Question 1

A patient is discouraged by the dietary restrictions for her low-sodium diet.The most appropriate response from the nurse is to:

Accepted Answer

A)  emphasize foods the patient can eat.
B)  agree that the diet is unpalatable.
C)  allow the family to bring food to the patient.
D)  explain why the diet is necessary. A

Question 2

Of the following diet prescriptions, the nurse recognizes this one as the most appropriately written one:

Accepted Answer

A)  60 grams fat with 300 mg cholesterol.
B)  1600-kcalorie, high-fiber diet.
C)  3 meals/day with adequate calcium.
D)  low-sodium and low-fat diet. A

Question 3

Grapefruit juice affects drug absorption by:

Accepted Answer

A)  increasing blood concentration of some drugs.
B)  decreasing blood concentration of some drugs.
C)  inactivating certain drugs.
D)  altering the action of certain drugs. A

Question 4

The dietitian adjusts the nutrition education plan after learning that the patient is a Native American.She is considering the patient's:

Accepted Answer

A)  learning style.
B)  level of literacy.
C)  readiness to change.
D)  cultural background.

Question 5

Matching

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Question 6

Megestrol acetate is a/an:

Accepted Answer

A)  appetite enhancer.
B)  weight-loss drug.
C)  antidepressant.
D)  pain reliever.

Question 7

Discuss the ways in which drugs can affect food intake.

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Question 8

Diet progression is appropriate for patients:

Accepted Answer

A)  following surgery.
B)  diagnosed with malnutrition.
C)  when a reduction in fecal volume is desired.
D)  prior to surgery.

Question 9

Supplements of _____ are usually given to patients receiving the antituberculosis drug isoniazid.

Accepted Answer

A)  iron
B)  vitamin B6
C)  vitamin B12
D)  folate

Question 10

Nurses play a central role in helping hospitalized patients to eat.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Methotrexate interferes with the metabolism of:

Accepted Answer

A)  folate.
B)  iron.
C)  vitamin B12.
D)  calcium.

Question 12

In terms of implementation of care plans, the nurse recognizes that her major role is to:

Accepted Answer

A)  deliver appropriate foods to the patient.
B)  identify expected outcomes and plan strategies that can correct problems.
C)  plan the diet for the patient.
D)  ensure that the appropriate foods are prepared for the patient.

Question 13

The one characteristic that all alternative therapies have in common is:

Accepted Answer

A)  their effectiveness.
B)  research as to their safety.
C)  a lack of evidence about their effectiveness.
D)  the absence of any interactions with or effects on mainstream medical care.

Question 14

The nurse recognizes that a patient placed on the anticoagulant drug warfarin will need:

Accepted Answer

A)  supplements of vitamin K.
B)  a high-kcalorie diet.
C)  education regarding diet-drug interactions.
D)  education regarding increasing iron intake.

Question 15

A ground/minced diet is useful for patients with chewing problems.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Which of the following patients would most benefit from indirect calorimetry?

Accepted Answer

A)  65 yo with hip fracture
B)  55 yo undergoing gastric bypass
C)  88 yo in the critical care unit for sepsis
D)  70 yo with pneumonia

Question 17

What strategies would you use to implement a successful long-term nutrition intervention for a patient?

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Question 18

Which of the following foods would be allowed on a clear liquid diet?

Accepted Answer

A)  chicken broth
B)  cocoa
C)  cream of wheat
D)  ice cream

Question 19

Which of the following is not characteristic of a clear liquid diet?

Accepted Answer

A)  requires minimal digestion
B)  leaves little residue in the colon
C)  liquid at body temperature
D)  high in nutrient density

Question 20

Which of the following is a form of traditional Chinese medicine?

Accepted Answer

A)  bioelectromagnetic therapy
B)  acupuncture
C)  chiropractic
D)  therapeutic touch

Exam 14: Nutrition Intervention and Diet-Drug Interactions