Question 1

Researchers are interested in the effects of bacterial probiotics on gastrointestinal disorders and ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  congenital heart disease 
B)  prematurity 
C)  cancer 
D)  renal failure 
A)  congenital heart disease 
B)  prematurity 
C)  cancer 
D)  renal failure

Question 2

Over ____ different species of bacteria reside in the colon.

Accepted Answer

A)  100 
B)  500 
C)  1000 
D)  5000 
A)  100 
B)  500 
C)  1000 
D)  5000

Question 3

What causes malabsorption in patients with cystic fibrosis?

Accepted Answer

A)  lack of pancreatic enzymes reaching the small intestine 
B)  abnormal structure of the small intestine 
C)  hypometabolism due to labored breathing 
D)  side effects of   medications 
A)  lack of pancreatic enzymes reaching the small intestine 
B)  abnormal structure of the small intestine 
C)  hypometabolism due to labored breathing 
D)  side effects of   medications

Question 4

What type of drug would most likely be prescribed for a patient with inflammatory bowel disease?

Accepted Answer

A)  antivirals 
B)  antispasmodics 
C)  immunosuppressants 
D)  stool softeners 
A)  antivirals 
B)  antispasmodics 
C)  immunosuppressants 
D)  stool softeners

Question 5

Short Case Study Questions  
Ms. Betty Bell is an 85-year old new resident to Lake Nursing Home. She has a history of osteoporosis, depression, and anorexia. Her nurse is informed that Ms. Bell has bennexperiencing constipation for the past 10 days.
-Ms. Bell is prescribed a fiber supplement to increase stool weight. Which of the following is an active ingredient in the fiber supplement?

Accepted Answer

A)  psyllium 
B)  lactulose 
C)  castor oil 
D)  sorbitol 
A)  psyllium 
B)  lactulose 
C)  castor oil 
D)  sorbitol

Question 6

Severe cases of acute pancreatitis could lead to what complication?

Accepted Answer

A)  liver disease 
B)  systemic inflammatory response syndrome 
C)  intestinal obstruction 
D)  colon cancer 
A)  liver disease 
B)  systemic inflammatory response syndrome 
C)  intestinal obstruction 
D)  colon cancer

Question 7

People with ileostomies need to follow which nutrition practice?

Accepted Answer

A)  chew food thoroughly 
B)  drink 4 to 6 cups of fluid per day 
C)  take an antacid prior to meals 
D)  check blood glucose levels frequently 
A)  chew food thoroughly 
B)  drink 4 to 6 cups of fluid per day 
C)  take an antacid prior to meals 
D)  check blood glucose levels frequently

Question 8

Discuss the causes of irritable bowel syndrome and how dietary modifications can be used for treatment.

Accepted Answer

Although the causes of irritable bowel s

Question 9

Which practice may increase gas formation in patients with ostomies?

Accepted Answer

A)  drinking carbonated beverages 
B)  drinking buttermilk 
C)  eating parsley 
D)  eating yogurt 
A)  drinking carbonated beverages 
B)  drinking buttermilk 
C)  eating parsley 
D)  eating yogurt

Question 10

How does bacterial overgrowth sometimes lead to fat malabsorption?

Accepted Answer

A)  The bacteria dismantle the bile acids needed for fat emulsification. 
B)  The bacteria compete for the sites that absorb fat. 
C)  The bacteria cause the formation of soaps that disrupt the fat. 
D)  The bacteria themselves consume the fat. 
A)  The bacteria dismantle the bile acids needed for fat emulsification. 
B)  The bacteria compete for the sites that absorb fat. 
C)  The bacteria cause the formation of soaps that disrupt the fat. 
D)  The bacteria themselves consume the fat.

Question 11

Discuss possible diet and lifestyle modifications for the treatment of constipation.

Accepted Answer

In individuals with a low fiber intake,

Question 12

What is the most frequent cause of chronic pancreatitis?

Accepted Answer

A)  celiac disease 
B)  alcohol consumption 
C)  liver disease 
D)  cystic fibrosis 
A)  celiac disease 
B)  alcohol consumption 
C)  liver disease 
D)  cystic fibrosis

Question 13

In ____, unabsorbed nutrients or other substances attract water to the colon and increase fecal water content.

Accepted Answer

A)  osmotic diarrhea 
B)  secretory diarrhea 
C)  diarrhea associated with motility disorders 
D)  inflammatory diarrhea 
A)  osmotic diarrhea 
B)  secretory diarrhea 
C)  diarrhea associated with motility disorders 
D)  inflammatory diarrhea

Exam 24: Lower Gastrointestinal Disorders

Researchers are interested in the effects of bacterial probiotics on gastrointestinal disorders and ____.

Over ____ different species of bacteria reside in the colon.

What causes malabsorption in patients with cystic fibrosis?

What type of drug would most likely be prescribed for a patient with inflammatory bowel disease?

Severe cases of acute pancreatitis could lead to what complication?

People with ileostomies need to follow which nutrition practice?

Discuss the causes of irritable bowel syndrome and how dietary modifications can be used for treatment.

Which practice may increase gas formation in patients with ostomies?

How does bacterial overgrowth sometimes lead to fat malabsorption?

Discuss possible diet and lifestyle modifications for the treatment of constipation.

What is the most frequent cause of chronic pancreatitis?

In ____, unabsorbed nutrients or other substances attract water to the colon and increase fecal water content.

An Overview of Nutrition

Planning a Healthy Diet

Digestion, Absorption, and Transport

The Carbohydrates: Sugar, Starches, and Fibers

The Lipids: Triglycerides, Phospholipids, and Sterols

Protein: Amino Acids

Energy Metabolism

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

Liver Disease and Gallstones

Diabetes Mellitus

Cardiovascular Diseases

Kidney Diseases

Cancer and Hiv Infection

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