Multiple Choice
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 _____.
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
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Q5: Care should be taken to ensure adequate
Q6: The incidence of food allergies is estimated
Q7: Celiac disease _.<br>A)occurs in genetically susceptible people
Q8: Allergic reactions most commonly cause _.<br>A)heartburn<br>B)skin eruptions<br>C)migraine
Q9: Match each term with the appropriate definition.<br>-double-blind,placebo-controlled
Q11: Symptoms of non-celiac gluten sensitivity include _.<br>A)joint
Q12: Most commonly,allergic reactions cause a rash,diarrhea,congestion,or wheezing.
Q13: The incidence of food allergies is estimated
Q14: Skin prick tests are the most accurate
Q15: People experience adverse reactions to food for