nutrition/fluids Flashcards
What is the other name for vitamin E?
Tocopherol
What is the other name for vitamin K?
Phylloquinone
What is the other name for vitamin b1?
Thiamine
What is the other name for vitamin B2?
Riboflavin
What is the other name for vitamin B3?
Niacin
What is pantothenic acid?
Vitamin B5
What is pyridoxine ?
Vitamin B6
What is the vitamin name for folate?
Vitamin B9
What is another name for vitamin B12?
Cyanocobalamin
What is the formal name for vitamin C?
Ascorbic acid
What can intoxication of vitamin A cause?
Pseudo tumor cerebri
What is the most common cause of blindness in young children worldwide?
Vitamin A deficiency
What can retinol deficiency cause?
Xerophthalmia (dry eyes)
Nyctalopia (night blindness)
Complete blindness
What is the cause of beri beri?
B1 deficiency
What are the symptoms of beri beri?
Mental confusion Peripheral paralysis Muscle weakness Tachycardia Cardiomegaly
Who is at risk for riboflavin deficiency?
Premies on phototherapy
What are the 3 typically symptoms of vitamin B2 deficiency?
Anemia, angular stomatitis, seborrheic dermatitis
What can occur with niacin toxicity?
Vasodilation
What are the symptoms of vitamin B3 deficiency?
Dermatitis, diarrhea and dementia = pellagra
What symptom is associated with vitamin b6 toxicity?
Neuropathy
What are symptoms of vitamins b6 deficiency?
Swelling if tongue and rash
What are symptoms of vitamin b9 deficiency?
Larger tongue and macrocytic anemia
What is one symptom of vitamin B9 toxicity?
Irritability
What are symptoms of vitamin b12 deficiency ?
Macrocytic anemia
What symptoms occur with vitamin c deficiency?
Leg tenderness
Poor wound healing
Bleeding gums
What type of crisis can be triggered by calcium toxicity?
Hemolytic crisis in a patient with G6PD deficiency
What are symptoms of vitamin E deficiency in premies?
Hemolytic anemia
What are symptoms of vitamin E deficiency?
Neuropathy
Muscle weakness
Peripheral edema
Thromocytosis
What are the vitamin K dependent factors?
2,7,9 and 10
What increases risk of hemorrhagic disease in a newborn?
Vitamin k not given
Breast feeding
What treatment is appropriate in a patient with hemorrhagic disease of the newborn if bleeding actively?
Vitamin K + FFP
What is the physiological effect of vitamin D toxicity?
Mobilization of calcium and phosphorus from bones and deposition into soft tissue
How is vitamin d toxicity managed?
Hydration
Corrections of Na and K depletion
LASIX
What metabolic disturbances occur Due to excessive vitamin D?
Hypercalcemia
Hyperphosphatemia
What are some symptoms of vitamin D toxicity?
Polyuria Poly displays Elevated BUN Kidney stones Renal failure
What is the other name for ergocalciferol?
Vitamin D2
What is the other name for cholecalciferol ?
Vitamin D3
What is the other name for activated calcitriol?
1,25 hydroxycalciferol
What are the lab findings used to diagnose rickets?
Low 25OH vitamin D
High PTH
Alkaline phosphatase elevated
Calcium and phosphorus may be normal
What are the findings in the physical exam of the head in a patient with rickets?
Craniotabes (delayed fontanel closure, skull thickening, frontal bossing, poor tooth enamel)
What occurs in the extremities secondary to rickets?
Wide physes of wrists and ankles
Femoral / tibial bowing
What occurs on the trunk in patients with rickets?
Pigeon chest, rachitic rosary
Other than lack of adequate sunlight, what could cause rickets?
Chronic liver disease causes decreased vitamin D absorption due to low bile salts
What is caused from zinc deficiency?
Acrodermatitis enteropathica
What is caused by copper deficiency?
Menkes kinky hair
Where is 25-OH vitamin D hydroxylated?
Liver
Where is 1,25 OH vitamin D hydroxylated?
Kidneys
How many kcal are required for a preterm and full term infant per day?
Both require 100-120kcal/kg/day
What is the appropriate protein requirement for a premature infant and term infant ?
3,5 g/kg per day (preterm)
2.5 g/kg per day (term)
What are 4 important components of renal solute load?
Sodium, potassium, chloride and phosphorus
What is an essential fatty acid?
Linoleic acid
What is the recommended concentration of iron in iron fortified formula?
12mg/L
When should iron supplementation occur?
4-6 months old
Also before 6 months in high risk (LBW, preterm)
What should you do for a child on iron supplements who develops constipation?
Add fruit juice to increase osmotic load - iron does NOT cause constipation
What is the definition of milk protein allergy?
IgE mediated response that can cause rash, vomiting and irritability
What is milk intolerance?
Non igE mediated response to milk to can cause rash or vomiting
What is the difference between lactose intolerance and milk protein allergy?
Lactose intolerance does not cause rash or vomiting
What is Fpies?
Food protein induced enterocolitis syndrome / non igE mediated protein intolerance
How does FPIES present?
Within first 3 months with heme positive stools
What is the treatment for FPIES?
Switch to protein hydrosylate formula or eliminate milk protein from mothers diet
What symptoms may be seen with deficiency of essential fatty acids?
Scaly dermatitis, alopecia and thrombocytopenia
How do you treat fatty acid deficiency?
IV lipids
What should you consider in an infant recently weaned from breast milk with facial dermatitis and thin hair?
Zinc deficiency
What might be the diagnosis in an infant with dry skin, poor wound healing perioral rash?
Zinc deficiency
How do newborns absorb fat?
They have decreased bile acids and can not absorb long chain triglycerides
In terms of total triglycerides, what is the difference between premie formula and breast milk?
Premie formula has 50% medium chain triglycerides and breast milk has 12% plus high linolenic acid
How does TPN affect bone demineralization ? What labs would be abnormal?
Inadequate phosphorus due to prolonged TPN >1 month (May have normal calcium and phosphorus levels but high alkaline phosphatase)
What is higher in colostrum than in mature breast milk?
Arachidonic acid DHA Zinc Protein ( immunoglobulins ) Enzymes to increase digestion Carotene
Which type of breast milk is highest in fat?
Hind milk ( end of feeding )
What essential vitamin is low in colostrum? Why is this important ?
Ergocalciferol ( increases risk for rickets)
What can happen to an infant placed on cows milk prior to age one? Why?
Hypocalcemia - cows milk has significantly high phosphorus which leads to low calcium
What 6 drugs are contraindications to breast feeding?
Metronidazole Diazepam Thyroid meds Chemotherapy Sulfonamides Tetracycline
What 4 medical conditions would be contraindicated for breast feeding?
Tb
Cmv
HIV
Errors of metabolism (in baby)
What are 4 conditions that ARE NOT contraindications to breast feeding?
Mastitis
Candidiasis
Contact dermatitis
Fibrocystic breast disease