Question 1

Most ulcers occur in the

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A)  esophagus. 
B)  stomach. 
C)  duodenal bulb. 
D)  ileum. 
A)  esophagus. 
B)  stomach. 
C)  duodenal bulb. 
D)  ileum. C

Question 2

The primary objective of treatment of hepatic encephalopathy is to

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A)  encourage the patient to eat. 
B)  feed the patient parenterally to give the liver a rest. 
C)  remove sources of excess ammonia. 
D)  encourage the patient to exercise and maintain mental functions. 
A)  encourage the patient to eat. 
B)  feed the patient parenterally to give the liver a rest. 
C)  remove sources of excess ammonia. 
D)  encourage the patient to exercise and maintain mental functions. C

Question 3

An elemental diet provides

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A)  all necessary vitamins and minerals. 
B)  all nutrients needed in a bland, low-residue form. 
C)  all nutrients needed in their simplest, absorbable form. 
D)  a diet high in mineral elements. 
A)  all necessary vitamins and minerals. 
B)  all nutrients needed in a bland, low-residue form. 
C)  all nutrients needed in their simplest, absorbable form. 
D)  a diet high in mineral elements. C

Question 4

Viral hepatitis can be contracted through

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A)  ingestion of contaminated food or water. 
B)  airborne viruses from coughing and sneezing. 
C)  physical contact with an infected person. 
D)  alcohol abuse. 
A)  ingestion of contaminated food or water. 
B)  airborne viruses from coughing and sneezing. 
C)  physical contact with an infected person. 
D)  alcohol abuse.

Question 5

An eroded mucosal area in the central portion of the gastrointestinal tract describes a

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A)  hiatal hernia. 
B)  diverticulum. 
C)  peptic ulcer. 
D)  Crohn's lesion. 
A)  hiatal hernia. 
B)  diverticulum. 
C)  peptic ulcer. 
D)  Crohn's lesion.

Question 6

The major nutrition problem related to development of ascites is

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A)  a protein deficiency. 
B)  an excessive fat intake. 
C)  a deficiency of digestive enzymes. 
D)  an excessive sodium intake. 
A)  a protein deficiency. 
B)  an excessive fat intake. 
C)  a deficiency of digestive enzymes. 
D)  an excessive sodium intake.

Question 7

To reduce the incidence of constipation.an appropriate dietary intervention would be to

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A)  encourage daily use of over-the-counter laxatives. 
B)  include at least one serving of yogurt daily. 
C)  include natural laxatives such as dried apricots and prunes. 
D)  decrease fluid intake since this may interfere with bowel regularity. 
A)  encourage daily use of over-the-counter laxatives. 
B)  include at least one serving of yogurt daily. 
C)  include natural laxatives such as dried apricots and prunes. 
D)  decrease fluid intake since this may interfere with bowel regularity.

Question 8

Pathologic changes in the liver caused by cirrhosis include

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A)  fatty infiltration. 
B)  spongy tissue formation. 
C)  gallstone formation. 
D)  edema and swelling. 
A)  fatty infiltration. 
B)  spongy tissue formation. 
C)  gallstone formation. 
D)  edema and swelling.

Question 9

Ascites.a localized edema of the peritoneal cavity.is caused by

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A)  low plasma protein levels. 
B)  excessive sodium intake. 
C)  too much fat in the diet. 
D)  excessive fluid intake. 
A)  low plasma protein levels. 
B)  excessive sodium intake. 
C)  too much fat in the diet. 
D)  excessive fluid intake.

Question 10

General nutrition guidelines for a patient with a peptic ulcer center around eating a

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A)  well-balanced diet as tolerated, rich in antioxidants. 
B)  high-protein, low-fiber diet with no seasonings. 
C)  high-protein diet and regularly scheduled meals. 
D)  low-fiber diet with no seasonings and no milk or cream. 
A)  well-balanced diet as tolerated, rich in antioxidants. 
B)  high-protein, low-fiber diet with no seasonings. 
C)  high-protein diet and regularly scheduled meals. 
D)  low-fiber diet with no seasonings and no milk or cream.

