ cells, _____ gastric acid secretion, and is a ____ mediator that works on _____ receptor
- Enteroendocrine/Chromaffin-like (ECL)
- Induces
- Paracrine
- H2
PUD: Gastrin is produced by ____ cells, is the _____ of gastric acid secretion, and is a _____ mediator
- Antral G
- Most potent inducer
- Endocrine
PUD: Somatostatin is produced by ____ cells, ______ gastric acid secretion
- Antral D
- Inhibits
PUD: Histamine receptor
H2
PUD: ACh receptor
M3
PUD: Gastrin receptor
CCK2
PUD: Prostaglandin receptor
EP3
PUD: Proton pumps in parietal cells are activated by 2 pathways:
Ca2+-dependent pathway, cAMP-dependent pathway
PUD: H+, K+/ATPase pump generates the largest ____
ion gradient
PUD: Receptors involved in the stimulatory pathway of acid secretion
M3, CCK2, H2 receptors
PUD: Receptors involved in the inhibitory pathway of acid secretion
EP3
PUD: Protective mechanism in the superficial epithelial cell
EP3, M1 stimulatory pathway secrete mucus and bicarbonate for acid neutralization
PUD: Defense against acid in the lower esophageal sphincter
Prevents reflux of acid gastric contents
PUD: Defense against acid in the stomach
Secretion of a mucus layer by trapping secreted bicarbonate at the cell surface
PUD: Prostaglandins enhance mucosal resistance by _____(2)
- Reducing basal and stimulated gastric acid secretion
- Enhancing epithelial cell bicarbonate secretion, mucus production, cell turnover, and local BF
PUD: Defense against acid in duodenum
Bicarbonate neutralizes acid
PUD: Hormonal and neuronal regulation of pancreatic secretions (3)
- Parasympathetic stimulation
- Secretin causes secretion of fluid & bicarbonate
- Cholecystokinin (CCK) causes secretion of digestive enzymes from pancreas and contraction of gallbladder and release of bile into duodenum
What is Peptic Ulcer Disease (PUD)?
Benign lesion of gastric or duodenal mucosa occurring at a site where the epithelium is exposed to acid and pepsin
Causes of PUD
H. pylori infection, NSAIDs, acid hypersecretion (Zollinger-Ellison & Cushing’s ulcers)
PUD: What is Zollinger-Ellison syndrome?
Gastrin-secreting tumor of non-beta cells in endocrine pancreas that increase acid secretion
What is Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)?
Acid and pepsin from the stomach flow backwards up into the esophagus
- Heartburn
NSAID-induced PUD results from _____ & _____ injury
Systemic & topical
H. pylori infection leading to PUD MoA
- Suppression of somatostatin by inflammatory mediators causes disinhibition (induction) of gastrin release from G cells
- Ammonium hydroxide produced by H. pylori derived urease increases gastric pH & stimulates gastrin secretion
PUD: What are drugs that inhibit secretion of acid?
PPI, H2RA, prostaglandins, muscarinic antagonists
PUD: What are drugs that prevent contact with acid?
Sucralfate, prostaglandin analogs
PUD: What are drugs that neutralize acid?
Antacids
PUD: What is the class of drugs that work against H. pylori? Examples?
Antibiotics
- Clarithromycin, amoxicillin, metronidazole, bismuth
Inhibition of Proton Pump in PUD MoA, examples of direct & indirect ways
Blocks both basal and stimulated acid secretion
- Direct inhibition: PPI
- Indirect: CCK2 of gastrin, H2 of histamine, M3 of ACh
PUD: PPI MoA steps
- Prodrugs that require activation in acid environment
- Conformational change into tetracyclic active sulfenamide
- Rapidly reacts to form a covalent disulfide bond with the PP
- Irreversible inactivation of the pump
PUD: PPI ADME (Absorption, Metabolism)
- Food stimulates acid production -> 30 mins before meals
- Rapidly absorbed, highly protein bound, extensively metabolized by CYP2C19 & CYP3A4
- Asians slow metabolizers (CYP2C19 polymorphism)
PUD: H2RA MoA
- Inhibit acid production by reversibly competing with histamine
- Inhibit basal acid secretion
PUD: H2RA examples
Cimetidine, ranitidine, famotidine, nizatidine
“-idine”
PUD: H2RA ADME (Absorption, Distribution, Excretion)
- Rapidly absorbed, quick peak concentration
- Small fraction protein bound
- Excreted by kidneys
PUD: MoA of prostaglandin analog
- Bind to EP3
- Decrease cAMP and decrease gastric acid secretion
- Stimulate mucin and bicarb secretion & increase mucosal BF
PUD: Prostaglandin analog examples
Misoprostol
PUD: Prostaglandin analog ADME
- Rapidly absorbed, rapidly & extensively de-esterified to form misoprostol acid
- Food and antacids decrease rate of absorption
PUD: Sucralfate MoA
- Cross-linking produces a viscous, sticky polymer that adheres to epithelial cells and ulcer craters
- Inhibit hydrolysis of mucosal proteins by pepsin
- Stimulate local production of prostaglandins and epidermal growth factor
PUD: Antacids MoA
- Weak bases that neutralize hydrochloric acid to form salts and water
- Increase pH and inactivate pepsin
PUD: Antacids examples
Sodium bicarbonate, Calcium carbonate
PUD: M1 receptor antagonist MoA & example
- Suppress neural stimulation of acid production via M1 receptors
- Pirenzepine
PUD: H. pylori infection treatment
Combination of triple therapies
1. Anti-infectives: Amoxicillin (cell wall synthesis), Clarithromycin (protein synthesis), Metronidazole
2. Bismuth subsalicylate: coating agent, disrupt cell wall of H. pylori
3. PPI
Risk factors of PUD
- > 65 yrs
- Past hx of ulcer or complication
- High dose or multiple NSAIDs
- NSAID-related dyspepsia
- Concomitant aspirin (including low dose), corticosteroid, antiplatelet agent, anticoagulant, oral bisphosphonate, SSRI
- Chronic comorbidity (CVD, rheumatoid arthritis)
- H. pylori infection
- Alcohol
Low-dose aspirin use and risk in PUD
- Risk is dose-related
- Risk diminishes with long-term use: =< 30 days use has the highest risk
Combination use of low-dose aspirin and nsNSAIDS vs COX2 inhibitors in PUD
Combination therapy generally increases the risk
- nsNSAIDs: 6.77%
- COX2i: 7.49%
nsNSAIDs safety comparison in PUD: ibuprofen, diclofenac, naproxen
- Naproxen has the highest risk
- Diclofenac is the safest
PUD: Esophagogastroduodenoscopy (EGD) classification and treatment
Ia (spurting blood): IV PPI + EHT
Ib (oozing blood): IV PPI + EHT
IIa (visible non-bleeding vessel): IV PPI + EHT
IIb (adherent clot): Oral PPI
IIc (flat pigmented spot: Oral PPI
III (clean ulcer base): Oral PPI
PUD: What are the three components of the endoscopic hemostatic therapy (EHT)?
