Which element is not added routinely to standard parenteral nutrition formulas?

Which element is not added routinely to standard parenteral nutrition formulas?
 a. selenium
 b. zinc
 c. iron
 d. chromium
  e. copper

Q. 2

The most common causes of cirrhosis are chronic HCV and alcoholism, and 95 of heavy drinkers develop the disease.
 a. True
  b. False
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false

Q. 3

A nutritional product that may be used for enteral feeds and contains only a single nutrient is known as a/an ________ product.
 a. modular
  b. elemental
  c. disease-specific
  d. standard

Q. 4

The minimum amount of carbohydrate found in parenteral nutrition as specified by the DRI is:
 a. 60 g/day.
 b. 130 g/day.
  c. 200 g/day.
  d. 240 g/day.
  e. 300 g/day.

Q. 5

Alcohol and acetaldehyde have a hepatotoxic effect that interferes with metabolism and activation of vitamins by liver cells.
 a. True
  b. False
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false

Q. 6

How do commercial liquid meal replacements differ from enteral formulas?
 a. They have flavorings added that increases their osmolality.
  b. They do not vary by need for disease condition.
  c. They may not be used for enteral administration.
  d. They contain lactose.

Q. 7

The primary source of carbohydrate in parenteral nutrition comes from:
 a. modified food starch.
 b. maltose oligosaccharides.
  c. dextrose monohydrate.
 d. arginine polyesterols.
 e. high fructose corn syrup.

Q. 8

The hepatotoxic alcohol threshold at which ALD may develop is 20 g (two drinks) daily for men.
 a. True
  b. False
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false