Question 1

Furosemide is what type of drug that may be used to treat the symptoms of cirrhosis?

Accepted Answer

A)  appetite stimulant 
B)  diuretic 
C)  laxative 
D)  antiviral 
E)  immunosuppressant 
A)  appetite stimulant 
B)  diuretic 
C)  laxative 
D)  antiviral 
E)  immunosuppressant

Question 2

Describe the possible causes of hepatic encephalopathy.

Accepted Answer

Advanced liver disease often leads to he

Question 3

Nursing Exam Review Multiple Choice A patient with liver disease is having laboratory testing. The nurse understands that the normal range of albumin would be:

Accepted Answer

A)  0.3-1.2 g/dL. 
B)   3.4-4.8 g/dL. 
C)  11-15 g/dL. 
D)  10-30 g/dL . 
E)  15-45 g/dL. 
A)  0.3-1.2 g/dL. 
B)   3.4-4.8 g/dL. 
C)  11-15 g/dL. 
D)  10-30 g/dL . 
E)  15-45 g/dL.

Question 4

Nursing Exam Review Multiple Choice The nurse understands that _____ may not be a good indicator of nutritional status in patients with ascites.

Accepted Answer

A)  height 
B)  weight 
C)  blood cholesterol 
D)  appetite 
E)  waist circumference 
A)  height 
B)  weight 
C)  blood cholesterol 
D)  appetite 
E)  waist circumference

Question 5

Hepatomegaly refers to a surgical puncture of a body cavity with an aspirator to draw out excess fluid.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

The beneficial effects of moderate alcohol intake are mainly seen in:

Accepted Answer

A)  women who have type 2 diabetes. 
B)  people with risk factors for liver disease. 
C)  older people with risk factors for heart disease. 
D)  men who work in the petrochemical industry. 
E)  people who are overweight. 
A)  women who have type 2 diabetes. 
B)  people with risk factors for liver disease. 
C)  older people with risk factors for heart disease. 
D)  men who work in the petrochemical industry. 
E)  people who are overweight.

Question 7

Brian is a 21-year-old Caucasian student who is in his last year of college. Though he is a good student, it has been Brian's practice since freshman year to binge drink on weekends, typically consuming more than a six-pack of beer on Friday and Saturday nights. Brian is 5'11" tall; has weighed about the same, 195 lbs., for the past few years; and is fairly muscular and athletic in his build. He eats most meals in the cafeteria, but despite access to homemade foods, he eats few vegetables, fruits, and whole grains, and his diet is high in fat and salt. The only snacks he consumes are from the vending machine, and he usually washes down a bag of corn chips with a soda or grabs a burger, fries, and beer when out on weekends. He doesn't take any medications and has no significant medical history. A recent physical examination in preparation for basketball season revealed no remarkable physical findings except muscle aches since restarting weight lifting and new-onset stomach pain, which the doctor assesses to be gastritis. A lipid profile found his triglycerides and VLDL cholesterol to be elevated. His blood pressure is slightly elevated. He has a family history of hypertension, stroke, and alcohol abuse.
Brian asks if he can take acetaminophen to relieve his muscle aches. The doctor replies:

Accepted Answer

A)  "Yes, but you should double the dose if you drink alcohol that day." 
B)  "No; you should take a sedative." 
C)  "Yes; that drug doesn't interact with alcohol." 
D)  "Yes, if you abstain from drinking alcohol that day." 
E)  "No; the acetaminophen will worsen gastritis if you drink alcohol." 
A)  "Yes, but you should double the dose if you drink alcohol that day." 
B)  "No; you should take a sedative." 
C)  "Yes; that drug doesn't interact with alcohol." 
D)  "Yes, if you abstain from drinking alcohol that day." 
E)  "No; the acetaminophen will worsen gastritis if you drink alcohol."

Question 8

Andrew Jamison is a 47-year-old construction worker with a long history of alcohol abuse. Recently he has been experiencing fatigue, weakness, loss of appetite, and weight loss. A visit to his physician and laboratory testing confirmed a diagnosis of cirrhosis. He is 5'10" tall and currently weighs 145 pounds.
If Mr. Jamison develops advanced cirrhosis, what potential complication may he develop?

Accepted Answer

A)  a ortic aneurysm 
B)  a nemia 
C)  a trial fibrillation 
D)  k idney cancer 
E)  t ype 2 diabetes 
A)  a ortic aneurysm 
B)  a nemia 
C)  a trial fibrillation 
D)  k idney cancer 
E)  t ype 2 diabetes

Question 9

A primary cause of non-alcoholic fatty liver is:

Accepted Answer

A)  increased levels of VLDLs. 
B)  exposure to toxins. 
C)  drug abuse. 
D)  insulin resistance. 
E)  pancreatitis. 
A)  increased levels of VLDLs. 
B)  exposure to toxins. 
C)  drug abuse. 
D)  insulin resistance. 
E)  pancreatitis.

