Question 1

Which condition is not a consequence of cirrhosis? ​

Accepted Answer

A) esophageal varices 
B) portal hypertension 
C) ascites 
D) disorientation 
E) pruritis 
A) esophageal varices 
B) portal hypertension 
C) ascites 
D) disorientation 
E) pruritis

Question 2

Which substance is not a component of bile? ​

Accepted Answer

A) bile salts 
B) cholesterol 
C) bilirubin 
D) lectithin 
E) lipase 
A) bile salts 
B) cholesterol 
C) bilirubin 
D) lectithin 
E) lipase

Question 3

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).
-The dietitian assesses Mr. Jamison's protein needs, and based on his weight, estimates that he requires approximately _____ grams of protein per day for proper nitrogen balance. ​

Accepted Answer

A) 25-30 
B) 50-60 
C) 65-100 
D) 100-150 
E) 125-175 
A) 25-30 
B) 50-60 
C) 65-100 
D) 100-150 
E) 125-175

Question 4

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).
-Of the following laboratory tests performed on Mr. Jamison, which one would you expect to see elevated? ​

Accepted Answer

A) albumin 
B) transferrin 
C) ammonia 
D) HDL 
E) erythropoetin 
A) albumin 
B) transferrin 
C) ammonia 
D) HDL 
E) erythropoetin

Question 5

Blood flow is impeded in a cirrhotic liver, causing:

Accepted Answer

A) portal hypertension. 
B) elevated cholesterol levels. 
C) jaundice. 
D) fatty liver. 
E) biliary cirrhosis. 
A) portal hypertension. 
B) elevated cholesterol levels. 
C) jaundice. 
D) fatty liver. 
E) biliary cirrhosis.

Question 6

Which clinical feature is associated with the later stages of hepatic encephalopathy? ​

Accepted Answer

A) muscle tremor 
B) short attention span 
C) lethargy 
D) sleep disturbances 
E) coma 
A) muscle tremor 
B) short attention span 
C) lethargy 
D) sleep disturbances 
E) coma

Question 7

Match between columns
                        Premises: aromatic amino acids

Accepted Answer

The Answer of composed of mucus, cholesterol crystals, and bilirubin is...

Question 8

If the patient with cirrhosis develops fat malabsorption and requires extra kcalories, these should be provided by:

Accepted Answer

A) carbohydrates. 
B) sugars. 
C) MCT oil. 
D) fruits and vegetables. 
E) butter. 
A) carbohydrates. 
B) sugars. 
C) MCT oil. 
D) fruits and vegetables. 
E) butter.

Question 9

When triglycerides accumulate in the liver, the liver:

Accepted Answer

A) becomes smaller. 
B) turns into scar tissue. 
C) becomes inflamed. 
D) becomes  enlarged. 
E) decreases metabolism. 
A) becomes smaller. 
B) turns into scar tissue. 
C) becomes inflamed. 
D) becomes  enlarged. 
E) decreases metabolism.

Question 10

Left untreated for years, a blocked bile duct may lead to:

Accepted Answer

A) liver damage. 
B) kidney failure. 
C) neuropathy. 
D) gastritis. 
E) pancreatic cancer. 
A) liver damage. 
B) kidney failure. 
C) neuropathy. 
D) gastritis. 
E) pancreatic cancer.

Question 11

Which individual is at highest risk of developing gallstones?

Accepted Answer

A) a female athlete with anemia 
B) a menopausal woman who uses estrogen replacement therapy 
C) a 30-year-old African-American male 
D) a male patient on long-term tube feeding 
E) a 25-year-old non-pregnant female 
A) a female athlete with anemia 
B) a menopausal woman who uses estrogen replacement therapy 
C) a 30-year-old African-American male 
D) a male patient on long-term tube feeding 
E) a 25-year-old non-pregnant female

Question 12

Match between columns
                        Premises: biliary sludge

Accepted Answer

The Answer of carries blood to the liver from the is...

Question 13

Match between columns
                        Premises: hepatitis C

Accepted Answer

The Answer of immunosuppressant drug given after a liver transplant is...

