What is thrombophlebitis? correct answers inflammation of a vein associated with a clot formation
Rapid intravenous infusion of potassium phosphate may
... [Show More] result in correct answers thrombophlebitis
What is the most common complication associated with PN administration? correct answers Hyperglycemia
What is the glycemic target for the majority of critically ill adult patients? correct answers 140 to 180 mg/dL
The preferred approach for subcutaneous insulin administration is correct answers basal-bolus insulin therapy
Which form of glutamine supplementation improves physical compatibility and stability for admixture in PN solutions? correct answers Glutamine dipeptide
Which of the following additives has the greatest risk of destabilizing the lipid injectable emulsion (ILE) in a total nutrient admixture (TNA)? correct answers Iron dextran
Common factors associated with the majority of PN prescribing errors include: correct answers inadequate knowledge regarding PN therapy
certain patient characteristics related to PN therapy (e.g., age, impaired renal function)
miscalculation of PN dosages
specialized PN dosage formulation characteristics
and prescribing nomenclature.
What is the best method to express the dextrose content on the label of a PN formulation in order to avoid misinterpretation? correct answers Grams per 24-hour nutrient infusion (e.g., 225 g/day)
A complete PN order shall contain the following: correct answers Complete patient identifiers
Birth date or age
Allergies
Height and dosing weight in metric units
Diagnosis
Indication(s) for PN
Administration route/vascular access device (peripheral versus central)
Contact information for prescriber
Date and time order submitted
Administration date and time
Volume and infusion rate
Infusion schedule (continuous or cyclic)
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