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Carbohydate Counting
Definition
method used for food and meal planning of diabetes--> glucose and insulin affect postprandial blood glucose levels about the same when eaten in smilar gram amounts. One carbohydrate serving=15g
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Combination Therapy
Definition
a form of therapy for diabetes using combinations of oral glucose-lowering mediations or a combination of oral glucose-lowering and insulins or other injectable medicaitons
Term
counterregulatory (stress) hormones
Definition
hormones, including glucagon, epnephrine, norepinephrin, cortisol, and growth hormone, released during stressful situations, that have the opposite effect of insulin and cause the liver to release glucose from stored glycogen and the adipose cells to release FAs: these hormones alose counterbalance declining glucose levels
Term
DKA
Definition
severe, uncontrolled diabetes resulting from insufficient insulin, in which ketone bodies build up in the blood
Term
exchange lists
Definition
food groups into six groups: starches, fruit, milk, vegetable, fat, meat and meat subs; each list is a group of measured foods of about aprox same nutritional value so each food can be exchanged with one another within one group
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fasting hypoglycemia
Definition
low blood glucose concentrations in response to no food intake for 8 hours or longer
Term
gastroparesis
Definition
impaired astric motility; results n delayed or irregular contractions of the stomach leading to slow emptying of the stomach; fullness, bloating, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, constipation
Term
gestational diabetes
Definition
glucose intolerance, the onset or first recognition of which occurs during pregnancy
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glycemic index
Definition
a measurement of the relative area under the postprandial glucose curve of 50g of digestable carbs compared to 50g of a standard food, either glucose or white bread
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glycemic load
Definition
the estimated GI of foods, meals and dietary patterns in calculated by mltpying the glycemic index by the amount of carbs in each food and then totaling the values for all foods n a meal or dietary pattern
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glucagon
Definition
a hormone produced by alpha cells of the pancreasthat causes an increase in blood glucose levels by stimulating the relase of glucose from liver glycogen stores
Term
glucose-lowering medications
Definition
drugs adminstered orally that are sued to control or lower blood glucose levels
Term
glucotoxicity
Definition
beta cells chronically exposed to hyperglycemia become progessively less efficient in responding to a glucose challenge
Term
glycosylated hemogloblin
Definition
a blood test that relfects the blood glucose concentrations over the life span of red blood cells, expresssed as a percentage of total hemogloblin with glucose attached
Term
honeymoon phase
Definition
th period after the initial diagnosis of type 1 diabetes when there may be some recovery of beta cell functon and a temporary decrease in exogenous insulin requirements
Term
hyperglcemia
Definition
excessive glucose in the blood cause by too little insulin, insulin resistanceor increased food intake
Term
hyperglycemic hyperosmolar state
Definition
extremely high glood glucose levels with an absence of or only slight ketosis and profound dehydration
Term
hypoglycemia (or insuln reaction)
Definition
low blood glucose level caused by the administartion of excessive insulin, too little food, delayed or missed meals or snacks, increased exercise or other physical activity, alcohol intake without food
Term
hypoglycemia of nondiabetic origin
Definition
low levels of blood glucose that lead to ner
Term
immune mediatd diabetes mellitus
Definition
a form of type 1 diabetes resulting for autoimmune destruction of beta cells of the pancreas
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injectable glucose-lowering medications
Definition
drugs administered by injection that are used to control or lower blood glucose levels
Term
insulin
Definition
a hormone released from the beta cells of the pancreas that enable cells to metabolize and store glucose and other fuels
Term
insulin resistance
Definition
an impared biological response/ sensitivity to either exogenous or endogenous insulin; involved in the etiology of type 2 diabetes
Term
insulin sensitizers
Definition
oral medications that enhance insulin action
Term
macrovascular disease
Definition
dseases of the large blood vessels including coronary arter disease, cardiovascular disease, and peripheral vascular disease
Term
metabolic syndrome
Definition
central obesity and insulin resistance with increased risk for cardiovascular disease and type 2 diabetes; associated risk factors include dyslipidemia HTN, presence of prothrombotic factors and impaired glucose tolerance
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microvascular disease
Definition
disease f the mall blood vessels, including retinopathy and nephropathy
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polydipsia
Definition
excessive thirst
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polyuria
Definition
excesive urination
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postprandial blood glucose
Definition
