Question 1

Pharmacological management of gallstones with ursodeoxycholic acid may require continued treatment for ____, until the cholesterol crystals dissolve.

Accepted Answer

A)  3 to 6 weeks 
B)  6 to 10 weeks 
C)  3 to 6 months 
D)  6 to 18 months 
A)  3 to 6 weeks 
B)  6 to 10 weeks 
C)  3 to 6 months 
D)  6 to 18 months

Question 2

Diets for persons with cirrhosis should include ____ grams of protein per kilogram of body weight each day.

Accepted Answer

A)  0.5 to 0.8 
B)  0.8 to 1.0 
C)  1.0 to 1.5 
D)  1.5 to 1.9 
A)  0.5 to 0.8 
B)  0.8 to 1.0 
C)  1.0 to 1.5 
D)  1.5 to 1.9

Question 3

A type of anemia that results in premature destruction of red blood cells (RBCs) is ____, which results in shortened RBC lifespan and fewer RBCs.

Accepted Answer

A)  aplastic anemia 
B)  anemia of chronic disease 
C)  macrocytic anemia 
D)  hemolytic anemia 
A)  aplastic anemia 
B)  anemia of chronic disease 
C)  macrocytic anemia 
D)  hemolytic anemia

Question 4

What is a complication of gallstones that can lead to infection?

Accepted Answer

A)  cirrhosis 
B)  ascites 
C)  edema 
D)  cholecystitis 
A)  cirrhosis 
B)  ascites 
C)  edema 
D)  cholecystitis

Question 5

Explain how cirrhosis leads to portal hypertension, esophageal varices, and ascites.

Accepted Answer

The scarred tissue of a cirrhotic liver

Question 6

The hepatic portal vein and hepatic arteries together supply approximately ____ mL of blood each minute to the liver.

Accepted Answer

A)  100 
B)  500 
C)  900 
D)  1500 
A)  100 
B)  500 
C)  900 
D)  1500

Question 7

List the complications of gallstones that are not well managed or treated.

Accepted Answer

If a gallstone remains lodged in the cys

Question 8

Serum levels of the transport form of iron (i.e., transferrin) is altered in both iron-deficiency anemia and anemia of chronic disease. What will lab tests for serum transferrin typically reflect in these two anemias, respectively?

Accepted Answer

A)  Low; low 
B)  High; low 
C)  High; high 
D)  Low; high 
A)  Low; low 
B)  High; low 
C)  High; high 
D)  Low; high

Question 9

Discuss the types of blood-related drug-nutrient interactions and anemias that can occur as a result of medication use. List some examples of the effects of medications and resulting anemia.

Accepted Answer

Anemia is among the adverse effects that

Question 10

Laboratory tests indicators associated with fatty liver include ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  decreased creatinine and ammonia 
B)  elevated blood urea nitrogen and low bilirubin 
C)  decreased white blood cells and high albumin 
D)  elevated alanine and aspartate aminotransferases 
A)  decreased creatinine and ammonia 
B)  elevated blood urea nitrogen and low bilirubin 
C)  decreased white blood cells and high albumin 
D)  elevated alanine and aspartate aminotransferases

Question 11

The normal range for bilirubin in the bloodstream is ____ mg/dL.

Accepted Answer

A)  0 to 2.0 
B)  3.4 to 4.8 
C)  15 to 45 
D)  > 55 
A)  0 to 2.0 
B)  3.4 to 4.8 
C)  15 to 45 
D)  > 55

Question 12

Which blood vessel is responsible for returning blood to the heart from the liver?

Accepted Answer

A)  hepatic artery 
B)  hepatic vein 
C)  GI tract vein 
D)  portal vein 
A)  hepatic artery 
B)  hepatic vein 
C)  GI tract vein 
D)  portal vein

Exam 25: Liver Disease and Gallstones

Pharmacological management of gallstones with ursodeoxycholic acid may require continued treatment for ____, until the cholesterol crystals dissolve.

Diets for persons with cirrhosis should include ____ grams of protein per kilogram of body weight each day.

A type of anemia that results in premature destruction of red blood cells (RBCs) is ____, which results in shortened RBC lifespan and fewer RBCs.

What is a complication of gallstones that can lead to infection?

Explain how cirrhosis leads to portal hypertension, esophageal varices, and ascites.

The hepatic portal vein and hepatic arteries together supply approximately ____ mL of blood each minute to the liver.

List the complications of gallstones that are not well managed or treated.

Serum levels of the transport form of iron (i.e., transferrin) is altered in both iron-deficiency anemia and anemia of chronic disease. What will lab tests for serum transferrin typically reflect in these two anemias, respectively?

Discuss the types of blood-related drug-nutrient interactions and anemias that can occur as a result of medication use. List some examples of the effects of medications and resulting anemia.

Laboratory tests indicators associated with fatty liver include ____.

The normal range for bilirubin in the bloodstream is ____ mg/dL.

Which blood vessel is responsible for returning blood to the heart from the liver?

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

Lower Gastrointestinal Disorders

Diabetes Mellitus

Cardiovascular Diseases

Kidney Diseases

Cancer and Hiv Infection

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