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NCLEX Nutrition 3

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1. Low potassium diets are used for clients that have






2. What meds suppress appetite to lose weight slowly and not used for pregnancy - lactation or cardiac - hepatic or renal problems?






3. What BMI level is appropriate for surgery if other methods to lose weight are unsuccessful?






4. How much more calories per week is needed for a one pound a week increase for malnutrtion?






5. What conditions are to be on a high calorie diet with added protein?






6. What type of vegetarian eat plants - no meats - fish - poultry - dairy - or eggs?






7. Record baseline weight and then How often to evaluate response to therapy






8. When are residuals checked during continuous feedings






9. Adjustment of volume or method of feeding is based on__






10. Aspirate gastric contents to check contents and measure this level of gastric aspirant for tube placement






11. What molecule increases from CHO and calorie intake increase causing increase respiratory effort?






12. Besides weight gain what lab values are monitored with enteral feedings?






13. Name 8 veggies high in potassium






14. When are residuals checked during intermittent feeding?s?






15. Vegetarian eat no meat fish poultry - no dairy but eggs are allowed






16. What antidepressant indicates clients to be on a tyramine and opamine restricted diet?






17. These two meds are appetite stimulants used for underwight clients with cancer - HIV - and AIDS






18. What condiment is high in potassium?






19. For obesity diet therapy what portion size of meat






20. For patient. with bone demineralization like osteoporosis - osteopenia - endocrine problems -and kidney failure






21. Method of feeding clients who have a functioning GI tract but unable to chew or swallow - or impared upper GI tract that lead to poor nutrition - transport - or absorption






22. Name 7 fruits that are high in potassium






23. Inflammation of the mucous lining of any of the structures in the mouth - which may involve the cheeks - gums - tongue - lips - throa






24. What do foods containing tyramine or dopamine do?






25. What % of body fat is considered to be obese for women?






26. Continuous enteral feedings last this long a flow rate/volume using a pump






27. What foods are high in iron?






28. What are some metabolic conditions that may arise from enteral feedings?






29. What increase in which foods are recommended to prevent renal calculi?






30. Underweight clients must have nutrient needs calculated based on these lab values






31. What are some s/s of malnutrition






32. What is heard via stethoscope if pH testing srips are not protocol?






33. What foods may be eaten if on tyramine/dopamine restrticted diet?






34. What type of enteral formula will increase the risk of diarrhea from dumping syndrome?






35. What clients are to be on a high protein diet of meat - fish - poultry - dairy - and protein supplements






36. Name 7 foods that have tyramine and are to be avoided if on a tyramine and dopamine restricted diet






37. What % of body fat is considered to be obese for men?






38. What is flushed in the enteral tube feeding after checking for residual?






39. Liquid feedings can be giving bya NG tube or oral for this amount of time






40. Name 7 types of meds that promote obesity






41. What exercise program enhances weight loss?






42. What level of albumin will show malnourishment from the enteral feedings?






43. What are some signs of complications of enteral feedings?






44. Detect complications of obesity by checking these labs and this test






45. What type of diet is needed for anemia?






46. If residual is greater than or equal to the one hour rate than this must be done then residual checked one hour later.






47. How much cereal is to be consumed for on serving according to my pyramid?






48. What is therapeutic management of underweight status?






49. What technique may reduce the potassium content in vegetables but may reduce the vitamin content?






50. What nutrient can lead to increased uric acid formation and lowers urinary pH causing uric acid stones?