Syllabus · Current · V5 (2025) · Nutrition and Metabolism
K3 · Nutrition and Metabolism Pharmacology
K3.ii · Parenteral Nutrition
Understand the pharmacology of parenteral nutrition.
Written examination
SAQ history
Nutrition — Parenteral Nutrition
1 exam appearance
Outline the dose (10% marks), composition (60% marks) and side effects (30% marks) of total parenteral nutrition (TPN).
59%
Oral examination
VIVA history
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