Question 1

The liver synthesizes which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A) Albumin 
B) Bile 
C) Clotting proteins 
D) All of the above 
A) Albumin 
B) Bile 
C) Clotting proteins 
D) All of the above

Question 2

Case Studies
Karen Bauman is a 27 year old employed in the cosmetic and fashion industry.Lately, she has reported feeling fatigued.But, she feels her long hours and hectic schedule are the main contributors.Her past medical history includes type 1 diabetes.She returns to her doctor due to abnormal lab results from her last physical.
-To improve her health status, Karen will need to:

Accepted Answer

A) adjust her diet and exercise regimen. 
B) adjust her medications. 
C) change her job. 
D) a and b 
E) b and c
Veronica Riley-O'Brien is a 30-year-old mother of two young boys (Tyler, 4 years old, and Ethan, 6 weeks old).Veronica is 5 feet, 4 inches tall and weighs 186 pounds.She is having difficulty sleeping due to pain in her abdomen and back.She calls her doctor this morning as the pain has intensified. 
A) adjust her diet and exercise regimen. 
B) adjust her medications. 
C) change her job. 
D) a and b 
E) b and c
Veronica Riley-O'Brien is a 30-year-old mother of two young boys (Tyler, 4 years old, and Ethan, 6 weeks old).Veronica is 5 feet, 4 inches tall and weighs 186 pounds.She is having difficulty sleeping due to pain in her abdomen and back.She calls her doctor this morning as the pain has intensified.

Question 3

One of the two most common causes of cirrhosis in the U.S.is

Accepted Answer

A) bile duct blockage. 
B) heart disease. 
C) environment toxins. 
D) hepatitis C infection. 
A) bile duct blockage. 
B) heart disease. 
C) environment toxins. 
D) hepatitis C infection.

Question 4

The daily sodium recommendation for a person with ascites equals

Accepted Answer

A) 1 gram. 
B) 2 grams. 
C) 3 grams. 
D) no sodium restrictions 
A) 1 gram. 
B) 2 grams. 
C) 3 grams. 
D) no sodium restrictions

Question 5

In liver disease, serum alanine aminotransferase levels _____ and serum aspartate aminotransferase levels _____.

Accepted Answer

A) increase, decrease 
B) decrease, increase 
C) increase, increase 
D) decrease, decrease 
A) increase, decrease 
B) decrease, increase 
C) increase, increase 
D) decrease, decrease

Question 6

Which of the following is a reason for the malnutrition and wasting commonly seen in patients with cirrhosis?

Accepted Answer

A) Increased bile flow causes fat malabsorption 
B) Sodium restrictions cause GI symptoms 
C) Ascites causes early satiety 
D) a and c 
E) a, b and c 
A) Increased bile flow causes fat malabsorption 
B) Sodium restrictions cause GI symptoms 
C) Ascites causes early satiety 
D) a and c 
E) a, b and c

Question 7

The characteristic yellowing of the skin and whites of the eyes associated with jaundice is caused by the accumulation of _____ in the blood.

Accepted Answer

A) bilirubin 
B) bile 
C) triglycerides 
D) alkaline phosphatase 
A) bilirubin 
B) bile 
C) triglycerides 
D) alkaline phosphatase

Question 8

About _____ of people with cirrhosis are asymptomatic.

Accepted Answer

A) 25% 
B) 30% 
C) 40% 
D) 45% 
A) 25% 
B) 30% 
C) 40% 
D) 45%

Question 9

Treatment for fatty liver includes all of the following except:

Accepted Answer

A) rapid weight loss. 
B) blood glucose control. 
C) reduction in blood lipids. 
D) avoidance of alcohol. 
A) rapid weight loss. 
B) blood glucose control. 
C) reduction in blood lipids. 
D) avoidance of alcohol.

