Question 1

Which of the following nutrients is often needed in supplemental amounts after gastric surgeries?

Accepted Answer

A) Vitamin D 
B) Selenium 
C) Magnesium 
D) Vitamin C 
E) All of the above 
A) Vitamin D 
B) Selenium 
C) Magnesium 
D) Vitamin C 
E) All of the above

Question 2

All of the following may cause dysphagia except

Accepted Answer

A) heart disease. 
B) thyroid enlargement. 
C) strokes. 
D) brainstem tumors. 
A) heart disease. 
B) thyroid enlargement. 
C) strokes. 
D) brainstem tumors.

Question 3

Foods that are pureed, homogenous, and cohesive would be appropriate for which level of the National Dysphagia Diet?

Accepted Answer

A) Level 1 
B) Level 2 
C) Level 3 
A) Level 1 
B) Level 2 
C) Level 3

Question 4

Which of the following is known as a major cause of peptic ulcer disease?

Accepted Answer

A) Bacterial infection 
B) Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory agents 
C) Alcohol abuse 
D) a and b 
E) b and c 
A) Bacterial infection 
B) Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory agents 
C) Alcohol abuse 
D) a and b 
E) b and c

Question 5

Physiological effects of stress vary among individuals, but may include which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A) Rapid stomach emptying 
B) Hormonal changes that impair wound healing 
C) An increase in acid and pepsin secretions 
D) All of the above 
E) None of the above 
A) Rapid stomach emptying 
B) Hormonal changes that impair wound healing 
C) An increase in acid and pepsin secretions 
D) All of the above 
E) None of the above

Question 6

All of the following types of medications can be the cause of the development of dry mouth except:

Accepted Answer

A) antihistamines. 
B) antihypertensive agents. 
C) antibiotics. 
D) antidepressants. 
A) antihistamines. 
B) antihypertensive agents. 
C) antibiotics. 
D) antidepressants.

Question 7

GERD most frequently develops from

Accepted Answer

A) aging. 
B) pregnancy. 
C) use of feeding tubes. 
D) medications. 
A) aging. 
B) pregnancy. 
C) use of feeding tubes. 
D) medications.

Question 8

What is used to diagnose the cause of dysphagia?

Accepted Answer

A) Barium swallow study 
B) Endoscopy in the esophageal lumen 
C) Neurological examination 
D) a and b 
E) a, b, and c 
A) Barium swallow study 
B) Endoscopy in the esophageal lumen 
C) Neurological examination 
D) a and b 
E) a, b, and c

Question 9

Dumping syndrome may occur after

Accepted Answer

A) the nerves of the stomach are severed. 
B) gastrectomy or gastric bypass surgery. 
C) a and b 
D) none of the above 
A) the nerves of the stomach are severed. 
B) gastrectomy or gastric bypass surgery. 
C) a and b 
D) none of the above

Question 10

A degenerative nerve condition affecting the esophagus, characterized by impaired peristalsis and incomplete relaxation of the lower esophageal sphincter when swallowing, is:

Accepted Answer

A) achalasia. 
B) achlorhydria. 
C) hypochlorhydria. 
D) stricture. 
A) achalasia. 
B) achlorhydria. 
C) hypochlorhydria. 
D) stricture.

Question 11

Brandi is a 93 year old with high blood pressure and diabetes.She is newly diagnosed with severe dysphagia.Which diet is most appropriate for Brandi?

Accepted Answer

A) No concentrated sweets 
B) 2 g sodium 
C) Pureed 
D) 4 g Na, no concentrated sweets, Dysphagia Level one 
A) No concentrated sweets 
B) 2 g sodium 
C) Pureed 
D) 4 g Na, no concentrated sweets, Dysphagia Level one

Question 12

A sign of oropharyngeal dysphagia is

Accepted Answer

A) a sensation of food "sticking" in the throat. 
B) nasal regurgitation. 
C) achalasia. 
D) all of the above 
A) a sensation of food "sticking" in the throat. 
B) nasal regurgitation. 
C) achalasia. 
D) all of the above

Question 13

Louis has been diagnosed with dysphagia.Which diet order would not be potentially appropriate for him?

