Refeeding Syndrome Quiz

Refeeding syndrome is caused by a severe electrolyte switch due to sudden re-introduction of...

• Glucose

• Potassium

• Magnesium

• Spaghetti

On the second day of refeeding a good nurse gave to me...

• 33% of my R E R

• 50% of my R E R

• 66% of my R E R

• 100% of my R E R

Loss of micronutrients results in side effects such as

• Infection, swelling

• Hyperthermia, Excitement and Algesia

• Aggression, indigestion

• Ataxia, Seizures and Arrhythmias

Parenteral Nutrition should only be carried out in places with:

• 24 hour facilities

• In house biochemistry

• Aseptic vascular access can be achieved

• All of the others.

Stopping Parenteral nutrition too abruptly can cause

• Hyperglycaemia

• Hypoglycaemia

• Hypercalcaemia

• Hypocalcaemia