Total Parenteral Nutrition Pt 3

Question 1

The base of TPNs is compounded ____, which consists of the macronutrients (amino acids, dextrose, and the fat or lipid).

Answer 1

first

Question 2

Some TPNs will call for the lipid to be infused ____

Answer 2

separately

Question 3

Dextrose and ____ should not be directly combined; this is something to monitor as a pharmacy technician

Answer 3

fat

Question 4

Each micronutrient should be drawn up ____

Answer 4

individually

Question 5

potassium phosphate and calcium gluconate can ____ if they’re added too closely together

Answer 5

precipitate