- Injection therapy (100% ethanol)
- Heater probe (cauterization)
- Hemoclip therapy
PUD: Risk factors for rebleed post-EHT
- Hemodynamic instability
- Large ulcer > 2cm
- Failure to start PPI post-EHT
- Use of heparin post-EHT
- Endoscopy-proven active bleed
- Moderate-severe liver disease
PUD: Long-term risk assessment
- Low risk level management
- No risk factors
- Less ulcerogenic NSAID at lowest effective dose (diclofenac)
- Avoid combined RX & OTC NSAIDs (naproxen)
PUD: Long-term risk assessment
- Moderate risk level management
- 1-2 RFs, including low-dose aspirin
- Less ulcerogenic NSAID + PPI
- Less ulcerogenic NSAID + high-dose H2RA
- Less ulcerogenic NSAID + misoprostol
PUD: Long-term risk assessment
- High risk level management
- > 3 RFs
- Concomitant full-dose aspirin, corticosteroid, warfarin
- Celecoxib + misoprostol + PPI
PUD: Long-term risk assessment
- Very high risk level management
- Prior hx of ulcer complication
- Stop NSAID if possible
- Celecoxib + misoprostol + PPI
PUD: PPIs AEs
- GI: increased risk of C. difficile diarrhea, benign gastric fundic polyps, ECL hyperplasia
- Respiratory: CAP
- Musculoskeletal: osteoporosis, hip/wrist/spine fracture (RF: high dose, multiple daily dose, prolonged use >5-7 days)
- Hypomagnesemia (use >1 yr)
- Hematologic (more common in critically ill): bone marrow suppression
- Dose-dependent decrease in Vit B12
PUD: PPIs DDI
- Inhibition or induction of CYP enzymes: Omeprazole highest risk vs Lansoprazole/ rabeprazole minimal, Rifampin & St. John’s wort decreased omeprazole level
- Decreased F of ketoconazole, ampicillin, iron, digoxin, atazanavir
- May increase risk of digoxin-associated cardiotoxicity secondary to hypomagnesemia
- Sucralfate delays absorption & decreases F
PUD: H2RA treatment dose
- Equally effective given BID or QD at bedtime
- Bedtime dose can be added to PPI to maximize control of nocturnal acid secretion
PUD: H2RA AEs
Cimetidine > famotidine or nizatidine
- CNS: fever (inhibition of H2 in the hypothalamus)
- Ocular: exacerbation of chronic glaucoma pain/blurred vision
- CV (rapid IV): HoTN, sinus bradycardia, AV block only Cimetidine
- Nosocomial pneumonia
- CAP: most common during first 30 days of use
- Mild bilateral gynecomastia cimetidine
PUD: H2RA DDI
- Cimetidine: inhibition of hepatic CYP enzymes (nizatidine & famotidine do not), decreased hepatic BF, additive myelosuppression, decr oral F of Al/Mg antacids
- All H2RAs: Decr oral F of ketoconazole & renal tubular secretion
PUD: Misoprostol AEs
- GI: dose-related diarrhea
- Genitourinary: menstrual irregularities, postmenopausal vaginal bleeding, spontaneous abortion
- C/I in pregnancy
PUD: Sucralfate DDI
- Decr oral F of cimetidine, digoxin, ketoconazole, phenytoin, ranitidine, tetracycline, theophylline, warfarin, ciprofloxacin, norfloxacin
- Antacids, H2RAs, PPIs can decrease the activation of sucralfate
- Take sucralfate first then take antacids, H2RAs, PPIs at least 2 hrs later
PUD: indications for H. pylori testing
- Active or healed ulcer
- Low-grade gastric MALT lymphoma
- Hx of endoscopic resection of early-stage gastric cancer
- <60 yrs with uninvestigated dyspepsia and no alarm symptoms
- Chronic low-dose aspirin use
- Chronic NSAID use
- Unexplained Fe deficiency anemia
- Adults with immune thrombocytopenic purpura (ITP)
PUD: Who should NOT get tested for H. pylori?
Patients with GERD and NO ulcer hx should not be tested
PUD: what can cause false negative test results for H. pylori?
- Active Upper GI Bleeding (UGIB)
- Antibiotic or bismuth use within 4 weeks
- PPI use within 1-2 weeks
PUD: Non-invasive H. pylori testing
- Urea breath test (UBT)
- Stool antigen test (SAT)
- Serology
- ONLY test not affected by prior use of antibiotics, bismuth, or PPIs
PUD: Questions to ask before starting H. pylori testing
- Has the patient ever taken a macrolide for any reason?
- Is the patient allergic to PCN?
- What is the local resistance rate to Clarithromycin?