blood glucose level 1 to 2 hrs after a meal
Term
post prandial hypoglycemia
Definition
low blood glucose level within 2 to 5 hrs after eating
Term
prediabetes
Definition
blood glucose conc that are higher than normal but are not yet high enough to be diagnosed as diabetes; referred to as impaired glucose tolerance or impaired fastng glucose
Term
preprandial blood glucose
Definition
bood glucose level before ating
Term
self monitoring blood glucose
Definition
indv testing their own blood glucose levels
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somogyi effect
Definition
hypoglycemia gollowed by "rebound" hyperglycemia
Term
type 1 diabetes
Definition
diabetes that occurs in th persons younger than 30 yrs of age but can occur at any age (previously known and insulin dependent or jouvenile onset)
Term
type 1 diabetes
Definition
diabetes that occurs in th persons younger than 30 yrs of age but can occur at any age (previously known and insulin dependent or jouvenile onset)
Term
type 2 diabetes
Definition
diabetes usually occuring in persons older than 30 yrs of age (non insulin dependent diabetes)
Term
whipple's tad
Definition
a triad of clinical features that includes low blood glucose levels accompanied by symptoms that are relieved by administartion of glucose
Term
Bolus Feeding
Definition
infusion of up to 500 ml of enteral formulas into the stomach over 5 to 20 minutes, usually with a largebore syringe
Term
central parenteral nutrition (CPN)
Definition
vein, usually the superior vena cava
Term
continuous drip infusion
Definition
enteral formula administartion into the gastrointestinal tract via pump, usually over 8 to 24 hrs per day
Term
cyclic entral parenteral nutrition
Definition
administration of total parenteral nutrition solution fro 12 to 18 consecutive hours, usually at night, followed by 6 to 12 hr perod of no infuson
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enteral nutrition
Definition
provision of nutrients into the gastrointestinal tract through a tube when oral intake is inadequate
Term
gastrointestinal decompression
Definition
prevention of gaseous inflation (distention) of the gastrointestinal tract by the application of intermittent or continuous negative pressure (suction) through a nasogastric tube
Term
intermittent drip feeding
Definition
enteral formula administered at specified times throughout the day; generally in smaller volumes and at a lower rate than a bolus feeding but n larger volumes and at a faster rate than continuous feeding
Term
osmolarity
Definition
the number of particles per liter of solution
Term
osmolality
Definition
the number of particles of solute per kilogram of solvent
Term
parenteral nutrition
Definition
provision of nutrients intravenously
Term
percutaneous endoscopic gastronomy (PEG)
Definition
feeding tube, the insertionf of which into the stomach involves usng an endoscope and pulling the tube through a small incision in the abdominal wall
Term
percutaneous endoscopic jejunostomy
Definition
feeding tube inserted into the jejunum using an endoscopic technique
Term
peripheral parenteral nutrition
Definition
delivery of nutrients into a smaller perpheral vein
Term
refeeding syndrome
Definition
low serum levels of potassium, magnesium, and phosphorus with severe, potentially lethal outcome that results from the too-rapid infusion of substrates, particularly CHO, into plasma with the consequent release of insulin and shoft of electrolytes into the intracellular spaces as glucose moves into cells for oxidations and there is reduction in salt and water excretion
Term
transitional feeding
Definition
a process of pregressing from one method of nutrition support to another or to oral feeding
Term
Diagnosis of Diabetes
Definition
fasting glucose>= 126mg/dl
casual glucose>= 200mg/dl
2hr GTT>= 200mg/dl
Term
IGT
Definition
fasting glucose values 100-125mg/dl
2hr GTT: 140-199 mg/dl
Term
Glucose Tolerance Test
Definition
75g glucose to drink, measure blood sugar 2hr later (fasting not necessary)
Term
Diagnosis of Diabetes
Definition
non fasting glucose readng >= 200 with S/S excessive thirst, urination, hunger, wt loss
Term
Gestational Diabetes
Definition
onset24-28wks w/ 50g glucose challenge (>140mg/dl)
Associated with placental hormones that work against insulin making then less effective ( after delivering placenta, BS decreases)
Predisposed to type 2 DM
Risk of Macrosomia
Term
Gestational Diabetes: 100g GTT
Definition
fasting>= 95
1hr>= 180
2hr>=155
3hr>=140
** if any 2 readngs are high Dx with GDM
Term
Diabetic Symptoms
Definition
Polyuria
Polydipsia
Hyperglycemia
Fatigue
Irritable/Moody
Ketouric-usually only type 1
Loss of LBM/ weight loss
Term
Acute Complications of DM
Definition
Insulin Shock: too much insulin relative to carbs, pulls too much glucose into the cells leading to hypoglycemia
Caused my miscalculation of too much insulin, waiting too long to eat after nsulin injection or failure to follow diet on fixed insulin
Term
Acute complications of DM
Definition
Ketoacidosis: severe hyperglucemic state
Too much carbs relative to insulin, omission of insulin injection with meal, oor following of diet prescription, infection (hormones workng against insulin raising blood sugar)
Treatment: insulin injection, replace electrolytes
Term
Chronic Complications of DM
Definition
Macrovascular: Damage to coronary vessels due to dyspilidemia
Type 2: low HDL, high TG, high LDL
Type 1: abnormal lipids
W/ elevated LDL 100mg/dl is target b/c DM is coronary heart disease riak eq.
