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Nutrition Flashcards

1
Q

What tool is used to screen for malnutirition?

A

MUST

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What is the definition of malnutrition

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Unintentional weight loss greater than 10% within the last 3-6 months is diagnostic of malnutrition

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What is scurvy?

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Vitamin C deficiency, leading to defective synthesis of collagen resulting in capillary fragility (bleeding tendency) and poor wound healing

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How does vitamin C deficiency present?

A

Gingivitis, loose teeth

Poor wound healing

Easy bruising

Bleeding from gums, haematuria, epistaxis

General malaise

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What is pellagra?

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Vitamin B3 deficiency

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How does vitamin B3 deficiency present?

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Dermatitis

Diarrhoea

Dementia

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Where are the main nutrients absorbed?

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Dude I Just Fell Ill Bro

Duodenum, iron

Jejunum, folate

Ileum, B12

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How should TPN be administered?

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Via central/subclavian vein as it is strongly phlebitic

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