Question 1

Match between columns
                        Premises: cyclosporine

Accepted Answer

The Answer of increased levels associated with liver disease impair is...

Question 2

In cases unrelated to alcohol, the primary cause of fatty liver is:

Accepted Answer

A) high cholesterol. 
B) celiac disease. 
C) malnutrition. 
D) obesity. 
E) insulin resistance. 
A) high cholesterol. 
B) celiac disease. 
C) malnutrition. 
D) obesity. 
E) insulin resistance.

Question 3

Match between columns
                        Premises: cirrhosis

Accepted Answer

The Answer of  excess triglycerides packaged and exported to is...

Question 4

Eating well and taking supplements of protein, vitamins, and minerals protect the body from the harmful effects of alcohol.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Case Study Questions ​
Use this case study to answer the following questions.
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 (66 kilograms).
-Mr. Jamison begins experiencing hyperglycemia as his disease progresses. The appropriate diet for him is:

Accepted Answer

A) low protein. 
B) carbohydrate controlled. 
C) low sodium. 
D) fat controlled. 
E) high fiber, high carbohydrate. 
A) low protein. 
B) carbohydrate controlled. 
C) low sodium. 
D) fat controlled. 
E) high fiber, high carbohydrate.

Question 6

Strict dietary sodium restriction is part of the treatment for ascites. ​

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Cirrhosis patients frequently develop insulin resistance and consequently must follow a diet that:

Accepted Answer

A) maintains blood glucose control. 
B) is low in fiber. 
C) provides consistent vitamin K intake. 
D) is low in sodium. 
E) is low in protein. 
A) maintains blood glucose control. 
B) is low in fiber. 
C) provides consistent vitamin K intake. 
D) is low in sodium. 
E) is low in protein.

Question 8

To add energy but not protein to the diet, you would add:

Accepted Answer

A) butter. 
B) milkshakes. 
C) vegetables. 
D) hard-boiled eggs. 
E) chopped nuts. 
A) butter. 
B) milkshakes. 
C) vegetables. 
D) hard-boiled eggs. 
E) chopped nuts.

Question 9

Match between columns
                        Premises: pruritis

Accepted Answer

The Answer of increased levels associated with liver disease impair is...

Question 10

Match between columns
                        Premises: collaterals

Accepted Answer

The Answer of an abnormal accumulation of fluid in the is...

Question 11

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 12

Ascites is exacerbated by:

Accepted Answer

A) low plasma albumin levels. 
B) abdominal pressure. 
C) hyperglycemia. 
D) amino acid imbalances. 
E) increased blood flow through the liver. 
A) low plasma albumin levels. 
B) abdominal pressure. 
C) hyperglycemia. 
D) amino acid imbalances. 
E) increased blood flow through the liver.

Question 13

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

Accepted Answer

A) salt substitutes. 
B) herbs and spices. 
C) soft drinks. 
D) dairy foods. 
E) licorice. 
A) salt substitutes. 
B) herbs and spices. 
C) soft drinks. 
D) dairy foods. 
E) licorice.

Question 14

In liver disease, blood ammonia levels rise because the liver cannot convert the ammonia to:

Accepted Answer

A) nitrogen. 
B) amino acids. 
C) urea. 
D) sodium. 
E) cholesterol. 
A) nitrogen. 
B) amino acids. 
C) urea. 
D) sodium. 
E) cholesterol.

Question 15

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

Accepted Answer

A) women who have type 1 diabetes. 
B) people with risk factors for liver disease. 
C) older people with risk factors for heart disease. 
D) men with cirrhosis. 
E) men who suffer from prostate disease. 
A) women who have type 1 diabetes. 
B) people with risk factors for liver disease. 
C) older people with risk factors for heart disease. 
D) men with cirrhosis. 
E) men who suffer from prostate disease.

Question 16

Describe why ascites, portal hypertension, and esophageal varices occur in patients with cirrhosis.

Accepted Answer

The restricted blood flow within the liv

Question 17

A patient with cirrhosis who develops changes in personality and motor function may be exhibiting early symptoms of:

Accepted Answer

A) fatigue. 
B) hepatic regression. 
C) hepatitis. 
D) hepatic encephalopathy. 
E) senile dementia. 
A) fatigue. 
B) hepatic regression. 
C) hepatitis. 
D) hepatic encephalopathy. 
E) senile dementia.

Question 18

Mrs. Juarez is diagnosed with cirrhosis and has developed ascites. Her appetite is poor and she is losing weight. What would you encourage her to do to minimize the risk for malnutrition?

