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NUT SUPPORT IN PT MX Flashcards

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What are the key factors to consider for specialized nutrition support?

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Pre-existing nutritional statusdisease impact on intake

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What tools are used to evaluate nutritional status?

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Dietary history MUST

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What biochemical indicators reflect nutritional status?

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Albumin prealbumin

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When should specialized nutrition support be considered for adults?

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If the disease prevents food intake for more than 5-7 days.

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What are the daily energy requirements for adults?

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25-35 kcal/kg/day.

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What are the types of nutritional support?

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Oral nutrition enteral nutrition

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When is oral nutritional support appropriate?

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For patients with a functional GIT who can swallow effectively.

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What are the advantages of enteral nutrition?

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Utilizes the GIT less invasive

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9
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What are indications for enteral nutrition?

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Functional GIT neurological disorders

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What are contraindications for enteral nutrition?

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Facial trauma severe esophageal obstruction

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What are complications of enteral feeding?

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Aspiration GI bleeding

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What are the categories of enteral formulas?

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Standard semi-elemental/elemental

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13
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What are standard enteral feeding formulas?

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Composed of intact proteins isotonic

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What is parenteral nutrition?

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Intravenous administration of nutrients when the GIT cannot be used.

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15
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What are the routes of parenteral nutrition?

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Peripheral vein and central vein.

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What are common components of parenteral nutrition?

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Dextrose amino acids

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What are complications of parenteral nutrition?

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Catheter-related infections thrombosis

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What is refeeding syndrome?

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A metabolic complication during nutrition initiation in malnourished patients leading to electrolyte shifts and organ dysfunction.

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What are advantages of parenteral nutrition?

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Can be initiated early bypasses the GIT

20
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What dietary modifications should be made for patients on nutritional support?

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Avoid unnecessary supplements ensure adequate calorie and protein intake

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