HTN-hyperinsulinemia stimulates aldosterone raising BP
Term
Chronic Complications
Definition
Microvascular:
Nephropathy- kidney damage due to poor management leads to kidney failure, chronic bouts of high blood sugar to be excreted by the kidneys
Term
Chronic Complications; Microvascular: Neuropathy
Definition
damage to nervus system due to evelated BS damages nerves, vagus nerve for GI tract, impacts paristolic activity in GI tract
**Low Fiber!
Term
Chronic Complications: Microvascular- Retinopathy
Definition
Damage of capillaries to the retina in the eyes leads to blindness
Term
Chronic Complications: Microvascular- Gout
Definition
Inflammation of the joints, poor type 1 management. Elevated ketons interfere with excretion of uric acid allowing it to build up in the blood and joints
Term
Primary Action of Insulin:Normal- CHO
Definition
Glucose uptake in muscle and adipose to clear sugar from blood, favors glycolysis, favors glycogen synthesis (for storage)
-insulin is an anabolic hormone that works to store carbs in the liver and muscle
-stimulate glycolysis in the liver for conversion to ATP
Term
Primary action of insulin: Diabetic- CHO
Definition
Cant produce insulin/ inadequate, poor glucose uptake into adipose/muscle tissue
-favors glucogeneogenesis (generation of glucose) in the liver--> starvation mode to fuel tissues
-glycogen stores are broken down by the liver to release glucose for fuel
- muscle cant release stored glucose from glycogen
-poor glucose uptake into muscle and adipose causing increase in blood sugar inhbiting glycolysis in the liver releasing extra glucose into the blood
Term
primary action in insulin: Normal- Lipids
Definition
-Promotes fat storage
-Promotes FA synthesis
-Lipoprotein Lipase is stimulated by insuln, once stimulated breaks down TG to FA+G to be taken up into the tissue for fat storage
-Promotes FA synthesis in the liver
Term
Primary Action of Insulin: Diabetic-Lipids
Definition
-Promotes fat breakdown and mobilization
-Promotes FA breakdown and ketogenesis
-LipoLipase isnt active, TG rich particles build up in the blood changing the blood profile
-Hormone sensitive lipas in adipose is sensitive to glucagon stim, the hormone to break down TG's in the tissue and released into the blood= Ketoacidosis
Term
Primary Action of Insulin: Normal- Proten
Definition
-Promotes protein synthesis
-Promotes amino acid uptake into muscle and decrases uptake into liver
Term
Primary Action of Insulin: Diabetic- Protein
Definition
-Promotes protein breakdown (LBM)
-Promotes amino acid uptake by liver
-Amino acids are released from muscle tissue and diverted to the liver for gluconeogenesis for glucose production when are then released into the blood causng hyperglycemia
Term
Goals of MNT in Diabetes #1
Definition
1. Balance Food intake with insulin and excercise/ PA
* Exercise lowers glucose levels in the blood by pulling glucose into tissue without insulin but can cause hypoglycemias if not balanced with insulin
Term
Goals of MNT for Diabetes #2
Definition
2. Achieve optimal lipids (LDL<100, HDL, Chol)
Term
Goals of MNT for Diabetes #3
Definition
Provide evergy to achieve optimal weight: weight loss for Type 2 will improve insulin sensitivityand glucose control
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Goals for MNT for diabetes #4
Definition
Reach/ maintain normal growth and development (expecially in chldren with type 1)
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Goals for MNT for Diabetes #5
Definition
Prevent or treat acute and chronic complications: remedy any issues to prevent defecits or deficiencies that may cause insulin shock or DKA
Term
Goals of MNT for Diabetes #6
Definition
Improve/ maintain optimal nutrition status (balanced)
Term
Determining Fat Quantity and Quality
Definition
TLC- (chol<200, 20-35% fat, sat fat <7%cals)
-Type 1- same lipid profile as non-diabetic
-Type 2: high TG and Low HDL sometimes high LDL--> if weight loss then calorie restriction, if high TG/low HDL (35% fat, 15-20% MUFA, if high LDL-->
Term
Determining Proten Needs
Definition
Between 10-35% calories
Pregnancy- +10g and lactation +15g
Renal disease- restrict protein
* Patient with renal disease and DM with poor renal function will be at 10%
Term
Brittle Diabetics
Definition
Poor control, increased cortisol levels promote protein breakdown taxing the kidneys, protein should be limited in these cases!
