nutrition and vitamins Flashcards
1
Q
name fat soluble vitamins
A
A D E K
2
Q
Name water soluble vitamins
A
b and c
3
Q
when are special diets given
A
if unable to digest phenylalanine ; restrict dietary protein
coeliac - avoid gluten
4
Q
what is IV/parenteral nutrition
A
amino acid, glucose, electrolytes, trace element and vitamins given via central or peripheral vein
5
Q
what is supplementary parenteral nutrition SPN
A
given in addition to enteral/oral feed
6
Q
what is TPN
A
total nutrition- sole source
7
Q
4 rules of TPN
A
1) do not give glucose central vein= thrombosis
2) give phosphate to allow phosphorylation of lgucose
3) dont add fat emulsion unless compatibility known
4)fructose and sorbitol added to prevent hyperosmolar hyperglycemic non keto acidosis
