First Line Therapy for Hyperkalemia calcium gluconate Total Body Water Composition 2/3 Intracellular, 1/3 Extracellular (1/4 intravascular, 3/4 Interstitial) % Body weight water (male/female) 60% Male/50% Female Respiratory Quotient Definition Ratio of CO2 production to O2 consumption Hang time for blenderized/reconstituted formula 4 hours How often should micro-nutrient assessment be completed in the long-term PN patient? every 6 months Closed system hang time 24-48 hrs Open Syste...

Half life of albumin and pre-albumin Albumin: 14-20 days Prealbumin: 2-3 days List negative acute phase proteins Prealbumin Albumin Transferrin Retinol-binding protein (decreased in inflammation) List positive acute-phase proteins Cytokines CRP (c-reactive protein) Define sarcopenia Age-related muscle mass Cachexia Loss of muscle mass, irrespective of adipose tissue changes (not responsive to nutrition interventions/support) +1 edema 2 mm depression or less Rebound immediate ...