Term
Carbohydrate levels for DM
Definition
-Between 50-60%, 45-50% w/ high TG
-Total amount of CHO more important than type (sucrose, fructose, sorbitol-lower GI response)
Fiber- 25-35g, 25% soluble, higher soluble for abnormal lipids
Term
Net Carbohydrate (digestable carbohydrates)
Definition
Fiber doesnt convert to glucose when eaten
Ripe foods increase GI
Portein/fat decreases GI
High Fiber decrease GI
Term
Glycemic Index
Definition
How much a food raises blood sugar compared to glucose or white break (may reduce glucose variability in the blood)
Term
Glycemic Load
Definition
CHO content of food x GI/100
Term
GI Values
Definition
Low GI: <= 55
Med GI: 56-69
High GI: >= 70
Decrease risk of Type 2 BM and CVD
**Higher GI is harder on clugose control
**consumption of CHO raises blood sugar within 15 mn but normalizes wthin 2 hrs
Term
Sodium and DM
Definition
May cause HTN/Obesity
2g diet will control HTN
Term
Alcohol and DM
Definition
<2oz/day
-Controls lipids and HTN
-excessive amounts slow down the livers ability to produce ATPshutting off gluconeogenesis causing a drop in blood sugar (when alcohol isnt served with a meal)
Term
Chromium/Magnesium and DM
Definition
Chromium:Helps insulin bind to its receptors but only effective when there is a deficiency
Magnesium: improves glycemic control but only when deficiency is present
Term
CHO Counting
Definition
-Focuses on the amount of CHO eaten at meals and snacks
-Take total calories, mltply percentage to get total CHO, divide throughout the day (gram goals per meal)
- CHO is the nutrient with the greatest effect on BS
- Match CHO intake with insulin and exercse
-4 main groups
-1oz insulin per 15g CHO
Term
Recommendations for Glycemic Control
Definition
-Average pre-meal glucose= 90-130mg/dl
-peak after-meal glucose (1-2hrs) <180mg/dl
-A1c (%) <7%
Term
Exchange System
Definition
-7groups (Fruits, Veggies, Starches, Meat, Meat Substitutes, Fats, other CHO, Milk)
-Determine number of exchange goals per meal
Term
Sick Day Management
Definition
Type 1 susceptible to: dehydration (due to loss of body fluids), hyperglycemia (sickness), ketonuria
-hormonal changes work against insulin pullin glucose into the cells
-Hormones are eleveated b/c starvation phas during which ketones are produced and spill out into the blood and urine
-15g CHO every 1-2 hrs or 50g every 3-4hr
Term
Exercise: advantages
Definition
-improves insulin sensitivity
-decreases glucose concn in blood
- weight control
Term
Exercise Disadvantages
Definition
-hypoglycemia
-hyperglycemia if blood sugar is high before event
Term
Exercise Guidelines
Definition
-monitor blood sugar pre, during and post
-low intensity: glucose<100mg/dl give pre exercise snack (15g CHO)
->100mg/dl no snack needed
->250-300 dont exercise
ROutine exercise (45-60 mins)
- may need to decrease insulin dose
- see specific guidelines for modereate/strenuous activity
Term
Advantages of CHO Counting
Definition
Simple, flexible, quick and easy to learn, can improve blood sugar control, useful for patients taking bolus injection of insulin
Term
Disadvantages of CHO counting
Definition
-Weght gain
-Poorly balanced diet (esp. in children recieving low diet quality nutrients)
Term
Insulin (Radpid actng):Lispro
