WGU D440 NUTRITION OBJECTIVE ASSESSMENT FINAL EXAM AND PRACTICE
EXAM NEWEST ACTUAL EXAM
WGU D440 NUTRITION OBJECTIVE ASSESSMENT FINAL EXAM
AND PRACTICE EXAM NEWEST ACTUAL EXAM COMPLETE 100
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS (VERIFIED
ANSWERS) |ALREADY GRADED A+
A patient presents with nausea, jaundice, dark-colored urine, and low INH levels.
Which assessment question would be important to ask a patient to help
determine the reason for these symptoms?
A. "How much alcohol do you drink?"
B. "Have you recently traveled abroad?"
C. "Have you been drinking alot of coffee lately?"
D. "Have you been taking your medication as prescribed?" - ANSWER-A. "How
much alcohol do you drink?"
Rationale: Alcohol intake with isoniazid can increase the possibility of hepatoxicity
and decrease the blood level of isoniazid, so asked the patient about alcohol
intake would be important
Which of the following statement is correct regarding the use of peppermint
regularly?
A. "Peppermint is a great herb to use for GI issues, and it would be helpful to
continue using it."
B. "Overuse of peppermint can cause heartburn, and the primary health care
provider may recommend you stop using it."
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C. "Peppermint decreases muscle spasms of the GI tract, so it seems odd that you
would be having heartburn."
D. "You might try combining the peppermint with an OTC antacid or proton pump
inhibitor to address the heartburn." - ANSWER-B. "Overuse of peppermint can
cause heartburn, and the primary health care provider may recommend you stop
using it."
Rationale: The nurse should not recommend continued use because the
peppermint may be causing the heartburn
Which herb has a hypoglycemic effect?
A. Ginseng
B. Licorice
C. Chamomile
D. Alfalfa seed - ANSWER-A. Ginseng
Which foods should be avoided when taking monoamine oxidase inhibitors
(MAOIs) to decrease intake of tyramine? Select all that apply
A. Cheese
B. Alcohol
C. Chocolate
D. Grapefruit
E. Green leafy veggies - ANSWER-A. Cheese
B. Alcohol
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C. Chocolate
Rationale: MAOIs can increase the vascular effects of simple vasoactive amines,
including tyramine and dopamine. Cheese, alcohol, and chocolate contain
tyramine and should be avoided when taking MAOIs.
Which factor may increase the susceptibility of individuals to food-drug
interactions? Select all that apply
A. Drug route
B. Polypharmacy
C. Literacy level
D. Language barriers
E. Medication classification - ANSWER-B. Polypharmacy
C. Literacy level
D. Language barriers
Rationale: Multiple medications (polypharmacy) can increase the potential for
errors, thus increasing susceptibility to interactions. Literacy level and language
barriers may impact the ability of individuals to read and understand drug
directions regarding how to take medications or supplements
Which herb, when combined with bismuth-containing medications, can act as a
anticoagulant? Select all that apply
A. Garlic
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EXAM NEWEST ACTUAL EXAM
WGU D440 NUTRITION OBJECTIVE ASSESSMENT FINAL EXAM
AND PRACTICE EXAM NEWEST ACTUAL EXAM COMPLETE 100
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS (VERIFIED
ANSWERS) |ALREADY GRADED A+
A patient presents with nausea, jaundice, dark-colored urine, and low INH levels.
Which assessment question would be important to ask a patient to help
determine the reason for these symptoms?
A. "How much alcohol do you drink?"
B. "Have you recently traveled abroad?"
C. "Have you been drinking alot of coffee lately?"
D. "Have you been taking your medication as prescribed?" - ANSWER-A. "How
much alcohol do you drink?"
Rationale: Alcohol intake with isoniazid can increase the possibility of hepatoxicity
and decrease the blood level of isoniazid, so asked the patient about alcohol
intake would be important
Which of the following statement is correct regarding the use of peppermint
regularly?
A. "Peppermint is a great herb to use for GI issues, and it would be helpful to
continue using it."
B. "Overuse of peppermint can cause heartburn, and the primary health care
provider may recommend you stop using it."
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EXAM NEWEST ACTUAL EXAM
C. "Peppermint decreases muscle spasms of the GI tract, so it seems odd that you
would be having heartburn."
D. "You might try combining the peppermint with an OTC antacid or proton pump
inhibitor to address the heartburn." - ANSWER-B. "Overuse of peppermint can
cause heartburn, and the primary health care provider may recommend you stop
using it."
Rationale: The nurse should not recommend continued use because the
peppermint may be causing the heartburn
Which herb has a hypoglycemic effect?
A. Ginseng
B. Licorice
C. Chamomile
D. Alfalfa seed - ANSWER-A. Ginseng
Which foods should be avoided when taking monoamine oxidase inhibitors
(MAOIs) to decrease intake of tyramine? Select all that apply
A. Cheese
B. Alcohol
C. Chocolate
D. Grapefruit
E. Green leafy veggies - ANSWER-A. Cheese
B. Alcohol
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C. Chocolate
Rationale: MAOIs can increase the vascular effects of simple vasoactive amines,
including tyramine and dopamine. Cheese, alcohol, and chocolate contain
tyramine and should be avoided when taking MAOIs.
Which factor may increase the susceptibility of individuals to food-drug
interactions? Select all that apply
A. Drug route
B. Polypharmacy
C. Literacy level
D. Language barriers
E. Medication classification - ANSWER-B. Polypharmacy
C. Literacy level
D. Language barriers
Rationale: Multiple medications (polypharmacy) can increase the potential for
errors, thus increasing susceptibility to interactions. Literacy level and language
barriers may impact the ability of individuals to read and understand drug
directions regarding how to take medications or supplements
Which herb, when combined with bismuth-containing medications, can act as a
anticoagulant? Select all that apply
A. Garlic
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