Question 10

Brian is a 21-year-old Caucasian student who is in his last year of college. Though he is a good student, it has been Brian's practice since freshman year to binge drink on weekends, typically consuming more than a six-pack of beer on Friday and Saturday nights. Brian is 5'11" tall; has weighed about the same, 195 lbs., for the past few years; and is fairly muscular and athletic in his build. He eats most meals in the cafeteria, but despite access to homemade foods, he eats few vegetables, fruits, and whole grains, and his diet is high in fat and salt. The only snacks he consumes are from the vending machine, and he usually washes down a bag of corn chips with a soda or grabs a burger, fries, and beer when out on weekends. He doesn't take any medications and has no significant medical history. A recent physical examination in preparation for basketball season revealed no remarkable physical findings except muscle aches since restarting weight lifting and new-onset stomach pain, which the doctor assesses to be gastritis. A lipid profile found his triglycerides and VLDL cholesterol to be elevated. His blood pressure is slightly elevated. He has a family history of hypertension, stroke, and alcohol abuse.
Although Brian has not gained weight recently, he remains slightly overweight. How many kcalories per gram does alcohol provide as a source of energy?

Accepted Answer

A)  4 
B)  6 
C)  7 
D)  8 
E)  10 
A)  4 
B)  6 
C)  7 
D)  8 
E)  10

Question 11

Nursing Exam Review Multiple Choice A nurse is caring for a patient who is recovering from a liver transplant. Because the patient is at higher risk of foodborne illness, the nurse should educate the patient by giving him which information?

Accepted Answer

A)  Avoid eating one hour before bedtime. 
B)  Wash fresh produce before eating. 
C)  Increase intake of high kcalorie foods. 
D)  Eat six small meals per day. 
E)  Drink fluids between meals. 
A)  Avoid eating one hour before bedtime. 
B)  Wash fresh produce before eating. 
C)  Increase intake of high kcalorie foods. 
D)  Eat six small meals per day. 
E)  Drink fluids between meals.

Question 12

Match between columns
                        Premises: cirrhosis
hyponatremia
 ascites
alcohol abuse
alcoholic liver disease
hepatomegaly
transjugular intrahepatic portosystemic shunt
hepatic portal vein
paracentesis
acetate
 insulin resistance
jaundice
hepatic coma
drink
pruritus
hepatitis
sinusoids
varices
fatty liver
acetaldehyde

Accepted Answer

The Answer of an advanced stage of liver disease in is...

Question 13

Evaluating nutrition status in liver transplant candidates is relatively easy because liver dysfunction and malnutrition often have similar metabolic effects.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Andrew Jamison is a 47-year-old construction worker with a long history of alcohol abuse. Recently he has been experiencing fatigue, weakness, loss of appetite, and weight loss. A visit to his physician and laboratory testing confirmed a diagnosis of cirrhosis. He is 5'10" tall and currently weighs 145 pounds.
To improve Mr. Jamison's appetite, his physician may prescribe:

Accepted Answer

A)  megestrol acetate. 
B)  spironolactone. 
C)  rifaximin. 
D)  propranolol. 
E)  lamivudine. 
A)  megestrol acetate. 
B)  spironolactone. 
C)  rifaximin. 
D)  propranolol. 
E)  lamivudine.

Question 15

One alcoholic drink that contains about half an ounce of pure alcohol is equivalent to _____ ounces of beer.

Accepted Answer

A)  4 
B)  6 
C)  10 
D)  12 
E)  16 
A)  4 
B)  6 
C)  10 
D)  12 
E)  16

Question 16

Andrew Jamison is a 47-year-old construction worker with a long history of alcohol abuse. Recently he has been experiencing fatigue, weakness, loss of appetite, and weight loss. A visit to his physician and laboratory testing confirmed a diagnosis of cirrhosis. He is 5'10" tall and currently weighs 145 pounds.
The dietitian assesses Mr. Jamison's protein needs based on an appropriate weight for his height and estimates that he requires _____ grams of protein per day.

Accepted Answer

A)  25-51 
B)  52-62 
C)  66-99 
D)  98-108 
E)  112-118 
A)  25-51 
B)  52-62 
C)  66-99 
D)  98-108 
E)  112-118

Question 17

An important consideration in the diet of a patient with esophageal varices is to provide a:

Accepted Answer

A)  soft diet. 
B)  clear liquid diet. 
C)  low-protein diet. 
D)  high-fat diet . 
E)  high kcalorie, high-protein diet. 
A)  soft diet. 
B)  clear liquid diet. 
C)  low-protein diet. 
D)  high-fat diet . 
E)  high kcalorie, high-protein diet.