Definition
onset<15 mins
Peak (30mins-1hr)
Duration (2-4 hrs)
Term
Insulin (Short acting): Regular
Definition
Onset 30mins-1hr
Peak 2-3 hrs
Duration 3-6 hrs
Term
Insulin (Intermediate Acting): NPH/Lente
Definition
onset 2-4hrs, 3-4hrs
Peak 6-10hrs, 6-12hrs
Duration 10-16hrs, 12-18hrs
Term
Insulin (long acting): Lantus
Definition
Onset 6-10 hrs
peak 10-16 hrs
duration 18-20 hrs
Term
Insulin delivery
Definition
Pen Injectors
Jet Injctors (no needle)
Inhaled Insulins (only covers meals, not basal needs)
Insulin Pump (short acting covers dietary insulin and basal insulin-continuous insulin throughout the day and balances wth CHO at meals)
Term
Insulin Considerations
Definition
-Basal vs dietary requirements
-most common combinations (basal-lispro, bolus-meal)
-insulin pump
Term
Oral Hypoglycemic Agents
Definition
- most effective in non-obese type 2
-prescribed after diet failure
-duration of action 6-12hrs
-sulfonylureas
-metfornin
-consistent CHO intake increases effectiveness of medication
Term
Routine Nutrtion Support
Definition
Liquid, soft, regular diets eaten through usual manner
Term
enteral Nutrition Support
Definition
Food taken into the gut, must have a functioning gut (at least 2 ft worth) that enable optimal digestion and absorption of nutrients but cant obtain enough food in the normal manner to meet nutr. needs (oral supps, tube feeding)
Term
Parenteral Nutrition Support
Definition
less than 2 ft GI tract remaining. Nutrients are broken down to elemental form to be put into vein for processing by the body--> opens body for possible infection, costly so its reserved only for special cases
Term
Enteral: Oral Supplements
Definition
-increase calories or macronutrients
-sole source of nutrition for a limited time (ex:surgery)
Characteristics: 250-300kcal/8oz,
fat-long chain TG or MCT (benefits of MCT)
CHO- sucrose (increase pt acceptance, increase osmolality)
Pro- 8-14g, complete or hydrolyzed
Vitamins/Minerals-variable
Types: liquid, pudding, modular (macronutrient)
Term
MCT
Definition
Medium Chain Triglyceride: dont require pancreatic lipase for dgestion, doesnt need bile for emulsification and absorption, wont be repacked into chylo's
Term
Oral Supp Administration
Definition
-Calc patients caloric/nutrient requirements(defecit?)
-monitor caloric nutrient intake
-Choose supplement to meet needs
-Follow up to ensure adequate intake
Term
Tube Feeding
Definition
-patients with at least 2-3ft functional GI
-Oral intake is inadequate to restore/maintain nutritional status
Ex: neurological problems, facial/esophogeal trauma, intestinal inflammation, resection (crohn's), severe muscle wasting, AIDS or cancer
***No Stomach activity is a risk for aspiration
Term
Do NOT TUbe feed If
Definition
-surgical resection caused scar tissue to form, this may block GI to the gut or any ntestinal obstruction
-malabsorptive syndrome- diarrhea
-Premature infants (immature gut)
-aggressive support not warranted
Term
Nasogastric Route
Definition
Feeding tube in nose
Normal GI
No risk of aspiration
Short term (4weeks)
Administration (continuous, intermittent, bolus)
**Never bolus feed into the Intestine!
Term
Nasoduodenal/Jejunal
Definition
-Short term, critically ill pt.
