Question 1

A major difficulty in treating hepatitis is that

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A)  the person must stay in isolation for a long time. 
B)  the person can have only a clear liquid diet. 
C)  the person usually has a poor appetite. 
D)  typically only one kind of antibiotic will cure it. 
A)  the person must stay in isolation for a long time. 
B)  the person can have only a clear liquid diet. 
C)  the person usually has a poor appetite. 
D)  typically only one kind of antibiotic will cure it. C

Question 2

Crohn's disease is a(n)

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A)  disorder of protein metabolism. 
B)  chronic enzyme deficiency. 
C)  excess in the production of insulin. 
D)  inflammatory bowel disease. 
A)  disorder of protein metabolism. 
B)  chronic enzyme deficiency. 
C)  excess in the production of insulin. 
D)  inflammatory bowel disease. D

Question 3

Of the following,a food item that may be restricted in the patient with cirrhosis is

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A)  apple slices. 
B)  orange sherbet. 
C)  hotdog. 
D)  peas. 
A)  apple slices. 
B)  orange sherbet. 
C)  hotdog. 
D)  peas. C

Question 4

The major nutrition problem related to development of ascites is

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A)  protein deficiency. 
B)  excessive fat intake. 
C)  deficiency of digestive enzymes. 
D)  excessive sodium intake. 
A)  protein deficiency. 
B)  excessive fat intake. 
C)  deficiency of digestive enzymes. 
D)  excessive sodium intake.

Question 5

Bile is produced by the

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A)  gallbladder. 
B)  pancreas. 
C)  liver. 
D)  intestine. 
A)  gallbladder. 
B)  pancreas. 
C)  liver. 
D)  intestine.

Question 6

A food that appears to reduce symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome is

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A)  white bread with butter 
B)  peanut butter pretzels 
C)  sesame seed crackers 
D)  whole grain wheat toast 
A)  white bread with butter 
B)  peanut butter pretzels 
C)  sesame seed crackers 
D)  whole grain wheat toast

Question 7

A food that is considered a common food allergen is

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A)  peanut butter. 
B)  rice crackers. 
C)  lemonade. 
D)  chocolate. 
A)  peanut butter. 
B)  rice crackers. 
C)  lemonade. 
D)  chocolate.

Question 8

Ascites,a localized edema of the peritoneal cavity,is caused by

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A)  low plasma protein levels. 
B)  inadequate intake of carbohydrate. 
C)  too much fat in the diet. 
D)  excessive fluid intake. 
A)  low plasma protein levels. 
B)  inadequate intake of carbohydrate. 
C)  too much fat in the diet. 
D)  excessive fluid intake.

Question 9

Nutrition therapy for the patient with cirrhosis includes a diet that is

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A)  low in sodium, high in protein, and low in carbohydrates. 
B)  soft textured and high in energy. 
C)  high in protein, high in carbohydrates, and high in fat. 
D)  adequate in calories, low in sodium, and soft textured. 
A)  low in sodium, high in protein, and low in carbohydrates. 
B)  soft textured and high in energy. 
C)  high in protein, high in carbohydrates, and high in fat. 
D)  adequate in calories, low in sodium, and soft textured.

Question 10

A food that should be omitted from the diet of a patient with peptic ulcer disease is

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A)  black pepper. 
B)  apple juice. 
C)  milk. 
D)  popcorn. 
A)  black pepper. 
B)  apple juice. 
C)  milk. 
D)  popcorn.

Question 11

The treatment of hepatitis includes

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A)  rest and optimal nutrition. 
B)  antibiotics and optimal nutrition. 
C)  fluid restriction and rest. 
D)  diuretics and optimal nutrition. 
A)  rest and optimal nutrition. 
B)  antibiotics and optimal nutrition. 
C)  fluid restriction and rest. 
D)  diuretics and optimal nutrition.

