VERIFIED QUESTIONS AND ACCURATE
ANSWERS GRADED A+
⩥ Indications for Magnesium.
Answer: Alcoholism, parenteral nutrition, longterm diuretic use,
longterm protonic use, anticonvulsants, delaying uterine contractions,
cardiac dysrhythmias, and constipation.
⩥ Most common use for Magnesium.
Answer: Delaying uterine contractions during pregnancy.
⩥ Phosphorous.
Answer: Needed for generation of bony tissue, functions in the
metabolism of GLUCOSE and LIPID, maintenance of acid-base
balance, has an INVERSE relationship to calcium.
⩥ Indications for Phosphorous.
Answer: Malabsorption, sever N/V/D, hyperthyroidism, hepatic disease,
and long term antacid use.
⩥ Zinc.
,Answer: Helps enzymes function, helps wounds heal, aids work of the
immune system, promotes normal growth.
⩥ Indications for Zinc.
Answer: Tissue growth repair, and wound healing.
⩥ Iron.
Answer: Needed to carry oxygen and tissue respiration, helps with skin
and nail disorders. Absorption is INCREASED with Vitamin C, and
DECREASED with antacids.
⩥ Symptoms of Iron Toxicity.
Answer: Neurologic disorders, coma, seizure, and shock.
⩥ Iron supplements should be taken with _________________..
Answer: Orange Juice
⩥ Elemental Formulations for Enteral Nutrition.
Answer: Contain peptides and amino acids, have lots of GI side-effects
(EX: Vivonex Plus)
⩥ Polymeric Formulations for Enteral Nutrition.
, Answer: Contains proteins, carbohydrates, and fats. Is the most common
formula, has less side effects (EX: Ensure)
⩥ Modular Formations for Enteral Nutrition.
Answer: Contain only carbohydrates or only fat or only protein. Used
when needing added calories along with other enteral nutrition.
⩥ Nasogastric Enteral Feeding.
Answer: Tube is inserted through the nose into the stomach.
⩥ Dangers of Nasogastric Enteral Feeding.
Answer: The tube can accidentally be placed in the patient's lung, and if
patient is lying flat it can cause leakage.
⩥ Peripheral Parenteral Nutrition (PPN).
Answer: Prescribed for patients who require nutrient supplementation
through a peripheral vein (hands, arms, veins in extremities) because
they have an inadequate intake of oral feedings.
⩥ Indications for Parenteral Nutrition (PPN).
Answer: Procedure restricted oral intake, anorexia related to cancer
treatments, GI Disorders prevent oral intake, NPO greater than 5 days.
⩥ Central Total Parenteral Nutrition (TPN).