Question 1

Low blood HDL levels are:

Accepted Answer

A) highly predictive of CHD risk. 
B) associated with underweight. 
C) related to increased exercise. 
D) more prevalent in females. 
E) directly correlated to elevated homocysteine levels. 
A) highly predictive of CHD risk. 
B) associated with underweight. 
C) related to increased exercise. 
D) more prevalent in females. 
E) directly correlated to elevated homocysteine levels.

Question 2

Match between columns
                        Premises: foam cells

Accepted Answer

The Answer of swollen cells in the artery wall that is...

Question 3

People with tremors, spasticity, and uneven or jerky movements may benefit from the use of:

Accepted Answer

A) a rocker knife. 
B) a cutout plastic cup. 
C) weighted utensils. 
D) a battery-powered feeding machine. 
E) flexible utensils. 
A) a rocker knife. 
B) a cutout plastic cup. 
C) weighted utensils. 
D) a battery-powered feeding machine. 
E) flexible utensils.

Question 4

A patient has begun taking furosemide to manage heart failure. Which foods should she consume frequently?

Accepted Answer

A) legumes 
B) peanut butter 
C) bananas and other potassium-rich foods 
D) milk and other milk products 
E) proteins 
A) legumes 
B) peanut butter 
C) bananas and other potassium-rich foods 
D) milk and other milk products 
E) proteins

Question 5

The primary blood cholesterol linked to increased CHD risk is:

Accepted Answer

A) HDL. 
B) LDL. 
C) triglycerides. 
D) VLDL. 
E) homocysteine. 
A) HDL. 
B) LDL. 
C) triglycerides. 
D) VLDL. 
E) homocysteine.

Question 6

A patient who takes _____ needs to monitor their vitamin K intake.

Accepted Answer

A) warfarin 
B) ACE inhibitor 
C) statins 
D) digoxin 
E) diruetics 
A) warfarin 
B) ACE inhibitor 
C) statins 
D) digoxin 
E) diruetics

Question 7

One effective way to lower LDL cholesterol levels is to:

Accepted Answer

A) use reduced-fat margarine. 
B) use margarines made with plant sterols. 
C) switch from butter to margarine. 
D) use butter instead of margarine. 
E) use margarine high in trans fats. 
A) use reduced-fat margarine. 
B) use margarines made with plant sterols. 
C) switch from butter to margarine. 
D) use butter instead of margarine. 
E) use margarine high in trans fats.

Question 8

The formation of plaque is:

Accepted Answer

A) unrelated to high blood pressure. 
B) an inflammatory response. 
C) an autoimmune disorder. 
D) limited to smaller blood vessels. 
E) limited to the heart. 
A) unrelated to high blood pressure. 
B) an inflammatory response. 
C) an autoimmune disorder. 
D) limited to smaller blood vessels. 
E) limited to the heart.

Question 9

Fibrates and nicotinic acid:

Accepted Answer

A) lower blood triglycerides and raise HDL. 
B) lower HDL and increase LDL. 
C) lower blood triglycerides and HDL. 
D) raise both HDL and LDL. 
E) have no effect on blood lipid levels. 
A) lower blood triglycerides and raise HDL. 
B) lower HDL and increase LDL. 
C) lower blood triglycerides and HDL. 
D) raise both HDL and LDL. 
E) have no effect on blood lipid levels.

Question 10

Diseases of the heart and blood vessels are collectively referred to as _____ diseases. ​

Accepted Answer

A) coronary artery 
B) cardiovascular 
C) coronary heart 
D) ischemic heart 
E) pulmonary-cardio 
A) coronary artery 
B) cardiovascular 
C) coronary heart 
D) ischemic heart 
E) pulmonary-cardio

Question 11

Atherosclerosis is dangerous to arterial function because:

Accepted Answer

A) it causes decreased blood pressure on artery walls. 
B) it increases arterial elasticity. 
C) it narrows the arterial lumen, so it is easily obstructed by a clot. 
D) it changes the heart rate. 
E) it decreases the ability of blood to clot. 
A) it causes decreased blood pressure on artery walls. 
B) it increases arterial elasticity. 
C) it narrows the arterial lumen, so it is easily obstructed by a clot. 
D) it changes the heart rate. 
E) it decreases the ability of blood to clot.

