Author Question: What is the purpose of an elemental formula such as Optimental or Vivonex? a. A formula with ... (Read 235 times)

karateprodigy · **on:** Jul 23, 2018

What is the purpose of an elemental formula such as Optimental or Vivonex?

a. A formula with intact protein containing balanced amounts of macronutrients that will often meet a patient's nutrient requirements.
b. A formula that provides all of the nutritional requirements for a patient that is given by the intravenous (IV) route.
c. A formula that is often predigested for patients with limited GI function.
d. A formula designed for a use as a supplement in a clinical condition or disease state.

Question 2

A patient tells you that after taking a daily multivitamin and mineral supplement he experiences stomach upset. What is your best advice?

a. Drink a full glass of water with your multivitamin.
b. Be sure to sit up for at least 2 hours after taking your multivitamin.
c. Take your multivitamin with food to avoid stomach upset.
d. Report this to your prescriber because a different brand might not cause this problem.