Question 1

Which medication would be classified as an anticholinergic anti-diarrheal medication?​

Accepted Answer

A)  ​hyoscyamine 
B)  ​pectin 
C)  ​kaolin 
D)  ​metronidazole 
E)  ​olsazine 
A)  ​hyoscyamine 
B)  ​pectin 
C)  ​kaolin 
D)  ​metronidazole 
E)  ​olsazine

Question 2

The most common surgical procedure in ulcerative colitis is a _______________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The most common surgical procedure in ulcerative...

Question 3

List four components of the Rome III Consensus Criteria for diagnosing constipation.

Accepted Answer

The Rome III Criteria classifies constip

Question 4

Which best describes the migrating motility complex (MMC)?​

Accepted Answer

A)  ​Weak contractions that rid the small intestine of leftover bacteria or waste 
B)  ​Segmentation motility that mixes chyme with digestive secretions 
C)  ​A hormone called gastrin that stimulates the onset of segmental contractions 
D)  ​A muscular valve that controls the rate of movement of food from the ileum 
E)  ​A substance that neutralizes the very acidic chyme as it enters from the stomach 
A)  ​Weak contractions that rid the small intestine of leftover bacteria or waste 
B)  ​Segmentation motility that mixes chyme with digestive secretions 
C)  ​A hormone called gastrin that stimulates the onset of segmental contractions 
D)  ​A muscular valve that controls the rate of movement of food from the ileum 
E)  ​A substance that neutralizes the very acidic chyme as it enters from the stomach

Question 5

Celiac disease is often associated with other chronic, infectious diseases, including hepatitis, varicella, and cytomegalovirus.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Normal osmolality of the gastrointestinal tract is approximately _______________ mOsm/L.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Normal osmolality of the gastrointestinal tract is...

Question 7

Which type of medication would most likely be prescribed for RD during the acute phase of Crohn's disease?​

Accepted Answer

A)  ​proton pump inhibitors 
B)  ​biologic therapies 
C)  ​corticosteroids 
D)  ​purine antagonists 
E)  ​H2 receptor agonists 
A)  ​proton pump inhibitors 
B)  ​biologic therapies 
C)  ​corticosteroids 
D)  ​purine antagonists 
E)  ​H2 receptor agonists

Question 8

Explain etiological factors that have been associated with the development of IBS, including communication between body systems, GI tract function and environment, and GI symptoms.

Accepted Answer

Communication between body systems: cent

Question 9

Which condition would most likely be a possible cause of malabsorption?​

Accepted Answer

A)  ​glomerulosclerosis 
B)  ​amyloidosis 
C)  ​appendicitis 
D)  ​albuminuria 
E)  ​colon polyps 
A)  ​glomerulosclerosis 
B)  ​amyloidosis 
C)  ​appendicitis 
D)  ​albuminuria 
E)  ​colon polyps

Question 10

Which describes the correct location of stem cells and enterocytes of the small intestine?​

Accepted Answer

A)  ​Within the folds of Keckring 
B)  ​On the outside of the villi 
C)  ​On the surface of the brush border 
D)  ​In the crypts between the villi 
E)  ​Within the cells of the microvilli 
A)  ​Within the folds of Keckring 
B)  ​On the outside of the villi 
C)  ​On the surface of the brush border 
D)  ​In the crypts between the villi 
E)  ​Within the cells of the microvilli

Question 11

Approximately 95% of patients with ulcerative colitis have disease only involving the rectum.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

_______________ starch is defined as starch components that enter the large intestine undigested.

Accepted Answer

The answer of _______________ starch is defined as starch components...

Question 13

Which substances are released in the large intestine and play a role in electrolyte and fluid absorption?​

Accepted Answer

A)  ​Bile salts and pancreatic lipase 
B)  ​Triglycerides and chylomicrons 
C)  ​Potassium and bicarbonate 
D)  ​Hydrogen and sodium 
E)  ​Aminopeptidases and chloride 
A)  ​Bile salts and pancreatic lipase 
B)  ​Triglycerides and chylomicrons 
C)  ​Potassium and bicarbonate 
D)  ​Hydrogen and sodium 
E)  ​Aminopeptidases and chloride

Question 14

_______________ absorption is much more difficult due to its insolubility in water.

Accepted Answer

The answer of _______________ absorption is much more difficult due...

