Question 1

Which condition is most likely associated with fat malabsorption in the gastrointestinal tract?

Accepted Answer

A)  acute pancreatitis 
B)  celiac disease 
C)  gall stones 
D)  c onstipation 
E)  p eptic ulcer disease 
A)  acute pancreatitis 
B)  celiac disease 
C)  gall stones 
D)  c onstipation 
E)  p eptic ulcer disease

Question 2

A high-fiber diet increases stool weight and fecal water content.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

What negative effects have been shown to be associated with stimulant laxatives?

Accepted Answer

A)  f luid and electrolyte imbalances 
B)  a nemia 
C)  i ncreased appetite 
D)  h yperglycemia 
E)  r ectal bleeding 
A)  f luid and electrolyte imbalances 
B)  a nemia 
C)  i ncreased appetite 
D)  h yperglycemia 
E)  r ectal bleeding

Question 4

Most cases of Crohn's disease affect which part of the gastrointestinal tract?

Accepted Answer

A)  t he esophagus 
B)  t he lower esophageal sphincter 
C)  t he stomach 
D)  t he duodenum 
E)  t he ileum 
A)  t he esophagus 
B)  t he lower esophageal sphincter 
C)  t he stomach 
D)  t he duodenum 
E)  t he ileum

Question 5

Identify the possible causes of diarrhea and describe its appropriate treatment.

Accepted Answer

Diarrhea is characterized by the passage

Question 6

What best describes the protein needs of a patient with chronic pancreatitis?

Accepted Answer

A)  0.4-0.8 g/kg of body weight per day 
B)  0.8-1.0 g/kg of body weight per day 
C)  1.0-1.5 g/kg of body weight per day 
D)  1.5-1.8 g/kg of body weight per day 
E)  1.8-2.0 g/kg of body weight per day 
A)  0.4-0.8 g/kg of body weight per day 
B)  0.8-1.0 g/kg of body weight per day 
C)  1.0-1.5 g/kg of body weight per day 
D)  1.5-1.8 g/kg of body weight per day 
E)  1.8-2.0 g/kg of body weight per day

Question 7

Daily exercise has been proven to cure constipation by stimulating peristalsis.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Much of the research investigating probiotics and intestinal illness has focused on the prevention and treatment of:

Accepted Answer

A)  irritable bowel syndrome . 
B)  diverticular disease. 
C)  infectious diarrhea. 
D)  Crohn's disease. 
E)  peptic ulcer disease. 
A)  irritable bowel syndrome . 
B)  diverticular disease. 
C)  infectious diarrhea. 
D)  Crohn's disease. 
E)  peptic ulcer disease.

Question 9

Medical History: A.R. is a healthy 51-year old premenopausal Caucasian woman with pallor who is employed full-time in an office job. She had a pancreatic cyst removed six years ago. She was asymptomatic until one year ago when she developed acute pancreatitis flare-ups after consuming fatty foods. The condition was attributed to scarring at the pancreatic duct, which secretes pancreatic lipase, and was accompanied by severe abdominal pain radiating to her back, vomiting, and steatorrhea. She was placed on oral pancreatic lipase enzyme tablets (Pancrease™) that digest fat and was prescribed to follow a "low-fat diet." The medication and diet help to reduce her symptoms, and she notes that flare-ups generally only occur when she eats too much fat.   Anthropometric: Ht: 5'2. Wt: 156 lbs. Wt 1 yr ago: 199 lbs. Frame size: Medium.
Clinical/Labs: A.R.'s serum vitamin D was low (20 ng/mL; normal is 25-80 ng/mL), but all other labs were within normal limits when she last visited her internal medicine physician several months ago. She was placed on a 5,000-IU vitamin D supplement, to be reduced to a 2,000-IU vitamin D supplement thereafter; she takes no other vitamins or minerals. Other medications include Synthroid and Aygestin.
Current Chief Complaints: A.R.'s current problems include constipation and dry skin.
Diet: "My usual grocery list consists of boneless chicken breasts, turkey, pork chops (infrequently), strip steak (infrequently), 90/10 ground beef, pasta (half whole-wheat, half regular), tomatoes and sauce to make pasta sauce, 90 percent fat-free lunch meat ham or turkey, brown rice, steamable microwave vegetables, red and green lettuce, tomatoes, onions, cereal, blueberries if on sale, apples, tangerines, red licorice, bread, crackers, and canned soup. I am concerned about not having enough protein or iron because I am afraid to eat very much red meat. The foods I miss the most include iced tea, which I skip because of caffeine-I am getting bored with water. I like to bake and I miss baked goods, and I also miss cheese-I am afraid it is too high in fat. I have a hard time figuring out what to pack for lunch. The restaurants I go to if I do go out are Chick-Fil-A, Panera, Viva, a local diner, and an Italian restaurant. I like Italian and Mexican food. Usually if I do eat out it is for lunch but it is sometimes hard to figure out something safe to eat..." Dairy foods: Twice a day, drinks 2 8-oz glasses of 1% milk. Fruits: 1 cup per day. 
To follow a fat-restricted diet, A.R. should:

Accepted Answer

A)  choose vegetable oils instead of solid fats . 
B)  use only medium-chain triglyceride oil to fry foods. 
C)  consume no more than a 6-ounce portion of meat at one sitting. 
D)  limit fats and oils to 8 teaspoons per day. 
E)  choose foods that have less than 5 grams of fat per serving. 
A)  choose vegetable oils instead of solid fats . 
B)  use only medium-chain triglyceride oil to fry foods. 
C)  consume no more than a 6-ounce portion of meat at one sitting. 
D)  limit fats and oils to 8 teaspoons per day. 
E)  choose foods that have less than 5 grams of fat per serving.

Question 10

Acute pancreatitis can result from high blood triglycerides.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Kelly is a 27-year-old Caucasian who works as a bank teller. She is 5'3" tall and weighs 102 pounds. She began experiencing recurrent gastrointestinal disturbances such as diarrhea, steatorrhea, and flatulence several months ago. She made an appointment with her physician after noticing that she was losing weight. Laboratory tests confirmed a diagnosis of celiac disease.
The gastrointestinal symptoms Kelly is experiencing are due to:

Accepted Answer

A)  severe damage to the intestinal mucosa and subsequent malabsorption. 
B)  a lack of pancreatic enzymes and resulting malabsorption. 
C)  gastrointestinal obstructions caused by the secretion of thick mucus. 
D)  bacterial overgrowth causing a disruption in fat digestion and absorption. 
E)  reduced transit and subsequent food breakdown in the large intestine . 
A)  severe damage to the intestinal mucosa and subsequent malabsorption. 
B)  a lack of pancreatic enzymes and resulting malabsorption. 
C)  gastrointestinal obstructions caused by the secretion of thick mucus. 
D)  bacterial overgrowth causing a disruption in fat digestion and absorption. 
E)  reduced transit and subsequent food breakdown in the large intestine .

Question 12

Non-digestible substances in foods that stimulate the growth of nonpathogenic bacteria within the large intestine are called:

Accepted Answer

A)  prebiotics. 
B)  probiotics. 
C)  intestinal flora. 
D)  pathogenic bacteria. 
E)  subdominant bacteria. 
A)  prebiotics. 
B)  probiotics. 
C)  intestinal flora. 
D)  pathogenic bacteria. 
E)  subdominant bacteria.

Question 13

To help control diarrhea, a patient with an ostomy should consume:

Accepted Answer

A)  applesauce. 
B)  caffeine. 
C)  sugar-free candy. 
D)  grapes. 
E)  milk. 
A)  applesauce. 
B)  caffeine. 
C)  sugar-free candy. 
D)  grapes. 
E)  milk.