- US: resistance, so lower efficacy
PUD: H. pylori regimen
- Bismuth Quadruple indication & 4 classes of drugs
- PCN allergy, hx of Clarithromycin (macrolide) use
- 14 days
1. Bismuth subsalicylate QID with food, HS
2. Metronidazole QID with food, HS
3. Tetracycline QID with food, HS
4. PPI QD or BID empty stomach/ 30 min before meal
PUD: H. pylori regimen
- Clarithromycin Concomitant indication & 4 classes of drugs
- NO: PCN allergy, hx macrolide, macrolide resistance
- 14 days
1. Clarithromycin BID with food
2. Amoxicillin BID with food
3. Metronidazole BID with food
4. PPI BID empty stomach/ 30 min before meal
PUD: Initial management of dyspepsia
- Empiric PPI (4 wks) or H2RA (8 wks)
- Empiric antibiotic tx for HPI for 14 days
- Endoscopy first, then directed therapy: >= 50 yrs or any alarm symptom
Stimulatory prokinetic drug targets for GERD treatment
- ACh: M2/3 muscarinic receptor
- Motilin receptor
- Serotonin: 5HT4 receptor
Inhibitory prokinetic drug target for GERD treatment
Dopamine: D2 receptor
GERD: Prokinetic drugs works on what cell types?
Smooth muscle cell, dopaminergic neuron, cholinergic neuron
GERD: Which prokinetic drug has a dual actions (both agonist and antagonist)?
Metoclopramide
GERD: Bethanechol works as _____ by _____; its SEs are ____
- Muscarinic receptor agonist
- increasing force of contraction
SEs: - CV: HoTN, bradycardia
- Urinary: incr void pressure, decr capacity
- Exocrine glands: incr secretion
- Eye: pupil constriction
GERD: Metoclopramide works as _____; its PK profile is ____; and its SEs are ____
- D2 receptor antagonist & 5HT4 agonist
- Oral F, cross BBB
SEs: - Sedation
- Dystonic reactions
- Tardive dyskinesia
- Anxiety
- Gynecomastia/galactorrhea
GERD: Domperidone works as ____; its PK profile is ___; and its SEs are ____
- D2 receptor antagonist
- Low oral F, limited ability to cross BBB
SEs: - Headaches, gynecomastia/galactorrhea
GERD: Cisapride works as ____; and its SEs are ___
- 5HT4 agonist
SEs: - Serious CV: ventricular tachycardia/fibrillation, QT prolongation REMS
- 80 deaths, pulled from US market
GERD: Motilin works as ____; is secreted by ____; and stimulates gastric emptying by _____
- Motilin receptor (GPCR) agonist
- Endocrime M cells in small intestine
- Stimulating contraction of upper GI smooth muscle
GERD: Erythromycin works as ___; has ____ activity; used in ____ patients with _____ to improve gastric emptying time
- Motilin non-peptide agonist
- Antibacterial
- Diabetic; gastroparesis
GERD: Classic symptoms
heartburn and acid regurgitation
GERD: Atypical symptoms
Epigastric bloating/pain, early satiety, dyspepsia
GERD: Alarm symptoms
Dysphagia, chronic sore throat, bleeding or anemia, unexplained weight loss
GERD: Extraesophageal symptoms
Chronic cough, laryngitis, erosion of tooth enamel, asthma (association not clear)
GERD: 4 phenotypes
- Non-erosive reflux disease (NERD): more common in females, 30% less likely to respond to PPIs
- Erosive esophagitis (EE): more likely to be male, Caucasian, obese
- Eosinophilic esophagitis (EoE): allergic rxn to food or environmental allergen
- Barrett’s esophagus: predisposes to esophageal cancer
GERD: Causes
- Transient lower esophageal sphincter relaxations (TLESRs)
- Hiatal hernia: decreases LES contraction, traps gastric acid
- Decreased esophageal motility: delayed refluxate clearance
- Delayed gastric emptying: increased gastric volume
- Non-acid reflux (bile acid, gas)
- Reflux hypersensitivity; functional heartburn
GERD: Triggering factors
- Obesity
- Alcohol or tobacco use
- Fatty/spicy food, chocolate, mint, caffeine, carbonated beverage
- Drugs: anticholinergics, beta agonist, alpha antagonist, narcotics, oral contraceptives, xanthine derivative (caffeine), Ca channel blocker
GERD: First-line medical treatment
PPIs
GERD: Diagnosis & Treatment
- Classic presentation (heartburn, acid regurgitation, no alarm symptoms
Empiric trial of PPI for 8 wks
GERD: pregnancy treatment
Antacids, alginates (Gaviscon), sucralfate
GERD: Diagnosis & Treatment
- At least 1 alarm symptom or failed PPI trial
- Multiple biopsies to rule out EoE
- Endoscopy (+) for EE or Barrett’s esophagus: PPI therapy with long-term maintenance tx (follow-up endoscopy to confirm healing)
- Endoscopy normal: High-resolution esophageal manometry, 24hr-pH or impedance-pH monitoring
GERD: Lifestyle modifications
- Weight loss
- No food/snacks within 3 hrs of bedtime
- Avoid trigger foods, smoking, alcohol
- Elevate head of bed for nighttime symptoms
GERD: PPI counseling points
- Swallow capsule whole (do not chew/crush)
- If difficulty swallowing, open capsule and mix the contents with applesauce or juice (except grapefruit)
- Take all your med for 4 -8 wks, even if you feel better
- AEs: stomach pain, diarrhea, constipation, headache
GERD: H2RA dose, when to refer pt to PCP
- Start with 8 - 12 wks of BID
- Reassess at 2- 8 wks: titrate, add prokinetic, or change to PPI if indicated (better when used in combo of H2RA+prokinetic than alone, less effective than PPI)
- CanNOT be dosed qhs as monotherapy to treat GERD
- Can be added to PPI for nighttime acid suppression
- If no improvement for >2 wks, refer to PCP
GERD: Gaviscon MoA, indication, administration
- Alginate reacts with bicarbonate in saliva to form a “raft” that floats on gastric contents
- May be used prn for short-term relief
- Must take each dose with full glass of water, then avoid recumbency for at least 1 hr
GERD: Prokinetic agents indication, examples
- Limited use due to frequent AEs
- Only indicated for pts with gastroparesis (decr gastric motility)
- Agents: metoclopramide, bethanechol, cisapride
GERD: Metoclopramide
- MoA, AEs
- MoA: Dopamine antagonist, serotonin agonist
- AEs: CNS (most common), extrapyramidal rxn, tardive dyskinesia, neuroleptic malignant syndrome, Parkinsonian, GI, hematologic, genitourinary
GERD: Bethanechol
- MoA, AEs
- MoA: Cholinergic agonist
- AEs: ‘uncoordinated GI contractions’ (abdominal cramps, flushing, sweating, lacrimation, salivation, headache), bronchial constriction with asthma
GERD: Cisapride
- MoA, AEs, and DDI
- MoA: 5HT4 agonist
- Only available through REMS - AEs: GI (most common), CV (ventricular tachy, V fib, torsades de pointes, QT prolongation)
- DDI: CYP3A4 inhibitor, grapefruit juice, hx heart disease or electrolyte disorder
GERD: surgical management
- Best candidates, AEs, long-term follow up
- Best candidate: asymptomatic on PPI, positive symptom index on pH monitoring, normal esophageal motility
- AEs: dysphagia, gas bloating (cannot belch)
- Restart PPIs, 2nd surgery
- Does not reduce cancer risk in pts with Barrett’s esophagus
What does ABCD stand for in nutritional assessment (NA)?