Accepted Answer

A) NPO 
B) Pureed diet 
C) Regular 
D) Mechanical soft with nectar-thick liquids 
A) NPO 
B) Pureed diet 
C) Regular 
D) Mechanical soft with nectar-thick liquids

Question 14

Todd has recently had gastric bypass surgery.What is not a post-surgical concern for him?

Accepted Answer

A) Kidney stones 
B) Fat malabsorption 
C) Multiple nutrient deficiencies 
D) Increased risk of developing gallbladder disease 
A) Kidney stones 
B) Fat malabsorption 
C) Multiple nutrient deficiencies 
D) Increased risk of developing gallbladder disease

Question 15

The backflow of gastric contents from the stomach into the mouth is

Accepted Answer

A) an esophageal stricture. 
B) heartburn. 
C) reflux. 
D) all of the above 
A) an esophageal stricture. 
B) heartburn. 
C) reflux. 
D) all of the above

Question 16

Karen has intractable vomiting.Which type of diet would be most appropriate for her?

Accepted Answer

A) Gastric tube feeding 
B) Intestinal tube feeding 
C) Parenteral nutrition 
D) Clear liquid 
A) Gastric tube feeding 
B) Intestinal tube feeding 
C) Parenteral nutrition 
D) Clear liquid

Question 17

Anemia may develop after a gastrectomy because

Accepted Answer

A) surgery alters B6 absorption. 
B) folate-rich foods are avoided. 
C) iron is absorbed poorly. 
D) lactose is absorbed poorly. 
A) surgery alters B6 absorption. 
B) folate-rich foods are avoided. 
C) iron is absorbed poorly. 
D) lactose is absorbed poorly.

Question 18

Acute gastritis may be caused by all of the following except:

Accepted Answer

A) viral infection. 
B) chemotherapy. 
C) genetics. 
D) food allergy. 
A) viral infection. 
B) chemotherapy. 
C) genetics. 
D) food allergy.

Question 19

Which of the following conditions is often associated with the development of dry mouth?

Accepted Answer

A) Poorly controlled diabetes 
B) Sjögren's syndrome 
C) Radiation therapy for neck and head cancers 
D) Mouth breathing 
E) All of the above 
A) Poorly controlled diabetes 
B) Sjögren's syndrome 
C) Radiation therapy for neck and head cancers 
D) Mouth breathing 
E) All of the above

Question 20

All of the following are signs and symptoms of periodontal disease except:

Accepted Answer

A) gingivitis. 
B) fruity smelling breath. 
C) bad taste in the mouth. 
D) painful chewing. 
A) gingivitis. 
B) fruity smelling breath. 
C) bad taste in the mouth. 
D) painful chewing.

Exam 23: Upper Gastrointestinal Disorders

Which of the following nutrients is often needed in supplemental amounts after gastric surgeries?

All of the following may cause dysphagia except

Foods that are pureed, homogenous, and cohesive would be appropriate for which level of the National Dysphagia Diet?

Which of the following is known as a major cause of peptic ulcer disease?

Physiological effects of stress vary among individuals, but may include which of the following?

All of the following types of medications can be the cause of the development of dry mouth except:

GERD most frequently develops from

What is used to diagnose the cause of dysphagia?

Dumping syndrome may occur after

A degenerative nerve condition affecting the esophagus, characterized by impaired peristalsis and incomplete relaxation of the lower esophageal sphincter when swallowing, is:

Brandi is a 93 year old with high blood pressure and diabetes.She is newly diagnosed with severe dysphagia.Which diet is most appropriate for Brandi?

A sign of oropharyngeal dysphagia is

Louis has been diagnosed with dysphagia.Which diet order would not be potentially appropriate for him?

Todd has recently had gastric bypass surgery.What is not a post-surgical concern for him?

The backflow of gastric contents from the stomach into the mouth is

Karen has intractable vomiting.Which type of diet would be most appropriate for her?

Anemia may develop after a gastrectomy because

Acute gastritis may be caused by all of the following except:

Which of the following conditions is often associated with the development of dry mouth?

All of the following are signs and symptoms of periodontal disease 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

Lower Gastrointestinal Disorders

Liver Disease and Gallstones

Diabetes Mellitus

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