Question 1

Approximately 20-30% of the general public has a food allergy to one or more foods.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 2

During the double-blind,placebo-controlled food challenge,_____.

Accepted Answer

A) ​only the care provider knows whether a suspected offending food or a placebo is being tested 
B) only the patient knows whether a suspected offending food or a placebo is being tested 
C) neither the patient nor the care provider knows whether a suspected offending food or a placebo is being tested 
D) both the patient and the care provider know whether a suspected offending food or a placebo is being tested 
E) medical supervision is not needed 
A) ​only the care provider knows whether a suspected offending food or a placebo is being tested 
B) only the patient knows whether a suspected offending food or a placebo is being tested 
C) neither the patient nor the care provider knows whether a suspected offending food or a placebo is being tested 
D) both the patient and the care provider know whether a suspected offending food or a placebo is being tested 
E) medical supervision is not needed C

Question 3

Which food most likely contains gluten?

Accepted Answer

A) milk 
B) quinoa 
C) pizza 
D) popcorn 
E) grits 
A) milk 
B) quinoa 
C) pizza 
D) popcorn 
E) grits C

Question 4

The presence of _____ in wine has been blamed for the headaches associated with drinking wine.

Accepted Answer

A) histamine 
B) serotonin 
C) tryptophan 
D) MSG 
E) lysine 
A) histamine 
B) serotonin 
C) tryptophan 
D) MSG 
E) lysine

Question 5

Care should be taken to ensure adequate intake of _____ if milk and dairy product intake is restricted.

Accepted Answer

A) calcium and vitamin D 
B) calcium and vitamin C 
C) magnesium and vitamin B12 
D) iron and folic acid 
E) ​zinc and vitamin E 
A) calcium and vitamin D 
B) calcium and vitamin C 
C) magnesium and vitamin B12 
D) iron and folic acid 
E) ​zinc and vitamin E

Question 6

The incidence of food allergies is estimated to be higher in children than adults.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Celiac disease _____.

Accepted Answer

A) occurs in genetically susceptible people exposed to certain environmental triggers early in life 
B) can be easily diagnosed with a blood test 
C) is an intolerance to soy 
D) symptoms include nausea and a rash 
E) is treated by the exclusion of milk and milk products 
A) occurs in genetically susceptible people exposed to certain environmental triggers early in life 
B) can be easily diagnosed with a blood test 
C) is an intolerance to soy 
D) symptoms include nausea and a rash 
E) is treated by the exclusion of milk and milk products

Question 8

​Allergic reactions most commonly cause _____.

Accepted Answer

A) ​heartburn 
B) skin eruptions 
C) migraine headaches 
D) a rapid heartbeat 
E) ​respiratory problems 
A) ​heartburn 
B) skin eruptions 
C) migraine headaches 
D) a rapid heartbeat 
E) ​respiratory problems

Question 9

​Match each term with the appropriate definition.
-​double-blind,placebo-controlled food challenge

Accepted Answer

A) adverse reaction to a normally harmless substance in food that involves the body's immune system 
B) body tissues that provide protection against bacteria,viruses,and other substances identified by cells as harmful 
C) adverse reaction to a normally harmless substance in food that does not directly involve the body's immune system 
D) substance in food that is identified as harmful by the body and elicits an allergic reaction from the immune system 
E) proteins the body makes to combat allergens
F)substance released in allergic reactions that causes dilation of the blood vessels,itching,and hives
G)serious allergic reaction that is rapid in onset and can cause death
H)autoimmune disease characterized by inflammation of the small intestine lining related to genetically based intolerance to gluten
I)test used to determine the presence of a food allergy or other adverse reaction to a food
J)disorder characterized by reduced digestion of lactose due to low availability of lactase
K)term for gastrointestinal symptoms resulting from consumption of more lactose than can be digested with available lactase 
A) adverse reaction to a normally harmless substance in food that involves the body's immune system 
B) body tissues that provide protection against bacteria,viruses,and other substances identified by cells as harmful 
C) adverse reaction to a normally harmless substance in food that does not directly involve the body's immune system 
D) substance in food that is identified as harmful by the body and elicits an allergic reaction from the immune system 
E) proteins the body makes to combat allergens
F)substance released in allergic reactions that causes dilation of the blood vessels,itching,and hives
G)serious allergic reaction that is rapid in onset and can cause death
H)autoimmune disease characterized by inflammation of the small intestine lining related to genetically based intolerance to gluten
I)test used to determine the presence of a food allergy or other adverse reaction to a food
J)disorder characterized by reduced digestion of lactose due to low availability of lactase
K)term for gastrointestinal symptoms resulting from consumption of more lactose than can be digested with available lactase

Question 10

Carlota is a 35-year-old who has just been diagnosed with celiac disease.She also has a life-threatening allergy to peanuts and tree nuts.She has not had a problem eliminating peanuts and tree nuts from her diet,but she is concerned that she will have a difficult time modifying her diet to treat her celiac disease.In addition to these dietary concerns,she has recently noticed that when she eats ice cream or cottage cheese she experiences terrible abdominal pain,bloating,and flatulence.She has made an appointment with her health care provider to determine the type of problem with which she is dealing.
-Due to Carlota's peanut and tree nut allergy she should always _____.

Accepted Answer

A) wear a medical ID bracelet (only) 
B) have her doctor's contact information with her (only) 
C) carry an EpiPen (only) 
D) wear a medical ID bracelet and have her doctor's contact information with her 
E) wear a medical ID bracelet and carry an EpiPen 
A) wear a medical ID bracelet (only) 
B) have her doctor's contact information with her (only) 
C) carry an EpiPen (only) 
D) wear a medical ID bracelet and have her doctor's contact information with her 
E) wear a medical ID bracelet and carry an EpiPen

Question 11

Symptoms of non-celiac gluten sensitivity include _____.