- Anthropometrics
- Biochemistry labs
- Clinical assessment
- Dietary assessment
NA: A: How do you measure body weight?
ABW, IBW, UBW, BMI
NA: A: How do you calculate UBW
1. Change in weight over time
2. Recent weight change
- ABW/UBW*100=%UBW
- (UBW - ABW) / UBW*100=% weight loss
NA: B: Albumin is used for _____ due to ____ half life. Its serum level ____ quickly following physiological stress; therefore, albumin is a ___ acute phase reactant.
Chronic trends; longer; decreases; negative
NA: B: Transferrin is affected by ___ stores. Low level of transferrin is due to ____ or ____. Its serum level ____ quickly following physiological stress; therefore, albumin is a ___ acute phase reactant.
Iron; poor liver production or excessive loss through the kidneys; increases; positive
NA: B: Prealbumin is used for _____ due to ____ half life. It has acute effects of _____. Its serum level ____ quickly following physiological stress; therefore, albumin is a ___ acute phase reactant.
Short term assessment; shorter; nutrition support; decreases; negative
NA: B: Serum proteins are prognostic indicators and reflect inflammation. T/F
T
NA: B: Serum proteins do NOT… (5)
- Reflect body stores of protein
- Define malnutrition
- Measure response to nutrition intervention
- Assess nutritional satus
- Indicate how much protein to give
NA: Deficiency of thiamine (B1) leads to…
Wernicke’s encephalopathy, lactic acidosis, Korsakoff’s psychosis, peripheral neuropathy
NA: Deficiency of Pyridoxine (B6) leads to…
Distal limb numbness or paresthesia, microcytic anemia
NA: Deficiency of Folic acid leads to… & other comments
- Macrocytic anemia
- Decrease with increased cellular/tissue turnover (pregnancy, malignancy, hemolytic anemia)
NA: Deficiency of Cyanocobalamin (B12) leads to… & other comments
- Pernicious anemia, peripheral neuropathy
- Decreased absorption in the elderly, long-term gastric acid suppression
NA: Deficiency of Ascorbic acid (C) leads to… Excess intake of Vitamin C leads to…
- Scurvy
- Kidney stones, excess iron absorption
NA: Excess intake of Vitamin A leads to…
- Liver toxicity
- Vit A is teratogenic
NA: Deficiency of Vitamin D leads to…
Rickets, osteomalacia, osteoporosis, hypocalcemia
NA: Deficiency of Vitamin K leads to… & ____ can be affected
- Bleeding
- Anticoagulant therapy
NA: Deficiency of Chromium leads to…
Impaired glucose/protein utilization
NA: Excess intake of Copper leads to…
Wilson’s disease
NA: Deficiency of Iodine leads to ___ & Excess intake leads to ___
- Hypothyroid goiter
- Thyrotoxicosis
NA: Deficiency of Iron leads to…
Microcytic, hypochromic anemia, fatigue weakness, pallor
NA: Deficiency of Zinc leads to…
Impaired wound healing, dermatitis, altered taste
NA: drug-nutrient interaction; antibiotics
Vitamin K deficiency
NA: drug-nutrient interaction; Cholestyramine, colestipol
Vitamins ADEK & beta-carotene malabsorption
NA: drug-nutrient interaction; H2RAs/PPIs
Vitamin B12 malabsorption
NA: drug-nutrient interaction; Isoniazid
Vitamin B6 deficiency
NA: drug-nutrient interaction; warfarin
Vitamin K inhibits effect
NA: what are 3 ways to measure energy expenditure?
- Population estimates
- Harris-Benedict equation
- Indirect calorimetry
NA: Population based estimate of illness, metabolic stress (BMI <30 kg/m^2)
25 to 30 kcal ABW/kg/day
NA: What do you have to keep in mind when using the Harris-Benedict equation?
Results must be modified by a factor that adjusts for the patient’s clinical condition
NA: Indirect calorimetry measures _____ and is used to measure ____ & also determines ____
O2 consumed and CO2 produced; resting expenditure; Respiratory Quotient (RQ)
- Most accurate
NA: Respiratory Quotient (RQ) is used to determine if the patient is ____
Overfed ( Value >1)
NA: Nitrogen balance is a clinical assessment of ____
Protein intake
NA: What is Holliday-Segar method?