-better absoprtion of the nutrients, much more hydrolyzed and broken down (elemental/basic form)
-pts with delayed gastric emptying
-pts at risk of aspiration
-Rsk of aspiration
**Do not Bolus, only continuous or intermittent
Term
Gastromony/PEG
Definition
-Functioning GI
-Long duration
-No risk of aspiration
-full movement of food through stomach and small intestine 4 wks or longer
-1st section of small intestine is naccessible for all tube feeding
Term
Jejunostomy/PEJ
Definition
-Delayed Gastric emptying, pancreas not functioning properly
-long duration
-risk of aspiration
-no bolus feeding
-risk of infection if not properly positioned
Term
concentrated formulas
Definition
2kcals/ml--> pts wth volume limitations (high osmolality)
-increased caloric requrements
Term
Dilute Concentrations
Definition
.5kcal/ml
-damaged GI lining, malabsorptive problems, increased fluid requirements
Term
Protein (formulas)
Definition
-High biological value
-4-32% of kcals
-Forms: polymeric, hydrolyzed/elemental, semi-elemental, amino acid mixture
Term
Additional Protein (formula) considerations
Definition
-Renal Solute Load (1.5-2 x RSL= total urine output)
-Calorie:nitrogen ratio (nonprotein calorie:nitrogen)
-Amino acid additives: glutamine, arginine, branched chain
Term
Primary Energy source: CHO
Definition
-40-90% kcals
-Sources:disaccharides, monosacch.,corn syrup, maltodextrins (hydrolyzed starch)
-Degree of hydrolysis effects osmolality, digestability, absorptability
** consider amylase-->digests CHO in pancreas
** Duo, Jej- inflammation impacts dig
** Feeding into SI required hydrolyzed forms
Fiber usually added to prevent constipation
Term
Primary Energy Source: Fat
Definition
-30-40%kcals
-Functions: energy, FSV, EFA, doesnt effect osmolality
-Sources: corn, soy, and safflower oils (omega 6 PUFA)
-MCT+form of EFA
-Linoleic acid @ 2-4% kcals
**Omega 6 suppresses immune function in tube feeding not to be used with immunocompromised (50:50 omega6 to omega3)
Term
Micronutrients in formula
Definition
-Meeta DRI (RDI,AI)
-Special needs for critical cases: vitamin A, Vitamin C, Vitamin E, Zinc, electrolytes
Term
Fluids
Definition
Requirements: 30-35ml/kg body wt (usually same as calorie requirements)
Formulas- 60-85% water
Add water to flush tube
Term
General/Polymeric Formula
Definition
Intact micronutrients, not broken down. Distributed similar to guidelines. Pt with good ability to digest/absorb macronutrients. Good GI function, usually lowest in cost. Osmolality may be hard to tolearte (ex: ensure, osmolite)
Term
Defined/Hydrolyzed Formula
Definition
Pt with GI compromise, need assistance with predgestion of macronutrients. Maltose, MCT-->hydrolyzed. osmolality is lower, cost is increased. Caloric density increases to about 1.2-1.3kcals/ml
Term
Elemental Formula
Definition
Most elemental form of nutrients (amino acids, glucose, dextrose, little fat) 70% carbs, little protein, little fat, pt with limited GI function. Tube feed into Jejunum
Term
Disease Specific Formula
Definition
Midification of macronutrients due to disease, accomidate increased or decreased protein needs, alterations in vitamins and minerals
Term
Rehydration Formula
Definition
early Stages of critical care when pt dehydrated
parenteral: enteral feedings, diseases with igh fluid requirements a lot of fluid and electrolytes per kcal
Term
Modular Formula
Definition
Contains only one macronutrient
Term
signs of poor tolerance
Definition
-diarrhea
-lactose intolerance
-osmolality
-too qucikly feeding rate
-bolus may not be tolerable
-medication interaction (sorbitol content)
**check gastric emptying by suctioning stomach content 3-4 hrs after eatng and test pH
Term
The three classic symptoms of diabetes
Definition
Polydypsia (increased thirst)
Polyuria (frequent urination)
Unexplained weight loss
Term
Enteral Feeding GI problems: Diarrhea
Definition
signs: >3 liquid stools a day
Reason: Lactose intolerance, Hyperosmolar, Too rapid Infusion, Concomtant drug therapy
Solution: Lactose free formula,reduce osmolarity, change to continuous drip, check medications
Term
Enteral GI problem: Inadequate Gastric Emptying
Definition
Signs: >150mL gastric residuals
reasons: poorly functioning GI, Too rapid infusion, fat malabsorption
Solutions: Reposition feeding tube into duodenum, reduce feeding rate, change formula to lower fat choice
Term
Enteral GI problem: Nausea/Vomiting
Definition
Signs: Expulsion of gastric content
Reasons: poorly functioning GI, Too rapid Infusion, Fat malabsorption
Solution: Reposition feeding tube into duodenum, reduce feeding rate, change formula to lower fat choice
Term
Enteral GI problem: GI Bleeding
Definition
Sign: Blood in residuals
Reasons: Poorly functioning GI
Solution: Change to parenteral nutrition
Term
Enteral feeding, Metabolic problem: Hyperkalemia
Definition
sign: High serum K
Reasons: Formula with increase K, K retention
Solution: use enteral with less K
Term
Enteral Feeding, Metabolic problem: Hyponatremia
Definition
Sign: lower serum Na
Reason: Fluid retention
Solution: reduce free water, pick more nutrient dense formula
Term
Enteral Feeding, Metabolic problem: Micro/Macro deficiencies
Definition
sign: abnormal lab tests
reasons: poor feeding, inadequate intake
solution: supplement enteral feeding, pick more nutrient dense formula
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