Question 1

Fat malabsorption is associated with deficiencies of:

Accepted Answer

A) water-soluble vitamins, potassium, sodium, and iron. 
B) fat- and water-soluble vitamins, magnesium, and iron. 
C) fat-soluble vitamins, calcium, magnesium, and essential fatty acids. 
D) calcium, potassium, sodium, and essential fatty acids. 
E) water-soluble vitamins, potassium, magnesium, and iron. 
A) water-soluble vitamins, potassium, sodium, and iron. 
B) fat- and water-soluble vitamins, magnesium, and iron. 
C) fat-soluble vitamins, calcium, magnesium, and essential fatty acids. 
D) calcium, potassium, sodium, and essential fatty acids. 
E) water-soluble vitamins, potassium, magnesium, and iron.

Question 2

The initial treatment for a patient with acute pancreatitis includes:

Accepted Answer

A) pain control and intravenous hydration. 
B) restricting fluids. 
C) tube feeding with an elemental formula. 
D) immediate administration of total parenteral nutrition. 
E) normal food intake with insulin injections. 
A) pain control and intravenous hydration. 
B) restricting fluids. 
C) tube feeding with an elemental formula. 
D) immediate administration of total parenteral nutrition. 
E) normal food intake with insulin injections.

Question 3

Iron is absorbed primarily in the:

Accepted Answer

A) lungs. 
B) duodenum. 
C) stomach. 
D) ileum. 
E) liver. 
A) lungs. 
B) duodenum. 
C) stomach. 
D) ileum. 
E) liver.

Question 4

Severe liver disease can lead to fat malabsorption because:

Accepted Answer

A) bile availability is reduced. 
B) the production of pancreatic lipase is reduced. 
C) it results in damage to the intestinal wall. 
D) intestinal transit is increased. 
E) duodenal surface area is reduced. 
A) bile availability is reduced. 
B) the production of pancreatic lipase is reduced. 
C) it results in damage to the intestinal wall. 
D) intestinal transit is increased. 
E) duodenal surface area is reduced.

Question 5

Intestinal adaptation is a process that:

Accepted Answer

A) occurs in celiac disease patients who are on gluten-free diets. 
B) accounts for the pathology in acute pancreatitis. 
C) results in diminished intestinal function. 
D) occurs after a prolonged low-fat diet. 
E) occurs after a bowel resection. 
A) occurs in celiac disease patients who are on gluten-free diets. 
B) accounts for the pathology in acute pancreatitis. 
C) results in diminished intestinal function. 
D) occurs after a prolonged low-fat diet. 
E) occurs after a bowel resection.

Question 6

Which foods should be avoided by individuals on a fat-restricted diet? ​

Accepted Answer

A) angel food cake, fat-free milk, and pears 
B) cherry pie, chocolate milk, and spareribs 
C) marshmallows, fat-free yogurt, and green beans 
D) oranges, jelly beans, and noodles 
E) pasta, bread and coffee 
A) angel food cake, fat-free milk, and pears 
B) cherry pie, chocolate milk, and spareribs 
C) marshmallows, fat-free yogurt, and green beans 
D) oranges, jelly beans, and noodles 
E) pasta, bread and coffee

Question 7

Fat malabsorption can lead to:

Accepted Answer

A) kidney stones. 
B) diabetes. 
C) muscle loss. 
D) decreased pancreatic function. 
E) hypertension. 
A) kidney stones. 
B) diabetes. 
C) muscle loss. 
D) decreased pancreatic function. 
E) hypertension.

Question 8

Generally, up to _____% of the small intestine can be resected without serious nutrition consequences. ​

Accepted Answer

A) 25 
B) 30 
C) 45 
D) 50 
E) 60 
A) 25 
B) 30 
C) 45 
D) 50 
E) 60

Question 9

Mrs. Hernandez, a 59-year-old female, has been experiencing diarrhea and increased intestinal gas after drinking milk. She is diagnosed with lactose intolerance and subsequently worries about her bone health if she cannot drink milk. The nurse reassures her that she may still be able to tolerate some dairy foods and consume adequate calcium by all of these means EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A) adding lactase to milk. 
B) consuming yogurt with live bacterial cultures. 
C) dividing her milk intake into small portions throughout the day. 
D) consuming processed, but not aged, cheeses. 
E) consuming food with her milk. 
A) adding lactase to milk. 
B) consuming yogurt with live bacterial cultures. 
C) dividing her milk intake into small portions throughout the day. 
D) consuming processed, but not aged, cheeses. 
E) consuming food with her milk.

