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MNT II - Exam 2 Practice Questions and
Answers
Saliva is produced in the mouth by three pairs of salivary glands: - Ans:✔✔-the parotid, submandibular
and sublingual
A dietitian is providing nutrition information to a patient with a jaw fracture who has had a
maxillomandibular fixation. Which type of food would the dietitian most likely tell the client to avoid?
a. rye bread
b. 2% milk
c. bananas
d. pasta
e. soft-cooked eggs - Ans:✔✔-a. rye bread
What is an example of a change in gastrointestinal physiology that occurs with aging? - Ans:✔✔-atrophy
of the small intestine mucosa
Which type of food would most likely be recommended during the recovery period after gastric surgery?
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a. whole grains
b. potatoes without the skin
c. luncheon meat
d. chocolate milk
e. fruit juice - Ans:✔✔-b. potatoes without the skin
The most common symptoms of gastroparesis are: - Ans:✔✔-nausea, vomiting, and postprandial fullness
Which type of food would most likely be recommended during gastroparesis?
a. whole oats
b. prune juice
c. cheese
d. sushi
e. buttermilk - Ans:✔✔-e. buttermilk
Which of the following describes the mechanism of action of metoclopramide in managing nausea? -
Ans:✔✔-blocking dopamine, which affects the vomiting center in the brain
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What is an example of a nutrition intervention recommended for stomatitis? - Ans:✔✔-avoid extremes
of hot or cold food temperatures
avoid carbonated beverages
avoid alcohol
Which medication is classified as a proton pump inhibitor? - Ans:✔✔-Nexium
The innermost layer of the esophagus is called the: - Ans:✔✔-mucosa
Which is an example of a factor that contributes to lower esophageal sphincter incompetence? -
Ans:✔✔-cigarette smoking
Food storage occurs primarily in which part of the stomach? - Ans:✔✔-corpus
Which is a correct statement regarding late dumping syndrome? - Ans:✔✔--It increases the risk of
hypoglycemia.
- It occurs 1 to 3 hrs after eating
- It is especially common after consuming simple carbohydrates
The gold standard for diagnosis of gastroparesis is the: - Ans:✔✔-scintigraphic gastric emptying test
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Which is considered a true statement regarding hiatal hernia? - Ans:✔✔-Pregnancy may increase the risk
of hiatal hernia.
Incidence of hiatal hernia *increases" with age
Most cases of hiatal hernia are considered type 1 (rolling)
Symptoms of hiatal hernia are consistent with those of GERD
Identify the chemical messenger that stimulates the production of hydrochloric acid. - Ans:✔✔-
histamine
LK is a 40-year-old female s/p gastric resection 2 weeks ago due to a perforated ulcer from complicated
PUD. Prior to her surgery, she was experiencing severe pain and had an upset stomach. She is now
complaining of persistent diarrhea after she eats.
HT: 5'4" WT: 170#
Diet: NPO
Usual intake:
AM juice and fruit
Snack toast with butter
Noon half a tuna sandwich
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MNT II - Exam 2 Practice Questions and
Answers
Saliva is produced in the mouth by three pairs of salivary glands: - Ans:✔✔-the parotid, submandibular
and sublingual
A dietitian is providing nutrition information to a patient with a jaw fracture who has had a
maxillomandibular fixation. Which type of food would the dietitian most likely tell the client to avoid?
a. rye bread
b. 2% milk
c. bananas
d. pasta
e. soft-cooked eggs - Ans:✔✔-a. rye bread
What is an example of a change in gastrointestinal physiology that occurs with aging? - Ans:✔✔-atrophy
of the small intestine mucosa
Which type of food would most likely be recommended during the recovery period after gastric surgery?
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a. whole grains
b. potatoes without the skin
c. luncheon meat
d. chocolate milk
e. fruit juice - Ans:✔✔-b. potatoes without the skin
The most common symptoms of gastroparesis are: - Ans:✔✔-nausea, vomiting, and postprandial fullness
Which type of food would most likely be recommended during gastroparesis?
a. whole oats
b. prune juice
c. cheese
d. sushi
e. buttermilk - Ans:✔✔-e. buttermilk
Which of the following describes the mechanism of action of metoclopramide in managing nausea? -
Ans:✔✔-blocking dopamine, which affects the vomiting center in the brain
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What is an example of a nutrition intervention recommended for stomatitis? - Ans:✔✔-avoid extremes
of hot or cold food temperatures
avoid carbonated beverages
avoid alcohol
Which medication is classified as a proton pump inhibitor? - Ans:✔✔-Nexium
The innermost layer of the esophagus is called the: - Ans:✔✔-mucosa
Which is an example of a factor that contributes to lower esophageal sphincter incompetence? -
Ans:✔✔-cigarette smoking
Food storage occurs primarily in which part of the stomach? - Ans:✔✔-corpus
Which is a correct statement regarding late dumping syndrome? - Ans:✔✔--It increases the risk of
hypoglycemia.
- It occurs 1 to 3 hrs after eating
- It is especially common after consuming simple carbohydrates
The gold standard for diagnosis of gastroparesis is the: - Ans:✔✔-scintigraphic gastric emptying test
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Which is considered a true statement regarding hiatal hernia? - Ans:✔✔-Pregnancy may increase the risk
of hiatal hernia.
Incidence of hiatal hernia *increases" with age
Most cases of hiatal hernia are considered type 1 (rolling)
Symptoms of hiatal hernia are consistent with those of GERD
Identify the chemical messenger that stimulates the production of hydrochloric acid. - Ans:✔✔-
histamine
LK is a 40-year-old female s/p gastric resection 2 weeks ago due to a perforated ulcer from complicated
PUD. Prior to her surgery, she was experiencing severe pain and had an upset stomach. She is now
complaining of persistent diarrhea after she eats.
HT: 5'4" WT: 170#
Diet: NPO
Usual intake:
AM juice and fruit
Snack toast with butter
Noon half a tuna sandwich
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