Question 1

The liver is the source of bile, but bile's composition is further modified by the _______________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The liver is the source of bile,...

Question 2

Symptoms associated with acute pancreatitis include:​

Accepted Answer

A)  ​diarrhea, bloody stools, and abdominal cramping. 
B)  ​epigastric pain and ascites. 
C)  ​flatulence, diarrhea, and abdominal distention. 
D)  ​fever and headache. 
E)  ​abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting. 
A)  ​diarrhea, bloody stools, and abdominal cramping. 
B)  ​epigastric pain and ascites. 
C)  ​flatulence, diarrhea, and abdominal distention. 
D)  ​fever and headache. 
E)  ​abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting.

Question 3

Bile (or gall) is a bitter yellow, blue, and green fluid secreted by the liver and stored in the pancreas.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Withdrawal of fluid from the abdomen via a catheter, often used as treatment for ascites, is called _______________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Withdrawal of fluid from the abdomen via...

Question 5

Small crystals of cholesterol on the surface of the inflamed mucosa of the gallbladder act as _______________ (points of origin) for further precipitation of cholesterol, and the crystals grow larger and larger.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Small crystals of cholesterol on the surface...

Question 6

Describe the differences between acute and chronic pancreatitis, including causes, manifestations, and nutrition intervention.

Accepted Answer

Pancreatitis, an inflammation of the pan

Question 7

Hepatitis C is most commonly transmitted through which route?

Accepted Answer

A)  ​exposure to blood or body fluids from an infected person 
B)  ​the fecal-oral route 
C)  ​excessive alcohol intake 
D)  ​contaminated drinking water 
E)  ​sewage 
A)  ​exposure to blood or body fluids from an infected person 
B)  ​the fecal-oral route 
C)  ​excessive alcohol intake 
D)  ​contaminated drinking water 
E)  ​sewage

Question 8

An estimated dosage range would be _______________ IU of lipase per meal for the patient with acute pancreatitis.

Accepted Answer

The answer of An estimated dosage range would be _______________...

Question 9

The liver receives blood from two sources: the hepatic portal vein and the hepatic artery.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

The most common cause of cirrhosis in the United States is:​

Accepted Answer

A)  ​alcohol abuse. 
B)  ​hepatitis B. 
C)  ​non-alcoholic fatty liver disease. 
D)  ​hepatitis C. 
E)  ​biliary colic. 
A)  ​alcohol abuse. 
B)  ​hepatitis B. 
C)  ​non-alcoholic fatty liver disease. 
D)  ​hepatitis C. 
E)  ​biliary colic.

Question 11

The most deleterious complication of cystic fibrosis with cirrhosis is _______________.

Accepted Answer

portal hyp

Question 12

Thirty percent of _______________ pancreatitis is of unknown origin, but it is now thought that up to 15% of cases are due to genetic defects.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Thirty percent of _______________ pancreatitis is of...

Question 13

What laboratory level is most likely to be elevated in a patient with fatty liver?​

Accepted Answer

A)  ​serum albumin 
B)  ​glucose 
C)  ​red blood cells 
D)  ​cortisol 
E)  ​serum transaminase 
A)  ​serum albumin 
B)  ​glucose 
C)  ​red blood cells 
D)  ​cortisol 
E)  ​serum transaminase

Question 14

A syndrome of impaired mental status and abnormal neuromuscular function that results from liver failure is known as:​

Accepted Answer

A)  ​hepatic stenosis. 
B)  ​jaundice. 
C)  ​hepatic encephalopathy. 
D)  ​fulminant hepatitis. 
E)  ​hepatomegaly. 
A)  ​hepatic stenosis. 
B)  ​jaundice. 
C)  ​hepatic encephalopathy. 
D)  ​fulminant hepatitis. 
E)  ​hepatomegaly.

Question 15

Give three examples of possible nutrition diagnoses associated with acute hepatitis.

