Surgery Nutrition Flashcards
1
Q
Renal/non HD diet
A
low Na K restricted Phosphorus restricted Protein restricted (Dialysis diet has higher protein allowance)
2
Q
How to identify malnutrition
A
H/PE, labs not accurate
Malnutrition Universal Screening Tool
2+ = malnutrition
3
Q
Refeeding syndrome causes shifts in what elements?
A
K, Mg, Phos
4
Q
Wound healing/pressure ulcer diet
A
High protein
Vit C 500 mg
Zinc sulfate 220 mg 10 day course
5
Q
Pro-kinetic agents
A
Reglan and erythromycin
Reduce gastric residual volume
Decreased efficacy after 5-7 days
