PHARMACEUTICS IV PARENTERAL NUTRITION

A feeding tube inserted through the nose and ended up in the stomach is known as

• G-tube.

• orogastric tube.

• nasojejunal tube.

• nasogastric tube.

A feeding tube inserted through the abdominal wall into the jejunum, guided by an endoscope is abbreviated as

• PEG.

• PRG.

• PEJ.

• J-tube.

The following statement is TRUE regarding parenteral nutrition:

• It is given through a feeding tube.

• It requires a normally functioning gastrointestinal tract.

• It can be given through peripheral or central veins.

• The nutrients are administered in solid form.

The following statement is TRUE regarding central parenteral nutrition:

• It is also known as partial parenteral nutrition.

• It can be used to supply more than 2,000 kcal daily.

• The solution should be less than 900 mOsmol/l.

• Dextrose concentration in the solution should be less than 10%.

IV dextrose provides a source of

• carbohydrates (glucose) for energy.

• fat for energy storage.

• vitamins for immune support.

• protein for muscle repair.

The energy provided by 1 g of IV dextrose monohydrate is

• 1 kcal.

• 2 kcal.

• 3.4 kcal.

• 4 kcal.

Calculate the amount nitrogen provided by 97.5 g of amino acids.

• 9.75 g

• 10.8 g

• 12.8 g

• 15.6 g

Calculate the weight of amino acids needed to provide 25 g of nitrogen.

• 112.3 g

• 125.55 g

• 141.75 g

• 156.25 g

The energy provided by 1 g of IV lipid is

• 4 kcal.

• 6 kcal.

• 8 kcal.

• 10 kcal.

A 70-kg patient requires 35 ml/kg/day of fluid. Calculate the volume of fluid required for a day.

• 1,500 ml

• 1,875 ml

• 2,280 ml

• 2,450 ml