WGU nutrition- nutrition for adults Questions and
Answers Review 2026
Which factor contributes to sarcopenia? - Correct Answers Inadequate dietary protein
metabilism, inadequate physical activity
Which food should be avoided when taking a monoamine oxidase inhibitor antidepressant? -
Correct Answers Salami, cheese, tofu (contain tyramine)
Which factor most commonly contributes to depression in the older adult? - Correct Answers
Loneliness, poor health, mortality, increased cost of health care
Which factor can contribute to malnutrition in the older adult? - Correct Answers Economic
insecurity, social isolation, decreased gastric motility
Which consideration is an area I'd concern for a patient who is taking several commonly
prescribed medications including blood pressure medication and laxatives? - Correct Answers
Hip fractures, dehydration, drug interactions, decreased compliance, increased insurance costs
Which initial recommendation would be given to a patient who is overweight with slightly
elevated blood sugar noted at last check up? - Correct Answers Physical activity
When examining the oral cavity of an elderly patient the nurse sees missing teeth and
xerostomia. The nurse should assess for which concern? - Correct Answers Presence of
periodontal disease, impaired nutritional status, difficulty chewing food
Answers Review 2026
Which factor contributes to sarcopenia? - Correct Answers Inadequate dietary protein
metabilism, inadequate physical activity
Which food should be avoided when taking a monoamine oxidase inhibitor antidepressant? -
Correct Answers Salami, cheese, tofu (contain tyramine)
Which factor most commonly contributes to depression in the older adult? - Correct Answers
Loneliness, poor health, mortality, increased cost of health care
Which factor can contribute to malnutrition in the older adult? - Correct Answers Economic
insecurity, social isolation, decreased gastric motility
Which consideration is an area I'd concern for a patient who is taking several commonly
prescribed medications including blood pressure medication and laxatives? - Correct Answers
Hip fractures, dehydration, drug interactions, decreased compliance, increased insurance costs
Which initial recommendation would be given to a patient who is overweight with slightly
elevated blood sugar noted at last check up? - Correct Answers Physical activity
When examining the oral cavity of an elderly patient the nurse sees missing teeth and
xerostomia. The nurse should assess for which concern? - Correct Answers Presence of
periodontal disease, impaired nutritional status, difficulty chewing food
