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The most appropriate snack for a patient with cirrhosis of the liver would be


A) chicken noodle soup.
B) pretzels with peanut butter.
C) chips and salsa.
D) yogurt with raspberries.

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A cause of diarrhea is


A) drinking too much liquid with a meal.
B) lactose intolerance.
C) excessive intake of protein.
D) swallowing air while eating.

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Treatment for diverticulosis includes a diet that is


A) bland.
B) low in fiber.
C) high in fiber.
D) a full liquid diet.

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A food choice that would help provide adequate protein for recovery from hepatitis is


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

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If 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


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

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In order to promote health of liver cells and prevent fatty infiltration.patients with liver disease should consume


A) low intakes of refined carbohydrates.
B) generous intakes of antioxidants.
C) mostly unsaturated sources of fat.
D) moderately high protein intakes.

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Many people who have gastroesophageal reflux are


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

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The presence of gallstones in the gallbladder is called


A) cholecystitis.
B) cholelithiasis.
C) cholecystectomy.
D) cholecystokinin.

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The term used to describe difficulty in swallowing is


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

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A major difficulty in treating hepatitis is that


A) the person must stay in isolation for a long time.
B) the person can have only a clear liquid diet.
C) the person usually has a poor appetite.
D) typically only one kind of antibiotic will cure it.

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The characteristic symptoms of celiac disease are


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

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


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

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The most important function of the gallbladder is to


A) produce bile.
B) synthesize cholesterol.
C) release lipase enzymes.
D) concentrate and store bile.

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The treatment of hepatitis includes


A) rest and optimal nutrition.
B) antibiotics and optimal nutrition.
C) fluid restriction and rest.
D) diuretics and optimal nutrition.

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Patients with cystic fibrosis need to take


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

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The lower esophageal sphincter muscle controls entry of food into the


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

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A food that individuals with celiac disease might need to avoid is


A) malted milk.
B) buttermilk.
C) rice.
D) prune juice.

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A clinical symptom of gallbladder inflammation or gallstones is


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

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