Question 12

An elemental diet provides

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A)  all necessary vitamins and minerals. 
B)  all nutrients needed in a bland, low-residue form. 
C)  all nutrients needed in their simplest absorbable form. 
D)  a diet high in mineral elements. 
A)  all necessary vitamins and minerals. 
B)  all nutrients needed in a bland, low-residue form. 
C)  all nutrients needed in their simplest absorbable form. 
D)  a diet high in mineral elements.

Question 13

Hepatitis is usually the result of

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A)  a viral infection or alcohol or drug abuse. 
B)  a bacterial or viral infection. 
C)  excessive fat and protein intake. 
D)  chronic malnutrition. 
A)  a viral infection or alcohol or drug abuse. 
B)  a bacterial or viral infection. 
C)  excessive fat and protein intake. 
D)  chronic malnutrition.

Question 14

Treatment for diverticulosis includes a diet that is

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A)  bland. 
B)  low in fiber. 
C)  high in fiber. 
D)  full liquid. 
A)  bland. 
B)  low in fiber. 
C)  high in fiber. 
D)  full liquid.

Question 15

Viral hepatitis can be contracted through

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A)  ingestion of contaminated food or water. 
B)  airborne viruses from coughing and sneezing. 
C)  physical contact with an infected person. 
D)  alcohol abuse. 
A)  ingestion of contaminated food or water. 
B)  airborne viruses from coughing and sneezing. 
C)  physical contact with an infected person. 
D)  alcohol abuse.

Question 16

A cause of diarrhea is

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A)  drinking too much liquid with a meal. 
B)  lactose intolerance. 
C)  excessive intake of protein. 
D)  swallowing air while eating. 
A)  drinking too much liquid with a meal. 
B)  lactose intolerance. 
C)  excessive intake of protein. 
D)  swallowing air while eating.

Question 17

Pathologic changes in the liver caused by cirrhosis include

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A)  fatty infiltration. 
B)  spongy tissue formation. 
C)  gallstone formation. 
D)  edema and swelling. 
A)  fatty infiltration. 
B)  spongy tissue formation. 
C)  gallstone formation. 
D)  edema and swelling.

Question 18

The most important function of the gallbladder is to

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A)  produce bile. 
B)  synthesize cholesterol. 
C)  release lipase enzymes. 
D)  concentrate and store bile. 
A)  produce bile. 
B)  synthesize cholesterol. 
C)  release lipase enzymes. 
D)  concentrate and store bile.

Question 19

A food that individuals with celiac disease might need to avoid is

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A)  malted milk. 
B)  buttermilk. 
C)  rice. 
D)  prune juice. 
A)  malted milk. 
B)  buttermilk. 
C)  rice. 
D)  prune juice.

Question 20

The presence of gallstones in the gallbladder is called

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A)  cholecystitis. 
B)  cholelithiasis. 
C)  cholecystectomy. 
D)  cholecystokinin. 
A)  cholecystitis. 
B)  cholelithiasis. 
C)  cholecystectomy. 
D)  cholecystokinin.

Exam 18: Gastrointestinal and Accessory Organ Problems

A major difficulty in treating hepatitis is that

Crohn's disease is a(n)

Of the following,a food item that may be restricted in the patient with cirrhosis is

The major nutrition problem related to development of ascites is

Bile is produced by the

A food that appears to reduce symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome is

A food that is considered a common food allergen is

Ascites,a localized edema of the peritoneal cavity,is caused by

Nutrition therapy for the patient with cirrhosis includes a diet that is

A food that should be omitted from the diet of a patient with peptic ulcer disease is

The treatment of hepatitis includes

An elemental diet provides

Hepatitis is usually the result of

Treatment for diverticulosis includes a diet that is

Viral hepatitis can be contracted through

A cause of diarrhea is

Pathologic changes in the liver caused by cirrhosis include

The most important function of the gallbladder is to

A food that individuals with celiac disease might need to avoid is

The presence of gallstones in the gallbladder is called

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