Accepted Answer

A) Eat four to six times per day. 
B) Try to eat three large meals per day. 
C) Consume a liquid nutritional supplement with each meal. 
D) Drink more fruit juice. 
E) Avoid alcoholic beverages. 
A) Eat four to six times per day. 
B) Try to eat three large meals per day. 
C) Consume a liquid nutritional supplement with each meal. 
D) Drink more fruit juice. 
E) Avoid alcoholic beverages.

Question 19

Match between columns
                        Premises: VLDL

Accepted Answer

The Answer of enlargement of the liver and  excess is...

Question 20

Match between columns
                        Premises: paracentesis

Accepted Answer

The Answer of increased levels associated with liver disease impair is...

In cases unrelated to alcohol, the primary cause of fatty liver is:

Eating well and taking supplements of protein, vitamins, and minerals protect the body from the harmful effects of alcohol.

Strict dietary sodium restriction is part of the treatment for ascites.

Cirrhosis patients frequently develop insulin resistance and consequently must follow a diet that:

To add energy but not protein to the diet, you would add:

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

Ascites is exacerbated by:

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

In liver disease, blood ammonia levels rise because the liver cannot convert the ammonia to:

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

Describe why ascites, portal hypertension, and esophageal varices occur in patients with cirrhosis.

A patient with cirrhosis who develops changes in personality and motor function may be exhibiting early symptoms of:

Mrs. Juarez is diagnosed with cirrhosis and has developed ascites. Her appetite is poor and she is losing weight. What would you encourage her to do to minimize the risk for malnutrition?

Overview of Nutrition and Health

Carbohydrates

Lipids

Protein

Digestion and Absorption

Metabolism, Energy Balance, and Body Composition

Weight Management

The Vitamins

Water and the Minerals

Fitness and Nutrition

Nutrition Through the Life Span: Pregnancy and Lactation

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

Nutrition Through the Life Span: Later Adulthood

Illness and Nutrition Care

Medications, Diet-Drug Interactions, and Herbal Supplements

Specialized Nutrition Support: Enteral and Parenteral Nutrition

Foods and Food Consistency for Upper Gi Disorders

Fiber-Modified Diets for Lower Gastrointestinal Tract Disorders

Carbohydrate- and Fat-Modified Diets for Malabsorption Disorders

Carbohydrate-Controlled Diets for Diabetes Mellitus

Fat-Controlled, Mineral-Modified Diets for Cardiovascular Diseases

Protein-, Mineral-, and Fluid-Modified Diets for Kidney Diseases

Energy- and Protein-Modified Diets for Metabolic and Respiratory Stress

Energy- and Protein-Modified Diets for Cancer and Hiv Infection

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Exam 20: Nutrition Therapy for Liver and Gallbladder Diseases

In cases unrelated to alcohol, the primary cause of fatty liver is:

Eating well and taking supplements of protein, vitamins, and minerals protect the body from the harmful effects of alcohol.

Strict dietary sodium restriction is part of the treatment for ascites. ​

Cirrhosis patients frequently develop insulin resistance and consequently must follow a diet that:

To add energy but not protein to the diet, you would add:

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

Ascites is exacerbated by:

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

In liver disease, blood ammonia levels rise because the liver cannot convert the ammonia to:

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

Describe why ascites, portal hypertension, and esophageal varices occur in patients with cirrhosis.

A patient with cirrhosis who develops changes in personality and motor function may be exhibiting early symptoms of:

Mrs. Juarez is diagnosed with cirrhosis and has developed ascites. Her appetite is poor and she is losing weight. What would you encourage her to do to minimize the risk for malnutrition?

Overview of Nutrition and Health

Carbohydrates

Lipids

Protein

Digestion and Absorption

Metabolism, Energy Balance, and Body Composition

Weight Management

The Vitamins

Water and the Minerals

Fitness and Nutrition

Nutrition Through the Life Span: Pregnancy and Lactation

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

Nutrition Through the Life Span: Later Adulthood

Illness and Nutrition Care

Medications, Diet-Drug Interactions, and Herbal Supplements

Specialized Nutrition Support: Enteral and Parenteral Nutrition

Foods and Food Consistency for Upper Gi Disorders

Fiber-Modified Diets for Lower Gastrointestinal Tract Disorders

Carbohydrate- and Fat-Modified Diets for Malabsorption Disorders

Carbohydrate-Controlled Diets for Diabetes Mellitus

Fat-Controlled, Mineral-Modified Diets for Cardiovascular Diseases

Protein-, Mineral-, and Fluid-Modified Diets for Kidney Diseases

Energy- and Protein-Modified Diets for Metabolic and Respiratory Stress

Energy- and Protein-Modified Diets for Cancer and Hiv Infection

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Strict dietary sodium restriction is part of the treatment for ascites.