Author Question: BM is a 35-year-old firefighter who has sustained major burns and smoke inhalation. He is taken to ... (Read 157 times)

lbcchick · **on:** Aug 20, 2018

BM is a 35-year-old firefighter who has sustained major burns and smoke inhalation. He is taken to the burn unit and a consult with the registered dietitian has been ordered. HT: 6'1 WT: 180 pounds (81.6 kg) What are his protein requirements while in the hospital?
a. 1.5-2.0 g/kg of body weight
b. 1.1-1.5 g/kg of body weight
c. 0.9-1.2 g/kg of body weight
d. 0.7-1.0 g/kg of body weight
e. 0.5-0.7 g/kg of body weight

Question 2

What class of meds results in decreased absorption of calcium as well as increased urinary loss of calcium -- creating high risk for bone fracture and osteoporosis?
a. corticosteroids
b. NSAIDs
c. cyclosporins
d. statins
e. H2 blockers