Nutritional Supplements Flashcards
1
Q
Enteral formulation groups
Polymeric
A
most like real food
2
Q
Enteral formulation groups
Elemental
A
easy to digest
3
Q
Enteral formulation groups
Modular
A
- added to elemental + polymeric
- carbs
- fats
- proteins
4
Q
Enteral formulation groups
Glucerna
A
for impaired glucose tolerance
(diabetes management)
5
Q
Carbohydrates
Dextrose
A
- supplies carbs
- via peripheral parenteral (PPN) at 10%
- via central line (TPN) at 30%
- risk of phlebitis in larger concentrations
6
Q
Fats
IV fat emulsions
A
- supply fatty acids
- source of energy/calories
7
Q
Fats
Intralipid and Liposyn
A
lipid emulsions
(10%/20%/30%)
8
Q
Nursing Implications
total parenteral nutrition (TPN)
(pancreas)
A
- while on TPN, the pancreas provides more insulin (d/t lower glucose)
9
Q
Nursing Implications
TPN discontinuation
A
- rebound hypoglycemia (if abrupt)
- infuse glucose to help pancreas adjust
10
Q
Nursing Implications
Phenytoin
(with tube feedings)
A
- absorption of phenytoin may be inhibited during tube feedings
- this may cause seziures
- levels should be monitored
