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jCorn1234

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Lactose is not usually used in commercial enteral nutrition formulas because:
 
  a. it is too sweet.
  b. it exerts too much osmotic pressure.
  c. lactose intolerance is common in critically ill patients.
  d. it interferes with drug absorption.

Question 2

The types of carbohydrate most commonly used in enteral nutrition formulas are:
 
  a. polysaccharides and oligosaccharides.
  b. glucose polymers.
  c. dextrose.
  d. monosaccharides.



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Answer to Question 1

C

Answer to Question 2

B





 

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