- Estimates fluid needs
- First 10 kg: 100 mL/kg (4mL/kg/hr)
- Second 10 kg: 50 mL/kg (2mL/kg/hr)
- Each additional kg: 20 mL/kg (1mL/kg/hr)
NA: Complications of refeeding syndrome
- Introducing glucose leads to thiamine deficiency
- Introducing insulin leads to intracellular electrolyte shift: hypokalemia, -phosphotemia, -magnesemia
NA: Ways to prevent refeeding syndrome
- Provide <50% of goal calories in first 24 hrs
- Slowly titrate to goal over 4-7 days
- Replete vitamins and trace element deficiencies (thiamine)
- Hold feedings if significant hypophosphatemia, -kalemia, -magnesemia
EN: Absolute C/I
Mechanical intestinal obstructions, necrotizing enterocolitis
EN: Relative C/I
GI surgery, severe pancreatitis, short bowel syndrome, severe inflammatory bowel disease, intractable diarrhea, hemodynamic instability,GI bleeding, obstruction/ileus
EN: Absence of bowel sounds is or is not a contraindication to enteral feeding
is not
EN: Nonsurgical routes of administration
- Nasogastric, orogastric
- Nasoduodenal, nasojejunal
EN: Surgical routes of administration
- Gastrostomy, percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy (PEG)
- Jejunostomy
EN: Advantages and disadvantages of stomach feeding
- (+): large reservoir capacity, high osmotic load, larger tubes, easier to place/replace
- (-): increased aspiration risk
EN: Advantages and disadvantages of small intestine feeding
- (+): decreased aspiration risk
- (-): small reservoir capacity, can’t tolerate high osmotic load, more difficult to place/replace tubes
EN: Indications of nasogastric, orogastric insertion & aspiration risk
- Short-term, normal gastric emptying
- High
EN: Indications of nasoduodenal, nasojejunal insertion & aspiration risk
- Short-term, impaired gastric emptying, increased risk of aspiration
- Low
EN: Indications of gastrostomy, PEG insertion & aspiration risk
- Long-term, normal gastric emptying
- High
EN: Indications of jejunostomy insertion & aspiration risk
- Long-term, normal gastric emptying, increased risk of aspiration
- Low
EN: Continuous administration method
- Most common
- Preferred in critically-ill
- Less abdominal distention, V/D, aspiration
- Small intestine feeding
EN: Cyclic administration method
- EN held during the day, administered at night
- Decreased time receiving EN
- Increased mobility
EN: Cyclic- bolus
- Most common in long-term care setting
- 240-500 mL of formula administered over 5-10 mins Q 4-6 H
- Often well-tolerated, but may result in cramping, N/V/D, aspiration
EN: Cyclic- intermittent
- Used if intolerant to bolus
- Give same volume (240-500 mL) over 20-60 mins
EN: Carbohydrate provides ___% of the total calories. Most common CHO source is ___; where as ___ is not generally a CHO source
40-90%; maltodextrin; lactose
EN: Protein provides ___% of total calories. Standard protein content contains up to ___%
4-32%; 15%
EN: Lipids provide ____% of total calories. Polymeric formulas contain ____% fat
1.5-55%; 30-40%
EN: Standard formulas of fluids are ____% of _____
80-85%; free water
EN: high protein formula is indicated for patients ___
requiring >1.5 g/kg/day
EN: high caloric density is indicated for patients ___
with fluid/electrolytes restriction
EN: elemental formula is indicated for ___ bc it contains ____
- Malabsorptive disorders, low fat requirements
- Low fat, high % free AA
EN: peptide-based formula contains ___ and may be of benefit in ____
- Dipeptides/tripeptides
- Malabsorption
EN: Renal formula is high ____, varying ____, and low ____. It is indicated for ___
- Caloric density; protein; electrolyte
- Dialysis pts
EN: Hepatic formula contains high ____ and low ______. Only indicated in ______
- Branched chain; aromatic AA
- Refractory hepatic encephalopathy
EN: Diabetic formula contains high ___ and low ___
fat; CHO
EN: Pulmonary formula contains high ___, low ____. Indicated for ____
- Fat, CHO
- Acute Respiratory Distress
EN: Trauma and Burn formula contains ____, ____ (building blocks for proteins), _____ &/or ____
- Glutamine, arginine, nucleotides
- omega-3 FA
EN: Initiation and advancement
- Critically ill vs refeeding syndrome
- Initiate at 20-50 mL/hr and titrate up by 10-25 mL/hr Q 4-8 H based on tolerance
- Critically ill: titrate to goal in 48-72 hrs (ASAP)
- Refeeding syndrome: titrate to goal over 3-4 days or slower
EN: How to prevent aspiration pneumonia
- X bolus
- Start low, go slow
- X lay flat, head 30 degrees up
- Mouth hygiene
- if intolerance to stomach feeds, change to small intestine feeds
EN: What is widely used as indicator of intolerance/risk of aspiration?
Gastric residuals
- Hold EN for >500mL residuals
- Commonly checked Q 4-8 hrs
- Monitor trend in residuals rather than a single point in time
EN: Medications with special considerations
- Phenytoin: hold feeds 1-2 hrs before/after
- Fluroquinolones/ Tetracyclines: hold feeds 1 hr before/after
PN: Nutritional screening in peds
- Head circumference (measured <3 yrs)
- Length (<2 yrs), Height (>= 2 yrs)
PN: Indications for peds
- Prematurity
- Severe GI impairment
- Feeding intolerance
- Hypermetabolism, inadequate intake
- Anticipated prolonged starvation (5-7 days in older peds, 24 hrs in neonates)
PN: Peripheral indications, +/- in peds
- Indications: bridge while waiting for central catheter to be placed, partial nutritional supplementation
- (+): easier, quicker
- (-): max osmolarity 900-1000 mOsm/L, limited amount of dextrose (<12.5%), limited amount of micronutrients (Ca)
PN: Central IV access indication, +/- in peds
- Indication: preferred route of administration
- (+): maximize nutrition, no limit on osmolarity (dextrose >12.5%, calcium)
- (-): technical challenges, complications in peds
PN: What is 2-in-1 system? Preferred in ____, caution
- CHO, protein, micronutrients, multivitamins, trace elements in one bag
- Lipids in separate bag
- Preferred in peds
- Avoid antimicrobial growth
PN: What is 3-in-1 system? Advantage? Disadvantage?
- All ingredients combined into one bag
- (+): Less risk of contamination and bacterial growth
- (-): Formulation more sensitive to destabilization with certain electrolyte [ ] & low dextrose/AA, incompatible meds
PN: What is CHO caloric value?
3.4 kcal/g
PN: What is GIR?