Accepted Answer

A) joint pain 
B) flushing 
C) a rapid heartbeat 
D) nausea 
E) ​weight loss 
A) joint pain 
B) flushing 
C) a rapid heartbeat 
D) nausea 
E) ​weight loss

Question 12

Most commonly,allergic reactions cause a rash,diarrhea,congestion,or wheezing.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

The incidence of food allergies is estimated to be _____% in children and _____% in adults.

Accepted Answer

A) 3; 2 
B) 6; 3 
C) 8; 9 
D) 12; 10 
E) 13; 11 
A) 3; 2 
B) 6; 3 
C) 8; 9 
D) 12; 10 
E) 13; 11

Question 14

Skin prick tests are the most accurate test for diagnosing food allergies.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

People experience adverse reactions to food for three primary reasons including food poisoning.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Celiac disease is an intolerance to soy.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Carlota is a 35-year-old who has just been diagnosed with celiac disease.She also has a life-threatening allergy to peanuts and tree nuts.She has not had a problem eliminating peanuts and tree nuts from her diet,but she is concerned that she will have a difficult time modifying her diet to treat her celiac disease.In addition to these dietary concerns,she has recently noticed that when she eats ice cream or cottage cheese she experiences terrible abdominal pain,bloating,and flatulence.She has made an appointment with her health care provider to determine the type of problem with which she is dealing.
-The symptoms Carlota experiences following dairy consumption may be caused by _____.

Accepted Answer

A) a soy intolerance 
B) lactose maldigestion 
C) sulfite sensitivity 
D) tyramine sensitivity 
E) MSG sensitivity 
A) a soy intolerance 
B) lactose maldigestion 
C) sulfite sensitivity 
D) tyramine sensitivity 
E) MSG sensitivity

Question 18

​Match each term with the appropriate definition.
-food allergy​

Accepted Answer

A) adverse reaction to a normally harmless substance in food that involves the body's immune system 
B) body tissues that provide protection against bacteria,viruses,and other substances identified by cells as harmful 
C) adverse reaction to a normally harmless substance in food that does not directly involve the body's immune system 
D) substance in food that is identified as harmful by the body and elicits an allergic reaction from the immune system 
E) proteins the body makes to combat allergens
F)substance released in allergic reactions that causes dilation of the blood vessels,itching,and hives
G)serious allergic reaction that is rapid in onset and can cause death
H)autoimmune disease characterized by inflammation of the small intestine lining related to genetically based intolerance to gluten
I)test used to determine the presence of a food allergy or other adverse reaction to a food
J)disorder characterized by reduced digestion of lactose due to low availability of lactase
K)term for gastrointestinal symptoms resulting from consumption of more lactose than can be digested with available lactase 
A) adverse reaction to a normally harmless substance in food that involves the body's immune system 
B) body tissues that provide protection against bacteria,viruses,and other substances identified by cells as harmful 
C) adverse reaction to a normally harmless substance in food that does not directly involve the body's immune system 
D) substance in food that is identified as harmful by the body and elicits an allergic reaction from the immune system 
E) proteins the body makes to combat allergens
F)substance released in allergic reactions that causes dilation of the blood vessels,itching,and hives
G)serious allergic reaction that is rapid in onset and can cause death
H)autoimmune disease characterized by inflammation of the small intestine lining related to genetically based intolerance to gluten
I)test used to determine the presence of a food allergy or other adverse reaction to a food
J)disorder characterized by reduced digestion of lactose due to low availability of lactase
K)term for gastrointestinal symptoms resulting from consumption of more lactose than can be digested with available lactase

Question 19

Which food additive can cause anaphylactic shock and bring on an asthma attack in sensitive people?

Accepted Answer

A) aspartame 
B) sodium nitrite 
C) sulfite 
D) sodium benzoate 
E) MSG 
A) aspartame 
B) sodium nitrite 
C) sulfite 
D) sodium benzoate 
E) MSG

Question 20

The FDA prohibits the use of sulfite _____.

Accepted Answer

A) in wine 
B) on fresh fruits and vegetables 
C) in tea 
D) in hard cider 
E) on dried fruit 
A) in wine 
B) on fresh fruits and vegetables 
C) in tea 
D) in hard cider 
E) on dried fruit

Exam 17: Food Allergies and Intolerances

Approximately 20-30% of the general public has a food allergy to one or more foods.

During the double-blind,placebo-controlled food challenge,_____.

Which food most likely contains gluten?

The presence of _____ in wine has been blamed for the headaches associated with drinking wine.

Care should be taken to ensure adequate intake of _____ if milk and dairy product intake is restricted.

The incidence of food allergies is estimated to be higher in children than adults.

Celiac disease _____.

​Allergic reactions most commonly cause _____.

​Match each term with the appropriate definition. -​double-blind,placebo-controlled food challenge

Symptoms of non-celiac gluten sensitivity include _____.

Most commonly,allergic reactions cause a rash,diarrhea,congestion,or wheezing.

The incidence of food allergies is estimated to be _____% in children and _____% in adults.

Skin prick tests are the most accurate test for diagnosing food allergies.

People experience adverse reactions to food for three primary reasons including food poisoning.

Celiac disease is an intolerance to soy.

​Match each term with the appropriate definition. -food allergy​

Which food additive can cause anaphylactic shock and bring on an asthma attack in sensitive people?

The FDA prohibits the use of sulfite _____.

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Allergic reactions most commonly cause _____.

Match each term with the appropriate definition. -double-blind,placebo-controlled food challenge

The incidence of food allergies is estimated to be _% in children and _% in adults.

Match each term with the appropriate definition. -food allergy