Question 10

Which condition is not a potential cause of bacterial overgrowth? ​

Accepted Answer

A) atrophic gastritis 
B) use of acid-suppressing medications 
C) lactose intolerance 
D) certain gastrectomy procedures 
E) impaired intestinal motility 
A) atrophic gastritis 
B) use of acid-suppressing medications 
C) lactose intolerance 
D) certain gastrectomy procedures 
E) impaired intestinal motility

Question 11

Match between columns
                        Premises: reticulocytes

Accepted Answer

The Answer of production of RBCs and blocks the release is...

Question 12

The absorption of vitamins and minerals begins in the:

Accepted Answer

A) duodenum/jejunum. 
B) jejunum/ileum. 
C) ileum. 
D) colon. 
E) stomach. 
A) duodenum/jejunum. 
B) jejunum/ileum. 
C) ileum. 
D) colon. 
E) stomach.

Question 13

Malabsorption of calcium is common in persons with fat malabsorption. This can ultimately result in:

Accepted Answer

A) fluid and electrolyte imbalances. 
B) increased risk of bone loss. 
C) loss of taste acuity. 
D) insulin resistance. 
E) muscle loss. 
A) fluid and electrolyte imbalances. 
B) increased risk of bone loss. 
C) loss of taste acuity. 
D) insulin resistance. 
E) muscle loss.

Question 14

C hemical compounds formed from fatty acids and positively charged minerals are called:

Accepted Answer

A) oxalate. 
B) kidney stones. 
C) steatorrhea. 
D) MCTs. 
E) soaps. 
A) oxalate. 
B) kidney stones. 
C) steatorrhea. 
D) MCTs. 
E) soaps.

Question 15

Match between columns
                        Premises: erythropoiesis

Accepted Answer

The Answer of  immature RBC and production of RBCs is...

Question 16

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. 
-What is the cause of cystic fibrosis?

Accepted Answer

It is a genetic disorder cause

Question 17

Which food is included in a gluten-restricted diet? ​

Accepted Answer

A) wheat 
B) rice 
C) barley 
D) rye 
E) malted milk 
A) wheat 
B) rice 
C) barley 
D) rye 
E) malted milk

Question 18

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.
-The gastrointestinal symptoms Kati is experiencing are due to:

Accepted Answer

A) severe damage to the intestinal mucosa and subsequent malabsorption. 
B) a lack of pancreatic enzymes and resulting malabsorption. 
C) gastrointestinal obstructions caused by the secretion of thick mucus. 
D) bacterial overgrowth causing a disruption in fat digestion and absorption. 
E) loss of insulin production and function. 
A) severe damage to the intestinal mucosa and subsequent malabsorption. 
B) a lack of pancreatic enzymes and resulting malabsorption. 
C) gastrointestinal obstructions caused by the secretion of thick mucus. 
D) bacterial overgrowth causing a disruption in fat digestion and absorption. 
E) loss of insulin production and function.

Question 19

Ordinarily, the GI tract is protected from bacterial overgrowth by alkaline secretions, which prevent bacterial reproduction.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

What is the primary cause of chronic pancreatitis? ​

Accepted Answer

A) high-fat diet 
B) gallstones 
C) type 2 diabetes 
D) alcohol abuse 
E) elevated blood triglycerides 
A) high-fat diet 
B) gallstones 
C) type 2 diabetes 
D) alcohol abuse 
E) elevated blood triglycerides

Fat malabsorption is associated with deficiencies of:

The initial treatment for a patient with acute pancreatitis includes:

Iron is absorbed primarily in the:

Severe liver disease can lead to fat malabsorption because:

Intestinal adaptation is a process that:

Which foods should be avoided by individuals on a fat-restricted diet?

