Iatrogenic malnutrition - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

Malnutrition has been reported in what percentage of hospitalized patients with acute illness? - ANSWER 1/3 upon admission, 2/3 experience decline Define the term iatrogenic. - ANSWER Induced inadvertently by a physician or surgeon or by medical treatment or diagnostic procedures How can illness lead to malnutrition? - ANSWER Reduced nutrient intake: anorexia, n/v, pain, mouth ulcers, difficulty chewing/swallowing, inability to feed oneself, depression caused by diets, surgery, prep for su...

NAVLE Practice Questions with 100% Correct Answers Which one of the following choices is a key advantage of the ACTH (adrenocorticotropic hormone) stimulation test for Cushingoid dogs? a. Confirms adrenal HAC diagnosis b. Confirms hyperadrenocorticism (HAC) diagnosis c. Differentiates pituitary/adrenal HAC d. Identifies iatrogenic HAC e. More sensitive than low-dose dexamethasone suppression test d. Identifies iatrogenic HAC A group of 7 horses is pastured with a herd of steers. Usuall...

Pregnancy weight gain for normal weight: 25-35 lbs *due to breast feeding and amniotic fluid 2. Dietary Guidelines for pregnant women: -Avoid foods such as raw eggs, raw meats, excessive amounts of coffee (only one cup per day) 3. Vitamins that should not increase during pregnancy are: -Vitamin C (hypercalcemia) -Vitamin E (fetal heart defect) -Vitamin K (prolong jaundice) 4. Preeclampsia nutrition related concerns: -Patient will be put on the DASH diet (hypertension diet) to help lower ...

A nurse is caring for a client who has developed irritation to his feeding tube in the past. Which of the following actions should the nurse take to prevent this from occurring? -Flush the tube. -Lubricate the tube before insertion. -Use an infusion pump. -Elevate the client's bed. correct answers -Lubricate the tube before insertion. A nurse is caring for a client receiving tube feedings and medication. Which action should the nurse take to appropriately administer the medication? -Ad...

NAVLE Practice Questions with 100% Correct Answers Which one of the following choices is a key advantage of the ACTH (adrenocorticotropic hormone) stimulation test for Cushingoid dogs? a. Confirms adrenal HAC diagnosis b. Confirms hyperadrenocorticism (HAC) diagnosis c. Differentiates pituitary/adrenal HAC d. Identifies iatrogenic HAC e. More sensitive than low-dose dexamethasone suppression test d. Identifies iatrogenic HAC A group of 7 horses is pastured with a herd of steers. Usuall...

MNT QUIZ 1 NUTRITION ASSESSMENT...

positive energy balance calories used is less than calories taken in - can lead to overweight/overnourished status negative energy balance calories used is greater than calories taken in - can lead to underweight/undernourished status basal metabolism amount of energy required to maintain life-sustaining activities physical activity defined as any body movement produced by the skeletal muscles that results in energy expenditure lean tissue contributes to a ...

PC 705 Module 10 Exam - Male and Female Reproductive What is dysmenorrhea? -painful menstruation -higher prevalence in adolescence -primary--physiologic process unrelated to another pathologic disorder -secondary--due to pathologic disorders such as ovarian cysts, endometriosis Pathogenesis of dysmenorrhea? -increased COX activity (prostaglandin synthesis) -excessive release of prostaglandin E & F--which causes uterine hyper contractility, decreased uterine blood flow, increased nerve sensitiv...

Why is it important to have sufficient carbohydrates in the diet to "spare" protein? - - want to avoid negative nitrogen balance -protein- sparing effect is all about making sure the protein you consume is not being used as energy - spare protein from being used by energy --> you help ensure body has all it needs to fill proteins other roles in body If diet is lacking an essential amino acid, what happens to protein synthesis? - - will be halted List 3 risks of over consumpt...

Nutrition (Exam 1) Final Exam | Questions and Correct Answers 2024/2025 | Graded A+ 6 nutrient components in food ? - Answer -protein; carbs; fat; vitamins; minerals; water only which (3) provide energy? - Answer -protein; carbs; fat steatorrhea occurs when? - Answer -fatty acids are not absorbed iatrogenic malnutrition is a disease resulting from? - Answer -medical treatment to patient with drugs; surgery;therapeutic diets anticonvulsants increase the need for what? - Answer -f...