Glucose Infusion Rate
- Standard procedure to calculate amount of dextrose in all infants
- Determine how quickly the pt receives dextrose
PN: Protein: primary form, use ____ as tolerance indicator, titration, ___ should be added separately to protein
- AA
- Blood urea nitrogen (BUN)
- Not needed; begin at goal on day 1 of therapy
- Cysteine
PN: Protein caloric value
4 kcal/g
PN: Role of Cysteine and its dose in peds
- Decrease pH, increase calcium & phosphorus solubility
- 40 mg for each g of AA
PN: Lipids: primary form, requirement to prevent FFA deficiency, titration, monitoring
- 20% fat emulsion
- 0.5 to 1 g/kg/day
- Start low and titrate daily as tolerated
- Monitor TG and decrease lipids of TG > 250
PN: Lipids account for ___% of total calories
20-50%
PN: Lipids caloric value in peds (20% fat emulsion)
10 kcal/g
PN: Factors affecting Calcium-Phosphate solubility
- Calcium salt used, pH of final solution, temperature, order of mixing
- Gluconate > Chloride
- Lower pH increases solubility = why cysteine added!
- Lower temp increases solubility
- Phosphorus, then Calcium to minimize precipitation
PN: Why is Zinc important in pediatrics?
- Required for maintenance of normal cell growth
- Increased requirements: renal failure, high volume stool loss, fistula/stoma output, premature infants
PN: Why is Copper important in pediatrics?
- Hypochromic anemia
- Increased requirements: jejunostomy, external biliary drainage
- Decrease by half: cholestasis or liver function impairment
PN: Why is Manganese important in peds?
- Component of several enzymes
- Decreased/Withhold: cholestasis or liver function impairment
PN: Why are Selenium and chromium important in peds?
Antioxidant defense in the neonate
PN: Adult indications
- Requiring total bowel rest = nonfunctioning GI tract
- NPO >= 7 days
- Appropriate venous access
PN: Adult indications
- Nonfunctioning GI tract examples
Major burns/trauma, short bowel syndrome, post-GI surgery, severe inflammatory disease of the bowel, intractable diarrhea, high vasopressor requirements, obstruction/ileus, GI bleed, severe pancreatitis
PN: Protein accounts for ___% of total calories in adults. This is equal to ____ g/kg/day.
- 10-30%
- 0.8-2 g/kg/day
PN: Lipids accounts for ____% of total calories in adults and provides at least ____% of total calories to prevent essential FA deficiency
- 20-30%
- 4-10%
PN: Lipids 10% contains ___ kcal/mL, 20% contains ___ kcal/mL, and 30% contains ___ kcal/mL
- 1.1 kcal/mL
- 2
- 3
PN: CHO accounts for ___% of total calories in adults
45-65%
PN: Trace elements that are excreted via liver vs renally
- Liver: Copper, Manganese
- Renal: Chromium, Selenium
PN: Continuous administration in adults
- How and for whom
- How: over 24 hrs
- For: inpatients, unstable fluid balance or glucose control
PN: Cyclic administration for adults
- How and for whom
- How: over 12-18 hrs
- For: home administration, cholelithiasis, hunger/enteral feeding
PN: IV compatibility
- Meds that CAN be added to TPN
Regular insulin (ONLY), H2RAs, morphine, heparin
PN: IV compatibility
- Meds to AVOID
Acyclovir, amphotericin B, minocycline, phenytoin
PN: IV catheter issues
- Phlebitis
- Thrombosis (clot)
- Pneumothorax (more common in central due to accidental puncture of the lung)
- Infiltration (non-irritating fluid)/Extravasation (Vesicant or irritating fluid)
- Arrythmias
PN: Metabolic complications
- Hyperglycemia/ Hypoglycemia
- Electrolyte abnormalities
- HyperTG/ Pancreatitis
- Essential FA Deficiency (EFAD) - rare
- Re-feeding syndrome
PN: macronutrient changes in RF
- CHO, Pre-albumin, Lipids, Protein
- CHO: hyperglycemia, peripheral insulin resistance, impaired metabolism
- Pre-albumin: excreted renally; falsely elevated in ARF & CKD
- Lipids: Decreased catabolism of TG, increased TG synthesis from FFA
- Protein: significant protein catabolism and urea accumulation, removed by dialysis
PN: Fluid, electrolyte, acid-base alterations in RF
- Metabolic acidosis
- Hyperkalemia/ -phosphatemia/ -magnesemia
- Oliguric ARF (x urine): impaired excretion of sodium and water
- Non-oliguric ARF: considerable sodium loss in urine
PN: Trace elements and vitamins alteration in RF
- Accumulation of Zinc, chromium
- Reduction of Selenium concentrations
- Vitamin D deficiency
- Elevated vitamin A
PN: nutrition plan for ARF
- Initiate standard recommendations
- Consider specialty formulations if electrolyte abnormalities
- Adjustments for HD or Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy (CRRT)
PN: nutrition plan for CRF
- Fluid and electrolyte restriction
- Protein restriction (0.6-0.75 g/kg/day)
- Protein calorie malnutrition common
- Requirements change with renal replacement therapy
PN: CHO and lipids alterations in Hepatic Failure (HeF)
- CHO: insulin resistance common, decreased hepatic/muscle glycogen, hypoglycemia
- Lipids: Increased lipolysis, increased risk for essential FA deficiency, fat malabsorption
PN: Protein alterations in HeF
- AAA vs BCAA
- Plasma [ ] of Aromatic AA (AAA), methionine, glutamine increase in cirrhosis -> AAA may cross BBB –> hepatic encephalopathy
- Plasma [ ] of Branched chain AA (BCAA) often depressed
PN: Fluid and electrolyte alterations in HeF
- Ascites and peripheral edema common in severe cirrhosis
- Hyponatremia: excess total body sodium and total body water
- Hypokalemia/ -magnesemia/ -phosphophatemia
PN: Vitamins and trace elements alterations in HeF
- Poor intake and malabsorption
- Increased needs of ADEK, folic acid, thiamine, zinc, selenium
- Decreased need for Copper & Manganese due to bile excretion
PN: Considerations in HeF
- Meds, use of BW for calculation
- Meds with electrolyte effects = Spironolactone, furosemide
- Meds which induce diarrhea = Lactulose