Question 12

Which statement is representative of atherosclerosis? ​

Accepted Answer

A) It can affect almost any organ in the body. 
B) It results in malabsorption. 
C) It can interfere with the secretion of digestive enzymes. 
D) It is rare in women. 
E) It is more of a venous than arterial disease. 
A) It can affect almost any organ in the body. 
B) It results in malabsorption. 
C) It can interfere with the secretion of digestive enzymes. 
D) It is rare in women. 
E) It is more of a venous than arterial disease.

Question 13

The DASH Eating Plan provides more _____ than the typical American diet. ​

Accepted Answer

A) sodium 
B) iron 
C) calcium 
D) zinc 
E) water 
A) sodium 
B) iron 
C) calcium 
D) zinc 
E) water

Question 14

The primary dietary recommendation for heart failure is protein restriction. ​

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Compared to the typical American diet, the DASH diet provides:

Accepted Answer

A) more fruits and vegetables. 
B) less milk and dairy products. 
C) more grains and fat. 
D) more meat. 
E) more water. 
A) more fruits and vegetables. 
B) less milk and dairy products. 
C) more grains and fat. 
D) more meat. 
E) more water.

Question 16

Individuals with total blood cholesterol above _____ mg/dL are at high risk for CHD disease. ​

Accepted Answer

A) 150 
B) 175 
C) 200 
D) 220 
E) 240 
A) 150 
B) 175 
C) 200 
D) 220 
E) 240

Question 17

Which dietary adjustment increases the effectiveness of the DASH diet?

Accepted Answer

A) low sodium intake 
B) high protein intake 
C) supplements of water-soluble vitamins 
D) low potassium intake 
E) increased water intake 
A) low sodium intake 
B) high protein intake 
C) supplements of water-soluble vitamins 
D) low potassium intake 
E) increased water intake

Question 18

Match between columns
                        Premises: thrombosis

Accepted Answer

The Answer of cholesterol lowering drugs and a sudden injury is...

Exam 22: Fat-Controlled, Mineral-Modified Diets for Cardiovascular Diseases

Low blood HDL levels are:

People with tremors, spasticity, and uneven or jerky movements may benefit from the use of:

A patient has begun taking furosemide to manage heart failure. Which foods should she consume frequently?

The primary blood cholesterol linked to increased CHD risk is:

A patient who takes _____ needs to monitor their vitamin K intake.

One effective way to lower LDL cholesterol levels is to:

The formation of plaque is:

Fibrates and nicotinic acid:

Diseases of the heart and blood vessels are collectively referred to as _____ diseases. ​

Atherosclerosis is dangerous to arterial function because:

Which statement is representative of atherosclerosis? ​

The DASH Eating Plan provides more _____ than the typical American diet. ​

The primary dietary recommendation for heart failure is protein restriction. ​

Compared to the typical American diet, the DASH diet provides:

Individuals with total blood cholesterol above _____ mg/dL are at high risk for CHD disease. ​

Which dietary adjustment increases the effectiveness of the DASH diet?

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

Carbohydrate- and Fat-Modified Diets for Malabsorption Disorders

Nutrition Therapy for Liver and Gallbladder Diseases

Carbohydrate-Controlled Diets for Diabetes Mellitus

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

Diseases of the heart and blood vessels are collectively referred to as _____ diseases.

Which statement is representative of atherosclerosis?

The DASH Eating Plan provides more _____ than the typical American diet.

The primary dietary recommendation for heart failure is protein restriction.

Individuals with total blood cholesterol above _____ mg/dL are at high risk for CHD disease.