ASPEN questions with correct answers

What is thrombophlebitis? CORRECT ANSWER inflammation of a vein associated with a clot formation Rapid intravenous infusion of potassium phosphate may result in CORRECT ANSWER thrombophlebitis What is the most common complication associated with PN administration? CORRECT ANSWER Hyperglycemia What is the glycemic target for the majority of critically ill adult patients? CORRECT ANSWER 140 to 180 mg/dL The preferred approach for subcutaneous insulin administration is CORRECT ANSWER basal-bolus insulin therapy Which form of glutamine supplementation improves physical compatibility and stability for admixture in PN solutions? CORRECT ANSWER 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 ANSWER Iron dextran Common factors associated with the majority of PN prescribing errors include: CORRECT ANSWER inadequate knowledge regarding PN therapy certain patient characteristics related to PN therapy (e.g., age, impaired renal function) miscalculation of PN dosages