- Use dry or lean BW
PN: CHO alterations in Pulmonary Failure (PF)
- RQ, risk for hyperglycemia is increased by use of ______
- Glucose-based nutrition can contribute to elevated PCO2
- CHO RQ = 1 (highest) > protein > fat
- Concomitant steroids
PN: Fluids, electrolytes, vitamins alterations in PF
- Pulm edema decreases oxygenation
- Hypokalemia: albuterol, diuretics
- Hypophosphatemia
- Chronic steroid users: Ca/Vit D supplementation
PN: Considerations for PF
- avoid ___, formula
- Strict avoidance of overfeeding to avoid CO2 -> worsen respiratory acidosis
- Higher lipid, lower CHO formulas
PN: Metabolic response to stress in critically ill patients (CIP)
Activation of immune system
- Increased inflammatory mediators and cytokines
- Increased production of counter-regulatory hormones
PN: Nutritional alterations in CIP
- Hyper-metabolism (burn pts)
- Hyperglycemia due to insulin resistance
- Accelerated lipolysis
- Loss of muscle mass and protein degradation in vital organs
- Cytokine release -> reprioritize protein synthesis
- Significant fluid and electrolyte disturbances
PN: Specialty nutrition products for CIP
- Use high protein, high calorie formulas
- Immune enhancing: contain glutamine, arginine, omega 3 FA, anti-oxidents
IBD: Crohn’s Disease location and symptoms
- L: transmural, any part of the GI tract, often near ileocecal valve, discontinuous
- S: watery diarrhea
IBD: Ulcerative colitis location & symptoms
- L: mucosal, distal rectum, colon, continuous
- S: bloody diarrhea
IBD: TH1 cell is more involved in CD/UC. TH2 cell is more involved in CD/UC
- TH1: CD
- TH2: UC
IBD: Aminosalicylates MoA
- Metabolized in the distal gut, Azo bond links to bacterial
- 5-aminosalicylate (5-ASA) = responsible for anti-inflammation
- Exact MoA UKN, but not due to COX inhibition
IBD: Aminosalicylates metabolism and C/I
- Sulfasalazine metabolized to 5-ASA and sulfapyridine
- Sulfa allergy
IBD: Corticosteroids MoA and indicated population
- MoA: anti-inflammation
- Moderate to severe
IBD: Immuno-modulators MoA and indicated population
- MoA: inhibit DNA replication
- Severe who are steroid-resistance or -dependent
- Methotrexate only in CD
IBD: Immuno-modulators examples
- Purine analog: 6-mercaptopurine, azathiopurine (prodrug)
- Folate acid analog: methotrexate
IBD: Biologics 3 classes
- TNFa inhibition
- Interleukin inhibition
- A4 Integrin inhibition, Janus kKinase inhibitor
IBD: TNFa inhibitor agents examples
Infliximab, adalimumab, certolizumab pegol
IBD: Interleukin inhibitor agent
Ustekinumab
IBD: A4 Integrin inhibitor agent
Vedolizumab
IBD: Classic presentation of UC
Bloody diarrhea, tenesmus, rectal urgency
IBD: Low risk of UC
Proctitis or left-sided, mild disease based on colonoscopy
IBD: High risk of UC
Extensive, <40 yrs, deep ulceration based on colonoscopy, high ESR/CRP, steroid dependence, hx of hospitalization, C. diff/CMV infection
IBD: Classic presentation of CD
Watery diarrhea, persistent RLQ pain, low grade fever
IBD: CD severity criteria
- Remission
- <150
IBD: CD severity criteria
- Mildly active
150-219
IBD: CD severity criteria
- Moderately active
220-450
IBD: CD severity criteria
- Severe-Fulminant
> 450
IBD: Low risk of CD
No/mild symptoms, normal/minimal elevation in CRP/fecal calprotectin levels, >30 yrs, limited distribution of bowel inflammation, superficial/no ulceration on colonoscopy, lack of perianal complications, no prior intestinal resections, no strictures/fistulas
IBD: Moderate-High risk of CD
<30 yrs, smoking, elevated CRP/fecal calprotectin levels, deep ulcers on colonoscopy, long segments of small/large bowel involvement, perianal disease, extra-intestinal manifestations, hx of bowel resection surgery
IBD: Rectal 5-ASA (Mesalamine) AE
Leakage (enema), localized bloating/burning pain
IBD: Rectal 5-ASA examples
Rowasa enema, Canasa suppository
IBD: Oral 5-ASA use and AEs
- Use: must deliver directly to small/large intestine, slower to induce remission, more AE than rectal
- AE: diarrhea
IBD: Oral 5-ASA examples
- Azo-bonded prodrugs: olsalazine (2 azo-bonded molecules), balsalazide (inert carrier 1 azo bond molecule)
- Delayed-release 5-ASA: Asacol enteric-coated tablets targets terminal ileum, colon, Pentasa soft gel capsules target duodenum, jejunum, ileum, colon, Lialda enteric coated, double matrix targets terminal ileum, colon
IBD: Sulfasalazine MoA
- 5-ASA azo-bonded sulfapyridine
- Sulfapyridine absorbed systemically once 5-ASA is released
IBD: Sulfasalazine AEs
Non dose related: rash, fibrosing alveolitis, hepatitis, hemolytic anemia, decreased sperm count/motility, bone marrow suppression
- d/c drug
IBD: Sulfasalazine DI
Antibiotics, decreased absorption of folic acid or ferrous sulfate, displacement of high protein-bound drugs
IBD: Corticosteroids AEs
Fluid retention, glucose intolerance, moon face, acne, hair growth, hyperlipidemia, cataracts, osteoporosis, avascular necrosis, muscle pain/weakness, increased risk of infection, adrenal suppression
IBD: corticosteroid preferred agent
Budesonide
IBD: Corticosteroids are effective at ___ remission but not for ____ remission
Inducing; maintaining
IBD: Corticosteroid dosing
Oral and Rectal both no more than 8 weeks total
IBD: Immunomodulators usage (2)
- Steroid-sparing (can maintain remission during corticosteroid wean in steroid-dependent pts): Require 3-6 months of chronic dosing to become effective
- Decrease antibody formation to anti-TNFa agents (infliximab)
IBD: Azathioprine, 6-mercaptopurine AEs
- Non dose related: pancreatitis, rash, arthralgias, N/V
- Dose related: BM suppression, increased infection risk, hepatitis
- Increased cancer risk
IBD: Thipourine S-methyltransferase (TPMT) testing is recommended in which patients?
