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Fat emulsions are frequently administered as a part of total parenteral nutrition. Which statement is true regarding fat emulsions?
Correct answer
A
Rationale
Fat emulsions provide a high energy-to-fluid-volume ratio (e.g., 2 kcal/mL for 20% solutions), making them efficient for TPN. They are isotonic and pH-neutral, not hypertonic or alkaline. Pharmacological Therapies