Accepted Answer

Common nutrition diagnoses that may be a

Question 16

The cause of fatty liver after alcohol ingestion is:​

Accepted Answer

A)  ​greater amounts of glucagon secretion and enhanced gluconeogenesis from amino acids. 
B)  ​elevated tryptophan levels and the formation of serotonin. 
C)  ​increased availability of fatty acids in the liver. 
D)  ​esterification of fatty acids. 
E)  ​increased production and absorption of ammonia. 
A)  ​greater amounts of glucagon secretion and enhanced gluconeogenesis from amino acids. 
B)  ​elevated tryptophan levels and the formation of serotonin. 
C)  ​increased availability of fatty acids in the liver. 
D)  ​esterification of fatty acids. 
E)  ​increased production and absorption of ammonia.

Question 17

Forty percent of acute pancreatitis cases are due to a gallstone passing into the bile duct and temporarily lodging at the sphincter of Oddi.
​

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

A patient's eligibility to be placed on the waiting list for a liver transplant is determined based on the _______________ scoring system.

Accepted Answer

Model for

Question 19

Which intervention is appropriate for a patient with an acute attack of cholangitis?​

Accepted Answer

A)  ​A low-fat diet 
B)  ​Decreased fluid intake 
C)  ​Supplementation with vitamin B6 
D)  ​Enteral nutrition 
E)  ​Increased carbohydrate intake 
A)  ​A low-fat diet 
B)  ​Decreased fluid intake 
C)  ​Supplementation with vitamin B6 
D)  ​Enteral nutrition 
E)  ​Increased carbohydrate intake

Question 20

How will the registered dietitian determine JB's protein needs?​

Accepted Answer

A)  ​0.8-1.0 g/kg 
B)  ​1.0-1.2 g/kg 
C)  ​1.4-1.6 g/kg 
D)  ​1.8-2.0 g/kg 
E)  ​> 2 g/kg 
A)  ​0.8-1.0 g/kg 
B)  ​1.0-1.2 g/kg 
C)  ​1.4-1.6 g/kg 
D)  ​1.8-2.0 g/kg 
E)  ​> 2 g/kg

Exam 16: Diseases of the Liver - Gallbladder - and Exocrine Pancreas

The liver is the source of bile, but bile's composition is further modified by the _______________.

Symptoms associated with acute pancreatitis include:​

Bile (or gall) is a bitter yellow, blue, and green fluid secreted by the liver and stored in the pancreas.

Withdrawal of fluid from the abdomen via a catheter, often used as treatment for ascites, is called _______________.

Small crystals of cholesterol on the surface of the inflamed mucosa of the gallbladder act as _______________ (points of origin) for further precipitation of cholesterol, and the crystals grow larger and larger.

Describe the differences between acute and chronic pancreatitis, including causes, manifestations, and nutrition intervention.

Hepatitis C is most commonly transmitted through which route?

An estimated dosage range would be _______________ IU of lipase per meal for the patient with acute pancreatitis.

The liver receives blood from two sources: the hepatic portal vein and the hepatic artery.

The most common cause of cirrhosis in the United States is:​

The most deleterious complication of cystic fibrosis with cirrhosis is _______________.

Thirty percent of _______________ pancreatitis is of unknown origin, but it is now thought that up to 15% of cases are due to genetic defects.

What laboratory level is most likely to be elevated in a patient with fatty liver?​

A syndrome of impaired mental status and abnormal neuromuscular function that results from liver failure is known as:​

Give three examples of possible nutrition diagnoses associated with acute hepatitis.

The cause of fatty liver after alcohol ingestion is:​

Forty percent of acute pancreatitis cases are due to a gallstone passing into the bile duct and temporarily lodging at the sphincter of Oddi. ​

A patient's eligibility to be placed on the waiting list for a liver transplant is determined based on the _______________ scoring system.

Which intervention is appropriate for a patient with an acute attack of cholangitis?​

How will the registered dietitian determine JB's protein needs?​

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 Lower Gastrointenstinal Tract

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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Symptoms associated with acute pancreatitis include:

The most common cause of cirrhosis in the United States is:

What laboratory level is most likely to be elevated in a patient with fatty liver?

A syndrome of impaired mental status and abnormal neuromuscular function that results from liver failure is known as:

The cause of fatty liver after alcohol ingestion is:

Forty percent of acute pancreatitis cases are due to a gallstone passing into the bile duct and temporarily lodging at the sphincter of Oddi.

Which intervention is appropriate for a patient with an acute attack of cholangitis?

How will the registered dietitian determine JB's protein needs?