Question 14

People with diabetes who abuse alcohol are at risk of developing:

Accepted Answer

A) hypoglycemia. 
B) hyperglycemia. 
C) hyponatremia. 
D) hypernatremia. 
E) anemia. 
A) hypoglycemia. 
B) hyperglycemia. 
C) hyponatremia. 
D) hypernatremia. 
E) anemia.

Question 15

Cook with Cholelithiasis:  Marcia Brown is a 42-year-old Pima Indian who works as a cook in a casino in Arizona. She has just been diagnosed with cholelithiasis. She is 5'4" tall and once weighed 210 pounds. One year ago, she underwent gastric bypass surgery and has lost 75 pounds. For several months, she had been experiencing episodes of pain in the right upper part of her abdomen. The pain usually began after eating and lasted for several hours. Lately she began to experience nausea and vomiting with the pain and began to run a fever. 
-What is the cause of the pain associated with cholelithiasis? ​

Accepted Answer

Blockage of the cyst

Question 16

Rapid weight loss aids in the recovery from liver disease. ​

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

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).
-In the future, Mr. Jamison may face all of these complications EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A) ascites. 
B) portal hypertension. 
C) gastroesophageal varices. 
D) kidney cancer. 
E) jaundice. 
A) ascites. 
B) portal hypertension. 
C) gastroesophageal varices. 
D) kidney cancer. 
E) jaundice.

Question 18

Which laboratory values should be monitored to assess liver function? ​

Accepted Answer

Serum liver enzyme levels are elevated i

Question 19

Among patients with liver disease, _____ may be to blame if malnutrition develops. ​

Accepted Answer

A) low-sodium diets 
B) jaundice 
C) lactulose 
D) impaired memory 
E) bilirubin clearance 
A) low-sodium diets 
B) jaundice 
C) lactulose 
D) impaired memory 
E) bilirubin clearance

Question 20

Alcohol abuse affects all of these organs except the:

Accepted Answer

A) lungs. 
B) liver. 
C) GI tract. 
D) heart. 
E) pancreas. 
A) lungs. 
B) liver. 
C) GI tract. 
D) heart. 
E) pancreas.

Which condition is not a consequence of cirrhosis?

Which substance is not a component of bile?

Blood flow is impeded in a cirrhotic liver, causing:

Which clinical feature is associated with the later stages of hepatic encephalopathy?

If the patient with cirrhosis develops fat malabsorption and requires extra kcalories, these should be provided by:

When triglycerides accumulate in the liver, the liver:

Left untreated for years, a blocked bile duct may lead to:

Which individual is at highest risk of developing gallstones?

People with diabetes who abuse alcohol are at risk of developing:

Rapid weight loss aids in the recovery from liver disease.

Which laboratory values should be monitored to assess liver function?

Among patients with liver disease, _____ may be to blame if malnutrition develops.

Alcohol abuse affects all of these organs except the:

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

Which condition is not a consequence of cirrhosis? ​

Which substance is not a component of bile? ​

Blood flow is impeded in a cirrhotic liver, causing:

Which clinical feature is associated with the later stages of hepatic encephalopathy? ​

If the patient with cirrhosis develops fat malabsorption and requires extra kcalories, these should be provided by:

When triglycerides accumulate in the liver, the liver:

Left untreated for years, a blocked bile duct may lead to:

Which individual is at highest risk of developing gallstones?

People with diabetes who abuse alcohol are at risk of developing:

Rapid weight loss aids in the recovery from liver disease. ​

Which laboratory values should be monitored to assess liver function? ​

Among patients with liver disease, _____ may be to blame if malnutrition develops. ​

Alcohol abuse affects all of these organs except the:

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

Filters

Which condition is not a consequence of cirrhosis?

Which substance is not a component of bile?

Which clinical feature is associated with the later stages of hepatic encephalopathy?

Rapid weight loss aids in the recovery from liver disease.

Which laboratory values should be monitored to assess liver function?

Among patients with liver disease, _____ may be to blame if malnutrition develops.