Question 1

The lower esophageal sphincter muscle controls entry of food into the

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A)  esophagus. 
B)  stomach. 
C)  small intestine. 
D)  rectum. 
A)  esophagus. 
B)  stomach. 
C)  small intestine. 
D)  rectum.

Question 2

The most appropriate snack for a patient with cirrhosis of the liver would be

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A)  chicken noodle soup. 
B)  pretzels with peanut butter. 
C)  chips and salsa. 
D)  yogurt with raspberries. 
A)  chicken noodle soup. 
B)  pretzels with peanut butter. 
C)  chips and salsa. 
D)  yogurt with raspberries.

Question 3

Many people who have gastroesophageal reflux are

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A)  underweight. 
B)  obese. 
C)  male. 
D)  children. 
A)  underweight. 
B)  obese. 
C)  male. 
D)  children.

Question 4

A patient with a history of diverticulosis who complains of severe.left lower quadrant pain with diarrhea.nausea.and vomiting should be evaluated for

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A)  diverticulitis. 
B)  obstruction. 
C)  appendicitis. 
D)  celiac disease. 
A)  diverticulitis. 
B)  obstruction. 
C)  appendicitis. 
D)  celiac disease.

Question 5

Patients with cystic fibrosis need to take

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A)  enzymes and supplements. 
B)  large doses of vitamins and minerals. 
C)  antidiarrheal agents. 
D)  hormones and enzymes. 
A)  enzymes and supplements. 
B)  large doses of vitamins and minerals. 
C)  antidiarrheal agents. 
D)  hormones and enzymes.

Question 6

A food choice that would help provide adequate protein for recovery from hepatitis is

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A)  grilled chicken. 
B)  an apple turnover. 
C)  fruit salad. 
D)  an English muffin. 
A)  grilled chicken. 
B)  an apple turnover. 
C)  fruit salad. 
D)  an English muffin.

Question 7

If a resident who has Parkinson's disease and resides in a long-term care facility has recurring pneumonia and coughs while eating.this may be evidence of

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A)  dysphasia. 
B)  dysphagia. 
C)  achalasia. 
D)  dyspnea. 
A)  dysphasia. 
B)  dysphagia. 
C)  achalasia. 
D)  dyspnea.

Question 8

The characteristic symptoms of celiac disease are

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A)  vomiting and diarrhea. 
B)  diarrhea and steatorrhea. 
C)  abdominal pain and constipation. 
D)  chronic, bloody diarrhea. 
A)  vomiting and diarrhea. 
B)  diarrhea and steatorrhea. 
C)  abdominal pain and constipation. 
D)  chronic, bloody diarrhea.

Question 9

The presence of gallstones in the gallbladder is called

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A)  cholecystitis. 
B)  cholelithiasis. 
C)  cholecystectomy. 
D)  cholecystokinin. 
A)  cholecystitis. 
B)  cholelithiasis. 
C)  cholecystectomy. 
D)  cholecystokinin.

Question 10

In order to promote health of liver cells and prevent fatty infiltration.patients with liver disease should consume

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A)  low intakes of refined carbohydrates. 
B)  generous intakes of antioxidants. 
C)  mostly unsaturated sources of fat. 
D)  moderately high protein intakes. 
A)  low intakes of refined carbohydrates. 
B)  generous intakes of antioxidants. 
C)  mostly unsaturated sources of fat. 
D)  moderately high protein intakes.

Question 11

The treatment of hepatitis includes

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A)  rest and optimal nutrition. 
B)  antibiotics and optimal nutrition. 
C)  fluid restriction and rest. 
D)  diuretics and optimal nutrition. 
A)  rest and optimal nutrition. 
B)  antibiotics and optimal nutrition. 
C)  fluid restriction and rest. 
D)  diuretics and optimal nutrition.

Question 12

A major difficulty in treating hepatitis is that

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A)  the person must stay in isolation for a long time. 
B)  the person can have only a clear liquid diet. 
C)  the person usually has a poor appetite. 
D)  typically only one kind of antibiotic will cure it. 
A)  the person must stay in isolation for a long time. 
B)  the person can have only a clear liquid diet. 
C)  the person usually has a poor appetite. 
D)  typically only one kind of antibiotic will cure it.

Question 13

The most important function of the gallbladder is to

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A)  produce bile. 
B)  synthesize cholesterol. 
C)  release lipase enzymes. 
D)  concentrate and store bile. 
A)  produce bile. 
B)  synthesize cholesterol. 
C)  release lipase enzymes. 
D)  concentrate and store bile.

Question 14

A food that individuals with celiac disease might need to avoid is

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A)  malted milk. 
B)  buttermilk. 
C)  rice. 
D)  prune juice. 
A)  malted milk. 
B)  buttermilk. 
C)  rice. 
D)  prune juice.

Question 15

A cause of diarrhea is

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A)  drinking too much liquid with a meal. 
B)  lactose intolerance. 
C)  excessive intake of protein. 
D)  swallowing air while eating. 
A)  drinking too much liquid with a meal. 
B)  lactose intolerance. 
C)  excessive intake of protein. 
D)  swallowing air while eating.

Question 16

A clinical symptom of gallbladder inflammation or gallstones is

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A)  pain and distention after eating. 
B)  jaundice. 
C)  anorexia. 
D)  weakness and apathy. 
A)  pain and distention after eating. 
B)  jaundice. 
C)  anorexia. 
D)  weakness and apathy.

Question 17

The term used to describe difficulty in swallowing is

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A)  pyrosis. 
B)  polydipsia. 
C)  dysphagia. 
D)  dyspepsia. 
A)  pyrosis. 
B)  polydipsia. 
C)  dysphagia. 
D)  dyspepsia.

Question 18

Treatment for diverticulosis includes a diet that is

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A)  bland. 
B)  low in fiber. 
C)  high in fiber. 
D)  a full liquid diet. 
A)  bland. 
B)  low in fiber. 
C)  high in fiber. 
D)  a full liquid diet.

Exam 18: Gastrointestinal and Accessory Organ Problems

The lower esophageal sphincter muscle controls entry of food into the

The most appropriate snack for a patient with cirrhosis of the liver would be

Many people who have gastroesophageal reflux are

A patient with a history of diverticulosis who complains of severe.left lower quadrant pain with diarrhea.nausea.and vomiting should be evaluated for

Patients with cystic fibrosis need to take

A food choice that would help provide adequate protein for recovery from hepatitis is

If a resident who has Parkinson's disease and resides in a long-term care facility has recurring pneumonia and coughs while eating.this may be evidence of

The characteristic symptoms of celiac disease are

The presence of gallstones in the gallbladder is called

In order to promote health of liver cells and prevent fatty infiltration.patients with liver disease should consume

The treatment of hepatitis includes

A major difficulty in treating hepatitis is that

The most important function of the gallbladder is to

A food that individuals with celiac disease might need to avoid is

A cause of diarrhea is

A clinical symptom of gallbladder inflammation or gallstones is

The term used to describe difficulty in swallowing is

Treatment for diverticulosis includes a diet that is

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