Question 1

Small outpouchings in the lower gastrointestinal tract are called

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A)   hernias.
B)   lesions.
C)   diverticula.
D)   epiploic appendages.

Question 2

The characteristic symptoms of celiac disease are

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A)   vomiting and diarrhea.
B)   diarrhea and steatorrhea.
C)   abdominal pain and constipation.
D)   chronic, bloody diarrhea.

Question 3

An eroded mucosal area in the central portion of the gastrointestinal tract describes a

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A)   hiatal hernia.
B)   diverticulum.
C)   peptic ulcer.
D)   Crohn's lesion.

Question 4

Most ulcers occur in the

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A)   esophagus.
B)   stomach.
C)   duodenal bulb.
D)   ileum.

Question 5

A clinical symptom of gallbladder inflammation or gallstones is

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A)   pain and distention after eating.
B)   jaundice.
C)   anorexia.
D)   weakness and apathy.

Question 6

The lower esophageal sphincter muscle controls entry of food into the

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A)   esophagus.
B)   stomach.
C)   small intestine.
D)   rectum.

Question 7

A food that individuals with celiac disease would need to eliminate is

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A)   cream of wheat.
B)   homemade applesauce.
C)   vanilla yogurt.
D)   buttermilk.

Question 8

The term used to describe difficulty in swallowing is

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A)   pyrosis.
B)   polydipsia.
C)   dysphagia.
D)   dyspepsia.

Question 9

Nutrition therapy for gallbladder disorders includes

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A)   reducing cholesterol intake.
B)   eliminating gas-forming foods.
C)   lowering fat intake.
D)   increasing caloric intake.

Question 10

Of the following,a food choice that would help provide adequate protein for recovery from hepatitis is

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A)   grilled chicken.
B)   apple turnover.
C)   fruit salad.
D)   English muffin.

Question 11

The primary objective of treatment of hepatic encephalopathy is to

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A)   encourage the patient to eat.
B)   feed the patient parenterally to give the liver a rest.
C)   remove sources of excess ammonia.
D)   encourage the patient to exercise and maintain mental functions.

Question 12

Which of the following describes general nutrition guidelines for a patient with a peptic ulcer?

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A)   General, well-balanced diet as tolerated
B)   High-protein, low-fiber diet with no seasonings
C)   High-protein diet and regularly scheduled meals
D)   Low-fiber diet with no seasonings and no milk or cream

Question 13

A patient with a history of diverticulosis who complains of severe left lower quadrant pain with diarrhea,nausea,and vomiting should be evaluated for

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A)   diverticulitis.
B)   obstruction.
C)   diarrhea.
D)   celiac disease.

Question 14

Nutrition therapy for hepatitis includes a diet that is _____ in protein,_____ in carbohydrate,and _____ in fat.

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A)   high, high, high
B)   low, high, low
C)   low, low, high
D)   high, high, moderate

Question 15

To reduce the incidence of constipation,an appropriate dietary intervention would be to

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A)   encourage daily use of over-the-counter laxatives.
B)   include 2 servings of ice cream twice a week between meals.
C)   include servings of natural laxatives such as dried apricots and prunes.
D)   decrease fluid intake since this may interfere with bowel regularity.

Question 16

Many people who have gastroesophageal reflux are

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A)   underweight.
B)   obese.
C)   male.
D)   children.

Question 17

Patients with cystic fibrosis need to take

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A)   enzymes and supplements.
B)   large doses of vitamins and minerals.
C)   antidiarrheal agents.
D)   hormones and enzymes.

Question 18

A resident who has Parkinson's disease and resides in a long-term care facility has recurring pneumonia and coughs while eating.This may be evidence of

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A)   dysphasia.
B)   dysphagia.
C)   achalasia.
D)   dyspnea.

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