Question 10

Veronica Riley-O’Brien is a 30-year-old mother of two young boys (Tyler, 4 years old, and Ethan, 6 weeks old). Veronica is 5 feet, 4 inches tall and weighs 186 pounds. She is having difficulty sleeping due to pain in her abdomen and back. She calls her doctor this morning as the pain has intensified.
-An appropriate treatment for Veronica's gallbladder disease would be:

Accepted Answer

A) hormone replacement. 
B) a low-fat/ -cholesterol diet. 
C) surgery. 
D) all of the above 
E) none of the above 
A) hormone replacement. 
B) a low-fat/ -cholesterol diet. 
C) surgery. 
D) all of the above 
E) none of the above

The liver synthesizes which of the following?

One of the two most common causes of cirrhosis in the U.S.is

The daily sodium recommendation for a person with ascites equals

In liver disease, serum alanine aminotransferase levels _ and serum aspartate aminotransferase levels _.

Which of the following is a reason for the malnutrition and wasting commonly seen in patients with cirrhosis?

The characteristic yellowing of the skin and whites of the eyes associated with jaundice is caused by the accumulation of _____ in the blood.

About _____ of people with cirrhosis are asymptomatic.

Treatment for fatty liver includes all of the following except:

An Overview of Nutrition

Planning a Healthy Diet

Digestion, Absorption, and Transport

The Carbohydrates: Sugars, Starches and Fibers

The Lipids: Triglycerides, Phospholipids, and Sterols

Protein: Amino Acids

Metabolism: Transformations and Interactions

Energy Balance and Body Composition

Weight Management: Overweight, Obesity, and Underweight

The Water-Soluble Vitamins: B Vitamins and Vitamin C

The Fat-Soluble Vitamins: A, D, E, and K

Water and the Major Minerals

The Trace Minerals

Life Cycle Nutrition: Pregnancy and Lactation

Life Cycle Nutrition: Infancy, Childhood, and Adolescence

Life Cycle Nutrition: Adulthood and the Later Years

Nutrition Care and Assessment

Nutrition Intervention

Medications, Diet-Drug Interactions, and Herbal Products

Enteral Nutrition Support

Parenteral Nutrition Support

Metabolic and Respiratory Stress

Upper Gastrointestinal Disorders

Lower Gastrointestinal Disorders

Diabetes Mellitus

Cardiovascular Diseases

Kidney Diseases

Cancer and Hiv Infection

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Exam 25: Liver Disease and Gallstones

The liver synthesizes which of the following?

One of the two most common causes of cirrhosis in the U.S.is

The daily sodium recommendation for a person with ascites equals

In liver disease, serum alanine aminotransferase levels _____ and serum aspartate aminotransferase levels _____.

Which of the following is a reason for the malnutrition and wasting commonly seen in patients with cirrhosis?

The characteristic yellowing of the skin and whites of the eyes associated with jaundice is caused by the accumulation of _____ in the blood.

About _____ of people with cirrhosis are asymptomatic.

Treatment for fatty liver includes all of the following except:

An Overview of Nutrition

Planning a Healthy Diet

Digestion, Absorption, and Transport

The Carbohydrates: Sugars, Starches and Fibers

The Lipids: Triglycerides, Phospholipids, and Sterols

Protein: Amino Acids

Metabolism: Transformations and Interactions

Energy Balance and Body Composition

Weight Management: Overweight, Obesity, and Underweight

The Water-Soluble Vitamins: B Vitamins and Vitamin C

The Fat-Soluble Vitamins: A, D, E, and K

Water and the Major Minerals

The Trace Minerals

Life Cycle Nutrition: Pregnancy and Lactation

Life Cycle Nutrition: Infancy, Childhood, and Adolescence

Life Cycle Nutrition: Adulthood and the Later Years

Nutrition Care and Assessment

Nutrition Intervention

Medications, Diet-Drug Interactions, and Herbal Products

Enteral Nutrition Support

Parenteral Nutrition Support

Metabolic and Respiratory Stress

Upper Gastrointestinal Disorders

Lower Gastrointestinal Disorders

Diabetes Mellitus

Cardiovascular Diseases

Kidney Diseases

Cancer and Hiv Infection

Filters

In liver disease, serum alanine aminotransferase levels _ and serum aspartate aminotransferase levels _.