Ch 15: PN Formulations Flashcards
1
Q
What electrolyte additives are major contributors to aluminum contamination of solutions?
ASPEN self assessment - PN
A
Calcium and phosphate salts
Particularly:
* calcium gluconate
* potassium phosphate
2
Q
Large volume components such as amino acids, dextrose, lipids and water, must contain less than 25 mcg/L.
ASPEN self assessment - PN
A
of aluminum
3
Q
Small volume additives require labeling of aluminum content
ASPEN self assessment - PN
A
at the time of expiry on the container label
4
Q
The osmolarity of 10% dextrose=
ASPEN self assessment - PN
A
500 mOsm/L
5
Q
The osmolarity of 3% amino acid=
A
300 mOsm/L
6
Q
Dextrose
A
- Most commonly used CHO energy substrate
- 3.4 kcal/g
- Acidic
7
Q
Glycerol
A
- Sugar alcohol
- 4.3 kcal/g
- Shown to be protein sparing and induce less insulin response vs dextrose
Product no longer available in the US
