Exam 19: Carbohydrate- and Fat-Modified Diets for Malabsorption Disorders

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Which laboratory test can diagnosis lactose intolerance? ​

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Most enzyme preparations used to treat pancreatitis are enteric coated to:

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Fat malabsorption is associated with all of these conditions EXCEPT:

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Case Study Questions ​ Use the following case study to answer questions. Kati is a 27-year-old Caucasian who works as a bank teller. She is 5'3" tall and weighs 102 pounds. She began experiencing recurrent gastrointestinal disturbances, such as diarrhea, steatorrhea, and flatulence, several months ago. She made an appointment with her physician after noticing that she was losing weight. Laboratory tests confirmed a diagnosis of celiac disease. -​ In addition to consuming a gluten-free diet, Kati should be instructed to avoid _____ until her intestines have recovered.

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hepcidin
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genetic mutation that reduces hemoglobin synthesis
failure of stem cells to develop into RBCs
immature RBC
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hepcidin
genetic mutation that reduces hemoglobin synthesis
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Acute pancreatitis is most often caused by high blood triglycerides. ​

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Deficiencies of _____ most frequently cause anemia. ​

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medium-chain triglycerides
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do not require lipase or bile for digestion and absorption, can be used as an alternative source of dietary fat
a condition characterized by an abnormal immune reaction to wheat gluten that causes severe intestinal damage and nutrient malabsorption
excessive fat in the stools resulting from fat malabsorption; characterized by stools that are loose, frothy, and foul smelling due to a high fat content
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medium-chain triglycerides
do not require lipase or bile for digestion and absorption, can be used as an alternative source of dietary fat
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A patient with celiac disease should avoid:

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After intestinal resection, the absorptive efficiency of the intestine is improved through:

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Patients with celiac disease often cannot tolerate:

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Case Study Child with Cystic Fibrosis: Julia Franklin is a 6-year-old child who was diagnosed with cystic fibrosis at age 2. She has a poor appetite, and her height and weight are below normal for her age. Her parents have been instructed to feed her a high-calorie, high-protein, high-fat diet with extra salt and to provide snacks between all meals. She takes supplemental enzymes each time she eats. She experiences frequent respiratory infections and has had numerous hospitalizations for cystic fibrosis exacerbation since her diagnosis. -If Julia cannot swallow the supplemental enzymes, suggest ways her parents might provide the enzymes to her.

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Which condition does not lead to the development of anemia?

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The hydrogen breath test is often used to diagnose lactose intolerance, but it can diagnose malabsorption of other types of carbohydrate, as well. ​

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Bacterial overgrowth in the stomach and small intestine can result in:

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Case Study Questions ​ Use the following case study to answer questions. Kati is a 27-year-old Caucasian who works as a bank teller. She is 5'3" tall and weighs 102 pounds. She began experiencing recurrent gastrointestinal disturbances, such as diarrhea, steatorrhea, and flatulence, several months ago. She made an appointment with her physician after noticing that she was losing weight. Laboratory tests confirmed a diagnosis of celiac disease. -Kati is at greatest risk of _____ malabsorption. ​

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Match each nutrition term with the appropriate definition.
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microcytic anemia
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blocks the release of iron from storage and thereby renders iron unavailable for red blood cell production
stimulates RBC production in bone marrow
failure of stem cells to develop into RBCs
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microcytic anemia
blocks the release of iron from storage and thereby renders iron unavailable for red blood cell production
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Motility disorders that accelerate gastric emptying or intestinal transit can cause fat malabsorption because they prevent the normal mixing of dietary fat with lipase and bile. ​

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dermatitis herpetiformis
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refers to medications or enzyme preparations that are coated to withstand gastric acidity and dissolve only at the higher pH of the small intestine
used to test whether small intestine is able to absorb nutrients
excessive fat in the stools resulting from fat malabsorption; characterized by stools that are loose, frothy, and foul smelling due to a high fat content
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dermatitis herpetiformis
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Patients with celiac disease must avoid foods that contain:

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