Question 14

Kelly is a 27-year-old Caucasian who works as a bank teller. She is 5'3" tall and weighs 102 pounds. She began experiencing recurrent gastrointestinal disturbances such as diarrhea, steatorrhea, and flatulence several months ago. She made an appointment with her physician after noticing that she was losing weight. Laboratory tests confirmed a diagnosis of celiac disease.
Kelly should be instructed to avoid _____ until her intestine has recovered.

Accepted Answer

A)  sodium 
B)  fat 
C)  lactose 
D)  fructose 
E)  protein 
A)  sodium 
B)  fat 
C)  lactose 
D)  fructose 
E)  protein

Question 15

Psyllium may be helpful in the treatment of diarrhea because it reduces the liquidity of the stool.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Which condition is most likely associated with fat malabsorption in the gastrointestinal tract?

A high-fiber diet increases stool weight and fecal water content.

What negative effects have been shown to be associated with stimulant laxatives?

Most cases of Crohn's disease affect which part of the gastrointestinal tract?

Identify the possible causes of diarrhea and describe its appropriate treatment.

What best describes the protein needs of a patient with chronic pancreatitis?

Daily exercise has been proven to cure constipation by stimulating peristalsis.

Much of the research investigating probiotics and intestinal illness has focused on the prevention and treatment of:

Acute pancreatitis can result from high blood triglycerides.

Non-digestible substances in foods that stimulate the growth of nonpathogenic bacteria within the large intestine are called:

To help control diarrhea, a patient with an ostomy should consume:

Psyllium may be helpful in the treatment of diarrhea because it reduces the liquidity of the stool.

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Digestion and Absorption

Carbohydrates

Lipids

Protein

Energy Balance and Body Composition

Weight Management

The Vitamins

Water and the Minerals

Nutrition Through the Life Span: Pregnancy and Lactation

Nutrition Through the Life Span: Infancy, Childhood, and Adolescence

Nutrition Through the Life Span: Later Adulthood

Nutrition Care and Assessment

Nutrition Intervention and Diet-Drug Interactions

Enteral and Parenteral Nutrition Support

Nutrition in Metabolic and Respiratory Stress

Nutrition and Upper Gastrointestinal Disorders

Nutrition and Liver Diseases

Nutrition and Diabetes Mellitus

Nutrition and Cardiovascular Diseases

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Nutrition, Cancer, and Hiv Infection

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Exam 18: Nutrition and Lower Gastrointestinal Disorders

Which condition is most likely associated with fat malabsorption in the gastrointestinal tract?

A high-fiber diet increases stool weight and fecal water content.

What negative effects have been shown to be associated with stimulant laxatives?

Most cases of Crohn's disease affect which part of the gastrointestinal tract?

Identify the possible causes of diarrhea and describe its appropriate treatment.

What best describes the protein needs of a patient with chronic pancreatitis?

Daily exercise has been proven to cure constipation by stimulating peristalsis.

Much of the research investigating probiotics and intestinal illness has focused on the prevention and treatment of:

Acute pancreatitis can result from high blood triglycerides.

Non-digestible substances in foods that stimulate the growth of nonpathogenic bacteria within the large intestine are called:

To help control diarrhea, a patient with an ostomy should consume:

Psyllium may be helpful in the treatment of diarrhea because it reduces the liquidity of the stool.

Overview of Nutrition and Health

Digestion and Absorption

Carbohydrates

Lipids

Protein

Energy Balance and Body Composition

Weight Management

The Vitamins

Water and the Minerals

Nutrition Through the Life Span: Pregnancy and Lactation

Nutrition Through the Life Span: Infancy, Childhood, and Adolescence

Nutrition Through the Life Span: Later Adulthood

Nutrition Care and Assessment

Nutrition Intervention and Diet-Drug Interactions

Enteral and Parenteral Nutrition Support

Nutrition in Metabolic and Respiratory Stress

Nutrition and Upper Gastrointestinal Disorders

Nutrition and Liver Diseases

Nutrition and Diabetes Mellitus

Nutrition and Cardiovascular Diseases

Nutrition and Renal Diseases

Nutrition, Cancer, and Hiv Infection

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