All pts prior to starting tx with azathioprine or 6-MP
IBD: Methotrexate works ___ and has ___ cancer risk than azathioprine or 6-MP, but may ___
Faster; lower; lose efficacy over time
IBD: Methotrexate AEs
Hypersensitivity, leukopenia, hepatic fibrosis
IBD: anti-TNFa BBW
- Increased risk/delayed diagnosis of TB, invasive fungal infections, sepsis, cancer (non-Hodgkin’s lymphomas)
- Lupus-like syndrome
- New onset or exacerbation of demyelinating CNS disease/CHF
- Reactivation of chronic Hep B
IBD: Infliximab is what kind of mAb? Administration?
- Chimeric mAb
- IV
IBD: Infliximab AEs
- Acute/delayed infusion rxn
- Rare: BM suppression, severe liver toxicity
IBD: Certolizumab pegol is what kind of mAb? Administration?
- Pegylated humanized mAb
- SQ
IBD: Certolizumab pegol AEs
- Overall well-tolerated
- Upper respiratory tract infection, acute bronchitis, nasopharyngitis, fever
IBD: Adalimumab (Humira) is what kind of mAb? Administration? AE?
- Human mAb
- SQ
- Infection
IBD: Golimumab is what kind of mAb? Administration?
- Human mAb
- SQ
IBD: Integrin inhibitor natalizumab MoA
Humanized mAb that targets the integrin a4 subunit of a4b7 integrin (gut) and a4b1 integrin (brain)
- Nonselective
IBD: Integrin inhibitor natalizumab indication
Moderately to severely active CD who have failed to respond or cannot tolerate first-line therapy
IBD: Integrin inhibitor natalizumab AEs
Progressive multifocal leukoencephalopathy (PML)
- Risk higher in JC virus sero+
- REMS program
IBD: Integrin inhibitor vedolizumab MoA
Humanized mAb that selectively targets a4b7 integrin (gut)
IBD: Integrin inhibitor vedolizumab AEs
No increased risk of PML & cancer
IBD: Ustekinumab (Stelara) MoA
- Human anti-IL12 & -23 mAb
- Inhibit NK cell activation and CD4 T cell activation/differentiation
IBD: Ustekinumab AEs
- Reactivation of latent TB
- Increased cancer risk
- Reversible posterior leukoencephalopathy syndrome
IBD: Risankizumab (Skyrizi) MoA & Indication
- Human selective anti-IL-23 mAb
- Inhibits NK cell activation and CD4 T cell activation/differentiation
- ONLY for moderate to severe CD (not for UC)
IBD: Selective Janus kinase inhibitors (JAKi) BBW
- Serious infections: TB, invasive fungal, opportunistic
- Lymphoma, malignant solid tumors
- Increased risk of CV death, MI, stroke, DVT, PE, arterial embolism with at least 1 RF
IBD: JAKi DI
CYP3A4 inhibitors/inducers
IBD: JAKi tofacitinib selectivity, indication
- More selective for JAK1/2/3
- Moderate to severe UC in adults who have failed at least 1 anti-TNFa
- NOT first line
IBD: JAKi upadacitinib selectivity, indication
- More selective for JAK1
- Moderate to severe CD in adults who have failed at least 1 anti-TNFa
IBD: Tx of low-risk, mild-moderately active UC
- Remission induction
- Rectal mesalamine daily QHS (suppositories for proctitis, enema for left-sided)
- No improvement (NI) at 2 wks: increase rectal mesalamine BID
- NI at 2 wks: add hydrocortisone suppositories QD and reduce mesalamine back to QHS
- NI at 2-4 wks: add oral mesalamine
- NI at 2-4 wks: add oral budesonide
IBD: Tx of low-risk, mild-moderately active UC
- Maintenance
Rectal mesalamine QHS
- If oral mesalamine was used, d/c rectal and continue oral mesalamine
IBD: Tx of high-risk, mild-moderately active UC
- Remission induction
- Oral mesalamine + Rectal mesalamine (Sulfasalazine for arthritis)
- NI at 2-4 wks: oral mesalamine + rectal corticosteroid QD
- NI at 2-4 wks: add budesonide
- NI at 2-4 wks: replace budesonide with oral prednisone
IBD: Tx of high-risk, mild-moderately active UC
- Maintenance
- If oral mesalamine: d/c rectal and continue oral mesalamine at same dose
- Steroid dependence: long-term maintenance with biologic
IBD: Tx of moderately to severely active UC
- Remission induction
Anti-TNFa mAb + Azathioprine
- Vedolizumab in elderly or cancer
- Ustekinumab if unresponsive to azathioprine
IBD: Tx of moderately to severely active UC
- Maintenance
- If anti-TNF + Aza: anti-TNF long-term
- Vedo/Usteki: continue
- JAKi: continue at the lowest effective dose
IBD: Tx of severe-fulminant UC
- Remission induction
- Severe: budesonide
- Fulminant: Methylprednisolone IV or hydrocortisone IV until stable then switch to oral
IBD: Tx of severe-fulminant UC
- Maintenance
- Severe: Azathioprine, 6-MP, or anti-TNF
- Fulminant: infliximab, vedolizumab, or oral cyclosporine + aza or 6-MP
IBD: Tx of mild CD with low risk
- Limited to ileum and proximal colon
- Remission induction: budesonide
- Maintenance: no replapse on budesonide taper- monitor, relapse on taper- restart budesonide + immunomodulator
IBD: Tx of mild CD with low risk
- Diffuse or distal colon
- Remission induction: Prednisone
- Maintenance: no relapse-monitor, relapse- restart budesonide + immunomodulator
IBD: Tx of moderate to severe CD with moderate-high risk
1. Perianal or intestinal fistula
2. No fistula
- Perianal or intestinal fistula: anti-TNF mAb + Azathioprine (Vedolizumab monotherapy in elderly or cancer)
- No fistula: anti-TNF + Azathioprine or Vedolizumab
IBD: Tx of hospitalized pts with severe to fulminant CD
IV methylprednisolone
IBD: Tx of perianal or fistulizing CD
- Anti-TNF (infliximab)
- Metronidazole