Question 11

Nutrition therapy for gallbladder disorders includes

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A)  reducing cholesterol intake. 
B)  eliminating gas-forming foods. 
C)  lowering fat intake. 
D)  increasing caloric intake. 
A)  reducing cholesterol intake. 
B)  eliminating gas-forming foods. 
C)  lowering fat intake. 
D)  increasing caloric intake.

Question 12

A food item that may be restricted in the patient with cirrhosis is

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A)  apple slices. 
B)  orange sherbet. 
C)  hotdog. 
D)  peas. 
A)  apple slices. 
B)  orange sherbet. 
C)  hotdog. 
D)  peas.

Question 13

Crohn's disease is

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A)  a disorder of protein metabolism. 
B)  a chronic enzyme deficiency. 
C)  an over-production of insulin. 
D)  an inflammatory bowel disease. 
A)  a disorder of protein metabolism. 
B)  a chronic enzyme deficiency. 
C)  an over-production of insulin. 
D)  an inflammatory bowel disease.

Question 14

A food that individuals with celiac disease would need to eliminate is

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A)  cream of wheat. 
B)  homemade applesauce. 
C)  vanilla yogurt. 
D)  buttermilk. 
A)  cream of wheat. 
B)  homemade applesauce. 
C)  vanilla yogurt. 
D)  buttermilk.

Question 15

Patients with irritable bowel syndrome may benefit from regular use of

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A)  antioxidant-rich foods. 
B)  iron supplements. 
C)  antibiotics. 
D)  probiotics and prebiotics. 
A)  antioxidant-rich foods. 
B)  iron supplements. 
C)  antibiotics. 
D)  probiotics and prebiotics.

Question 16

A food that is considered a common food allergen is

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A)  peanut butter. 
B)  rice crackers. 
C)  lemonade. 
D)  chocolate. 
A)  peanut butter. 
B)  rice crackers. 
C)  lemonade. 
D)  chocolate.

Question 17

Bile is produced by the

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A)  gallbladder. 
B)  pancreas. 
C)  liver. 
D)  intestine. 
A)  gallbladder. 
B)  pancreas. 
C)  liver. 
D)  intestine.

Question 18

Small outpouchings in the lower gastrointestinal tract are called

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A)  hernias. 
B)  lesions. 
C)  diverticula. 
D)  epiploic appendages. 
A)  hernias. 
B)  lesions. 
C)  diverticula. 
D)  epiploic appendages.

Question 19

Hepatitis is usually the result of

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A)  a viral infection, alcohol abuse, or drug abuse. 
B)  a bacterial or viral infection. 
C)  excessive fat and protein intake. 
D)  chronic malnutrition. 
A)  a viral infection, alcohol abuse, or drug abuse. 
B)  a bacterial or viral infection. 
C)  excessive fat and protein intake. 
D)  chronic malnutrition.

Question 20

A food that should be omitted from the diet of a patient with peptic ulcer disease is

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A)  black pepper. 
B)  apple juice. 
C)  milk. 
D)  popcorn. 
A)  black pepper. 
B)  apple juice. 
C)  milk. 
D)  popcorn.

Exam 18: Gastrointestinal and Accessory Organ Problems

Most ulcers occur in the

The primary objective of treatment of hepatic encephalopathy is to

An elemental diet provides

Viral hepatitis can be contracted through

An eroded mucosal area in the central portion of the gastrointestinal tract describes a

The major nutrition problem related to development of ascites is

To reduce the incidence of constipation.an appropriate dietary intervention would be to

Pathologic changes in the liver caused by cirrhosis include

Ascites.a localized edema of the peritoneal cavity.is caused by

General nutrition guidelines for a patient with a peptic ulcer center around eating a

Nutrition therapy for gallbladder disorders includes

A food item that may be restricted in the patient with cirrhosis is

Crohn's disease is

A food that individuals with celiac disease would need to eliminate is

Patients with irritable bowel syndrome may benefit from regular use of

A food that is considered a common food allergen is

Bile is produced by the

Small outpouchings in the lower gastrointestinal tract are called

Hepatitis is usually the result of

A food that should be omitted from the diet of a patient with peptic ulcer disease is

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