Complications of TPN
1
The two most common complications of TPN are:
Infection and thrombosis
Infection and mechanical
Infection and refeeding syndrome
None of the above
2
Early, anticipated complications of TPN include all of the following except:
Volume overload
Hyperglycemia
Cholestasis
Acidosis
3
Electrolyte disorders with TPN are most often due to
The PN solution itself
Renal dysfunction
Rise in serum insulin
An underlying cause
4
Too rapid replacement of phosphate may result in:
Hyponatremia
Hypokalemia
Hypocalcemia
Hypoparathyroidism
5
Hypokalemia is often caused by
Vomiting
Fistulas
Both A and B
Neither A or B
6
Fluid status is most closely associated with which serum electrolyte?
Potassium
Sodium
Magnesium
Phosphate
7
Refeeding syndrome is associated with decreased serum levels of all of the following electrolytes EXCEPT:
Potassium
Sodium
Magnesium
Phosphate