Weightloss

Question 1

Define clinically important weight loss

Answer 1

loss of more than 5% of body weight over 6-12 months

Question 2

define cachexia

Answer 2

weightloss majorly due to muscle wasting

Question 3

Define sarcopenia

Answer 3

loss of muscle mass, strenght and performance

Question 4

T/F digoxin, theophyllin (PDE-inhibitor (bronchodilator)), antibiotics, SSRI can cause weight loss

Answer 4

T

Question 5

Which enteral nutrition can be used for less than 6 weeks

Answer 5

naso gastric, naso duodenal, naso jejunal tubes

Question 6

Which enteral nutrition can be used for more than 6 weeks

Answer 6

gastrostomy, jejunostomy

Question 7

T/F the duodeno-jejunal delivery methods have a lower risk of aspiration

Answer 7

T

Question 8

Indications for enteral nutrition

Answer 8

dysphagia
digestive fistuals of upper digestive tract
increased metabolic requirement
severe malnutrition linked to anorexia

Question 9

T/F peripheral parenteral nutrition is only with low osmolarity formalas; while central PN can use high osmolarity formulas

Answer 9

T

Question 10

a peripherally inserted central catheter PICC enters into which vein?

Answer 10

basilic vein in the arm