Fat malabsorption can lead to:

Generally, up to _____% of the small intestine can be resected without serious nutrition consequences.

Which condition is not a potential cause of bacterial overgrowth?

The absorption of vitamins and minerals begins in the:

Malabsorption of calcium is common in persons with fat malabsorption. This can ultimately result in:

C hemical compounds formed from fatty acids and positively charged minerals are called:

Which food is included in a gluten-restricted diet?

Ordinarily, the GI tract is protected from bacterial overgrowth by alkaline secretions, which prevent bacterial reproduction.

What is the primary cause of chronic pancreatitis?

Overview of Nutrition and Health

Carbohydrates

Lipids

Protein

Digestion and Absorption

Metabolism, Energy Balance, and Body Composition

Weight Management

The Vitamins

Water and the Minerals

Fitness and Nutrition

Nutrition Through the Life Span: Pregnancy and Lactation

Nutrition Through the Life Span: Infancy, Childhood, and Adolescence

Nutrition Through the Life Span: Later Adulthood

Illness and Nutrition Care

Medications, Diet-Drug Interactions, and Herbal Supplements

Specialized Nutrition Support: Enteral and Parenteral Nutrition

Foods and Food Consistency for Upper Gi Disorders

Fiber-Modified Diets for Lower Gastrointestinal Tract Disorders

Nutrition Therapy for Liver and Gallbladder Diseases

Carbohydrate-Controlled Diets for Diabetes Mellitus

Fat-Controlled, Mineral-Modified Diets for Cardiovascular Diseases

Protein-, Mineral-, and Fluid-Modified Diets for Kidney Diseases

Energy- and Protein-Modified Diets for Metabolic and Respiratory Stress

Energy- and Protein-Modified Diets for Cancer and Hiv Infection

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

Fat malabsorption is associated with deficiencies of:

The initial treatment for a patient with acute pancreatitis includes:

Iron is absorbed primarily in the:

Severe liver disease can lead to fat malabsorption because:

Intestinal adaptation is a process that:

Which foods should be avoided by individuals on a fat-restricted diet? ​

Fat malabsorption can lead to:

Generally, up to _____% of the small intestine can be resected without serious nutrition consequences. ​

Which condition is not a potential cause of bacterial overgrowth? ​

The absorption of vitamins and minerals begins in the:

Malabsorption of calcium is common in persons with fat malabsorption. This can ultimately result in:

C hemical compounds formed from fatty acids and positively charged minerals are called:

Which food is included in a gluten-restricted diet? ​

Ordinarily, the GI tract is protected from bacterial overgrowth by alkaline secretions, which prevent bacterial reproduction.

What is the primary cause of chronic pancreatitis? ​

Overview of Nutrition and Health

Carbohydrates

Lipids

Protein

Digestion and Absorption

Metabolism, Energy Balance, and Body Composition

Weight Management

The Vitamins

Water and the Minerals

Fitness and Nutrition

Nutrition Through the Life Span: Pregnancy and Lactation

Nutrition Through the Life Span: Infancy, Childhood, and Adolescence

Nutrition Through the Life Span: Later Adulthood

Illness and Nutrition Care

Medications, Diet-Drug Interactions, and Herbal Supplements

Specialized Nutrition Support: Enteral and Parenteral Nutrition

Foods and Food Consistency for Upper Gi Disorders

Fiber-Modified Diets for Lower Gastrointestinal Tract Disorders

Nutrition Therapy for Liver and Gallbladder Diseases

Carbohydrate-Controlled Diets for Diabetes Mellitus

Fat-Controlled, Mineral-Modified Diets for Cardiovascular Diseases

Protein-, Mineral-, and Fluid-Modified Diets for Kidney Diseases

Energy- and Protein-Modified Diets for Metabolic and Respiratory Stress

Energy- and Protein-Modified Diets for Cancer and Hiv Infection

Filters

Which foods should be avoided by individuals on a fat-restricted diet?

Generally, up to _____% of the small intestine can be resected without serious nutrition consequences.

Which condition is not a potential cause of bacterial overgrowth?

Which food is included in a gluten-restricted diet?

What is the primary cause of chronic pancreatitis?