Enteral and Parenteral Nutrition Review

Flashcards covering key terms and definitions related to enteral and parenteral nutrition.

Complete formula

A liquid that supplies all nutrients needed, such as Ensure or Boost.

Intact formula

Contains whole proteins.

Hydrolyzed formula

Contains broken proteins.

Tube feeding

Delivering nutrients through a tube into the stomach or intestine.

Osmolality

The amount of active solutes in a solution.

Isotonic formula

Has the same concentration as blood.

Hypotonic formula

Less concentrated than blood, can cause cells to swell.

Hypertonic formula

More concentrated than blood, can cause cells to shrink.

Gastric residual

Formula left in the stomach from a previous feeding.

Bolus feeding

Delivering large volumes of nutrients quickly over a short timeframe.

Continuous feeding

Slow delivery of nutrients over 8-24 hours.

PKU

Genetic inability to break down the amino acid phenylalanine.

Galactosemia

Genetic inability to convert galactose into glucose.

Intravenous

Feeding through a vein.

TPN

Total parenteral nutrition, providing 2500 calories/day.

Phlebitis

Inflammation of the vein caused by IV feeding.

Refeeding syndrome

Rapid increase in metabolism due to nutrients leading to electrolyte shifts.

Celiac disease

Allergy to gluten causing malabsorption.

Ileostomy

Removal of the entire colon, rectum, and anus.

Atherosclerosis

Build-up of fats in blood vessels leading to decreased blood flow.

Diabetes mellitus

A disease characterized by high blood sugar due to insulin issues.

Anemia

A condition marked by a deficiency of red blood cells or hemoglobin.

DNR

Do not resuscitate; a directive indicating a person does not want resuscitation efforts.