Question 18

Nursing Exam Review Multiple Choice Initial symptoms of cirrhosis are usually nonspecific and may include fatigue, malaise, and:

Accepted Answer

A)  confusion. 
B)  esophageal varices. 
C)  jaundice. 
D)  ascites. 
E)  weight loss. 
A)  confusion. 
B)  esophageal varices. 
C)  jaundice. 
D)  ascites. 
E)  weight loss.

Question 19

When blood flow is impeded in a cirrhotic liver, it causes:

Accepted Answer

A)  insulin resistance. 
B)  elevated cholesterol levels. 
C)  jaundice. 
D)  fatty liver. 
E)  portal hypertension. 
A)  insulin resistance. 
B)  elevated cholesterol levels. 
C)  jaundice. 
D)  fatty liver. 
E)  portal hypertension.

Question 20

Persons using potassium-sparing diuretics should be cautioned about consuming:

Accepted Answer

A)  eggs. 
B)  soy sauce. 
C)  soft drinks. 
D)  dairy foods. 
E)  salt substitutes. 
A)  eggs. 
B)  soy sauce. 
C)  soft drinks. 
D)  dairy foods. 
E)  salt substitutes.

Furosemide is what type of drug that may be used to treat the symptoms of cirrhosis?

Describe the possible causes of hepatic encephalopathy.

Nursing Exam Review Multiple Choice A patient with liver disease is having laboratory testing. The nurse understands that the normal range of albumin would be:

Nursing Exam Review Multiple Choice The nurse understands that _____ may not be a good indicator of nutritional status in patients with ascites.

Hepatomegaly refers to a surgical puncture of a body cavity with an aspirator to draw out excess fluid.

The beneficial effects of moderate alcohol intake are mainly seen in:

A primary cause of non-alcoholic fatty liver is:

Nursing Exam Review Multiple Choice A nurse is caring for a patient who is recovering from a liver transplant. Because the patient is at higher risk of foodborne illness, the nurse should educate the patient by giving him which information?

Evaluating nutrition status in liver transplant candidates is relatively easy because liver dysfunction and malnutrition often have similar metabolic effects.

One alcoholic drink that contains about half an ounce of pure alcohol is equivalent to _____ ounces of beer.

An important consideration in the diet of a patient with esophageal varices is to provide a:

Nursing Exam Review Multiple Choice Initial symptoms of cirrhosis are usually nonspecific and may include fatigue, malaise, and:

When blood flow is impeded in a cirrhotic liver, it causes:

Persons using potassium-sparing diuretics should be cautioned about consuming:

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 Lower Gastrointestinal Disorders

Nutrition and Diabetes Mellitus

Nutrition and Cardiovascular Diseases

Nutrition and Renal Diseases

Nutrition, Cancer, and Hiv Infection

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Exam 19: Nutrition and Liver Diseases

Furosemide is what type of drug that may be used to treat the symptoms of cirrhosis?

Describe the possible causes of hepatic encephalopathy.

Nursing Exam Review Multiple Choice A patient with liver disease is having laboratory testing. The nurse understands that the normal range of albumin would be:

Nursing Exam Review Multiple Choice The nurse understands that _____ may not be a good indicator of nutritional status in patients with ascites.

Hepatomegaly refers to a surgical puncture of a body cavity with an aspirator to draw out excess fluid.

The beneficial effects of moderate alcohol intake are mainly seen in:

A primary cause of non-alcoholic fatty liver is:

Nursing Exam Review Multiple Choice A nurse is caring for a patient who is recovering from a liver transplant. Because the patient is at higher risk of foodborne illness, the nurse should educate the patient by giving him which information?

Evaluating nutrition status in liver transplant candidates is relatively easy because liver dysfunction and malnutrition often have similar metabolic effects.

One alcoholic drink that contains about half an ounce of pure alcohol is equivalent to _____ ounces of beer.

An important consideration in the diet of a patient with esophageal varices is to provide a:

Nursing Exam Review Multiple Choice Initial symptoms of cirrhosis are usually nonspecific and may include fatigue, malaise, and:

When blood flow is impeded in a cirrhotic liver, it causes:

Persons using potassium-sparing diuretics should be cautioned about consuming:

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 Lower Gastrointestinal Disorders

Nutrition and Diabetes Mellitus

Nutrition and Cardiovascular Diseases

Nutrition and Renal Diseases

Nutrition, Cancer, and Hiv Infection

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