Question 1

The most common nutrient-drug interactions that occur with mycophenolate (purine synthesis inhibitor)  are:

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A)   high cholesterol and hypertriglyceridemia
B)   dyspepsia, abdominal pain, and diarrhea
C)   hematochezia and iron deficiency anemia
D)   muscle cramps, joint pain, and fever
E)   headache, dizziness, and confusion

Question 2

Which nutrition intervention is appropriate for a patient with an acute attack of cholangitis?

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A)   a low-fat diet
B)   decreased fluid intake
C)   supplementation with vitamin B6
D)   enteral nutrition
E)   increased carbohydrate intake

Question 3

The liver receives blood from two sources: the hepatic portal vein and the hepatic artery.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Which surgical procedure is used to detect and remove bile duct stones?

Accepted Answer

A)   magnetic resonance cholangiopancreatography
B)   percutaneous transhepatic cholangiography
C)   hepatobiliary scintigraphy
D)   magnetic resonance imaging
E)   endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography

Question 5

A syndrome of impaired mental status and abnormal neuromuscular function that results from liver failure is known as:

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A)   hepatic stenosis
B)   jaundice
C)   hepatic encephalopathy
D)   fulminant hepatitis
E)   hepatomegaly

Question 6

Give three examples of possible nutrition diagnoses associated with acute hepatitis.

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Common nutrition diagnoses that may be a...

Question 7

When a gallstone passes from the gallbladder through the cystic duct and lodges in the common bile duct or in the head of the pancreas, the condition is called _______________.

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The answer of When a gallstone passes from the gallbladder...

Question 8

Describe a basic nutrition assessment for a patient with gallbladder disease.

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For the patient with gallbladder disorde...

Question 9

The most common cause of cirrhosis in the United States is:

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A)   alcohol abuse
B)   hepatitis B
C)   nonalcoholic fatty liver disease
D)   hepatitis C
E)   biliary colic

Question 10

Explain why malnutrition is prominent in a patient with alcoholism or alcoholic hepatitis.

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Alcohol often replaces food in the diet....

Question 11

Describe the possible complications associated with thiamin deficiency in a patient with alcohol dependency.

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The most common cause of thiamin deficie...

Question 12

The most common clinical sign of fatty liver is _______________.

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The answer of The most common clinical sign of fatty...

Question 13

Wernicke-Korsakoff syndrome is associated with excessive alcohol intake and a deficiency of which nutrient?

Accepted Answer

A)   thiamin
B)   vitamin B12
C)   vitamin D
D)   folate
E)   vitamin B6

Question 14

Which condition is commonly associated with chronic pancreatitis?

Accepted Answer

A)   celiac disease
B)   anorexia
C)   diabetes
D)   renal failure
E)   atrial fibrillation

Question 15

The recommended daily protein intake for a patient with alcoholic hepatitis would be:

Accepted Answer

A)   0.5-0.8 grams/kilogram
B)   0.8-1.0 grams/kilogram
C)   1.0-1.5 grams/kilogram
D)   1.5-2.0 grams/kilogram
E)   2.5-3.0 grams/kilogram

Question 16

_______________ is an inflammation of the biliary ducts, usually secondary to obstruction of the common bile duct leading to infection.

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The answer of _______________ is an inflammation of the biliary...

Question 17

Which of the following statements best describes hepatobiliary scintigraphy?

Accepted Answer

A)   A noninvasive test produces cross-section images of parts of the body.
B)   A gamma camera takes pictures of a radioactive compound as the bile moves through the liver, bile ducts, gallbladder, and small intestine.
C)   An endoscope is inserted down the throat, through the stomach, and into the small intestine to view internal structures.
D)   A noninvasive X-ray produces three-dimensional pictures of parts of the body.
E)   The patient is injected with a small amount of radioactive material that is absorbed by the gallbladder, which is then stimulated to contract.

Question 18

Fat malabsorption with chronic pancreatitis results in _______________.

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The answer of Fat malabsorption with chronic pancreatitis results in...

Question 19

Which factor in a laboratory test is most likely to be elevated in a patient with fatty liver?

Accepted Answer

A)   serum albumin
B)   glucose
C)   red blood cells
D)   cortisol
E)   serum transaminase

Question 20

Bile salts aid in the absorption of fatty acids through the formation of which substance?

Accepted Answer

A)   micelles
B)   chylomicrons
C)   acetyl CoA
D)   prothrombin
E)   mucoproteins

Exam 16: Diseases of the Liver Gallbladder and Exocrine Pancreas

Bile salts aid in the absorption of fatty acids through the formation of which substance?

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_______________ is an inflammation of the biliary ducts, usually secondary to obstruction of the common bile duct leading to infection.

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Which factor in a laboratory test is most likely to be elevated in a patient with fatty liver?

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Describe the possible complications associated with thiamin deficiency in a patient with alcohol dependency.

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Fat malabsorption with chronic pancreatitis results in _______________.

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Which condition is commonly associated with chronic pancreatitis?

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When a gallstone passes from the gallbladder through the cystic duct and lodges in the common bile duct or in the head of the pancreas, the condition is called _______________.

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Wernicke-Korsakoff syndrome is associated with excessive alcohol intake and a deficiency of which nutrient?

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Which surgical procedure is used to detect and remove bile duct stones?

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Give three examples of possible nutrition diagnoses associated with acute hepatitis.

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The most common clinical sign of fatty liver is _______________.

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Which nutrition intervention is appropriate for a patient with an acute attack of cholangitis?

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Describe a basic nutrition assessment for a patient with gallbladder disease.

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The liver receives blood from two sources: the hepatic portal vein and the hepatic artery.

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Explain why malnutrition is prominent in a patient with alcoholism or alcoholic hepatitis.

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The most common nutrient-drug interactions that occur with mycophenolate (purine synthesis inhibitor) are:

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The most common cause of cirrhosis in the United States is:

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A syndrome of impaired mental status and abnormal neuromuscular function that results from liver failure is known as:

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The recommended daily protein intake for a patient with alcoholic hepatitis would be:

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Which of the following statements best describes hepatobiliary scintigraphy?

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