MNT 2 Post Test Latest set with
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Cushing's syndrome is characterized by weight gain, easy bruising, depression, muscle
loss, and weakness. It is caused by: - correct answer- ✅too much cortisol remaining in
the bloodstream over a long period.
What should be included in the initial treatment of diarrhea? - correct answer-
✅Replacement of fluids and electrolytes
__________ is not a symptom of type 1 Diabetes - correct answer- ✅Loss of thirst
sensation
When an H2 blocker is used in the treatment of peptic ulcer disease, the patient may be
at risk for deficiency of which nutrient? - correct answer- ✅Vitamin B12
Which of the following is not one of the recommendations of the TLC diet for lowering
high blood cholesterol? - correct answer- ✅Reduction of total fat to less than or equal
to 30% of total calories
Regarding food labels, what is the definition of "sodium free"? - correct answer- ✅less
than 5 mg per serving
Which of the following foods is not a common pediatric food allergen? - correct answer-
✅melons
All of the following statements are true regarding cardiovascular disease (CVD) and
women, except: - correct answer- ✅for primary prevention, all women older than 40
should take a baby aspirin daily.
Treatment for blood glucose <70 mg/dl includes: - correct answer- ✅Carbohydrate
replacement by eating or drinking, or medication if unable to swallow. OR Injections with
glucagon or epinephrine are used for treatment in order to release glucose from the liver
into the blood
What is a characteristic difference between Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis? -
correct answer- ✅Crohn's disease can affect any part of the GI tract while ulcerative
colitis is limited to the colon and rectum.
Questions and simplified correct
Answers
Cushing's syndrome is characterized by weight gain, easy bruising, depression, muscle
loss, and weakness. It is caused by: - correct answer- ✅too much cortisol remaining in
the bloodstream over a long period.
What should be included in the initial treatment of diarrhea? - correct answer-
✅Replacement of fluids and electrolytes
__________ is not a symptom of type 1 Diabetes - correct answer- ✅Loss of thirst
sensation
When an H2 blocker is used in the treatment of peptic ulcer disease, the patient may be
at risk for deficiency of which nutrient? - correct answer- ✅Vitamin B12
Which of the following is not one of the recommendations of the TLC diet for lowering
high blood cholesterol? - correct answer- ✅Reduction of total fat to less than or equal
to 30% of total calories
Regarding food labels, what is the definition of "sodium free"? - correct answer- ✅less
than 5 mg per serving
Which of the following foods is not a common pediatric food allergen? - correct answer-
✅melons
All of the following statements are true regarding cardiovascular disease (CVD) and
women, except: - correct answer- ✅for primary prevention, all women older than 40
should take a baby aspirin daily.
Treatment for blood glucose <70 mg/dl includes: - correct answer- ✅Carbohydrate
replacement by eating or drinking, or medication if unable to swallow. OR Injections with
glucagon or epinephrine are used for treatment in order to release glucose from the liver
into the blood
What is a characteristic difference between Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis? -
correct answer- ✅Crohn's disease can affect any part of the GI tract while ulcerative
colitis is limited to the colon and rectum.