Question 15

Which is a true statement regarding diverticulosis?​

Accepted Answer

A)  ​Diverticulosis most commonly begins in adolescence and progresses into adulthood. 
B)  ​Diverticulosis is asymptomatic for most people. 
C)  ​Factors associated with diverticulosis include lactose and gluten intolerance. 
D)  ​Diverticulosis develops because of low fiber intake. 
E)  ​People with a history of constipation are more likely to develop diverticulosis. 
A)  ​Diverticulosis most commonly begins in adolescence and progresses into adulthood. 
B)  ​Diverticulosis is asymptomatic for most people. 
C)  ​Factors associated with diverticulosis include lactose and gluten intolerance. 
D)  ​Diverticulosis develops because of low fiber intake. 
E)  ​People with a history of constipation are more likely to develop diverticulosis.

Question 16

Bacterial overgrowth syndrome is treated by both correcting the underlying cause and administering medications such as _______________.

Accepted Answer

broad-spec

Question 17

How much fiber is recommended for adults daily?​

Accepted Answer

A)  ​10-15 g 
B)  ​20-25 g 
C)  ​25-35 g 
D)  ​40-50 g 
E)  ​50-60 g 
A)  ​10-15 g 
B)  ​20-25 g 
C)  ​25-35 g 
D)  ​40-50 g 
E)  ​50-60 g

Question 18

At least two-thirds of IBS patients associate the signs and symptoms they experience with characteristics of the foods that they eat.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Briefly describe segmentation associated with digestion in the small intestine.

Accepted Answer

​Segmentation consists of ring-like cont

Question 20

RD's frequent diarrhea most likely puts her at risk of which nutrient deficiency?​

Accepted Answer

A)  ​calcium 
B)  ​iron 
C)  ​vitamin D 
D)  ​vitamin B12 
E)  ​magnesium 
A)  ​calcium 
B)  ​iron 
C)  ​vitamin D 
D)  ​vitamin B12 
E)  ​magnesium

Exam 15: Diseases of the Lower Gastrointenstinal Tract

Which medication would be classified as an anticholinergic anti-diarrheal medication?​

The most common surgical procedure in ulcerative colitis is a _______________.

List four components of the Rome III Consensus Criteria for diagnosing constipation.

Which best describes the migrating motility complex (MMC)?​

Celiac disease is often associated with other chronic, infectious diseases, including hepatitis, varicella, and cytomegalovirus.

Normal osmolality of the gastrointestinal tract is approximately _______________ mOsm/L.

Which type of medication would most likely be prescribed for RD during the acute phase of Crohn's disease?​

Explain etiological factors that have been associated with the development of IBS, including communication between body systems, GI tract function and environment, and GI symptoms.

Which condition would most likely be a possible cause of malabsorption?​

Which describes the correct location of stem cells and enterocytes of the small intestine?​

Approximately 95% of patients with ulcerative colitis have disease only involving the rectum.

_______________ starch is defined as starch components that enter the large intestine undigested.

Which substances are released in the large intestine and play a role in electrolyte and fluid absorption?​

_______________ absorption is much more difficult due to its insolubility in water.

Which is a true statement regarding diverticulosis?​

Bacterial overgrowth syndrome is treated by both correcting the underlying cause and administering medications such as _______________.

How much fiber is recommended for adults daily?​

At least two-thirds of IBS patients associate the signs and symptoms they experience with characteristics of the foods that they eat.

Briefly describe segmentation associated with digestion in the small intestine.

RD's frequent diarrhea most likely puts her at risk of which nutrient deficiency?​

Role of the Dietitian in the Health Care System

The Nutrition Care Process

Nutrition Assessment - Foundation of the Nutrition Care Process

Nutrition Intervention and Nutrition Monitoring and Evaluation

Enteral and Parental Nutrition Support

Documentation of the Nutrition Care Process

Fluid and Electrolyte Balance

Acid Base Balance

Cellular and Physiological Response to Injury - the Role of the Immune System

Nutritional Genomics

Pharmacology

Diseases and Disorders of Energy Imbalance

Diseases of the Cardiovascular System

Diseases of the Upper Gastrointestinal Tract

Diseases of the Liver - Gallbladder - and Exocrine Pancreas

Diseases of the Endocrine System

Diseases of the Renal System

Diseases of the Hematological System

Diseases and Disorders of the Neurological System

Diseases of the Respiratory System

Metabolic Stress and the Critically Ill

Neoplastic Disease

HIV and Aids

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Which medication would be classified as an anticholinergic anti-diarrheal medication?

Which best describes the migrating motility complex (MMC)?

Which type of medication would most likely be prescribed for RD during the acute phase of Crohn's disease?

Which condition would most likely be a possible cause of malabsorption?

Which describes the correct location of stem cells and enterocytes of the small intestine?

Which substances are released in the large intestine and play a role in electrolyte and fluid absorption?

Which is a true statement regarding diverticulosis?

How much fiber is recommended for adults daily?

RD's frequent diarrhea most likely puts her at risk of which nutrient deficiency?