CNSC Exam questions with correct answers

Microcytic hypochromic anemia is a result of a deficiency in... CORRECT ANSWER Iron or Copper Macrocytic anemia results from a deficiency of... CORRECT ANSWER B12 or Folate Consequences of long-term parenteral nutrition CORRECT ANSWER Anemia Leukopenia Neutropenia Skeletal abnormalities Symptoms of copper deficiency CORRECT ANSWER Sensory ataxia Lower extremity spasticity Parathesis in extremities Leukopenia Neutropenia Hypercholesterolemia Increased erythrocyte turnover Decreased ceruloplasmin and erythrocyte copper/zinc superoxide dismutase (SOD) Abnormal EKG patterns Myeloneuropathy What change should be made to the PN for a patient with high ileostomy output? CORRECT ANSWER Increase sodium and increase fluid volume (high output leads to water and Na loss)