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Clinical Nutritionist CCN Exam Prep - Question List

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26. An allergic reaction in which a food allergen binds to the intestinal antibody IgE is known as:
  1. Anthus reaction
  2. Cytotoxic reaction
  3. Delayed hypersensitivity
  4. Immediate hypersensitivity
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27. The mechanism by which intestinal mucosa are damaged in celiac sprue involves:
  1. Immunologic response to gliadin mediated by T lymphocytes
  2. The breakdown of gliadin into methionine and free fatty acids
  3. Binding of gliadin to receptor sites on the mucosal cell wall
  4. A & C
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28. The level of sodium restriction recommended for congestive heart failure (CHF):
  1. Depends on the level of cardiac decompensation
  2. Is usually 2-3 grams per day
  3. May range from 100-150 mEq
  4. Is dependent on which diuretics are used
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29. A medication which needs to be discontinued in a uremic patient is:
  1. Epogen
  2. Kayexelate
  3. Humulin
  4. Triamterene
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30. The dietary treatment for homocystinuria includes:
  1. Treatment with supplemental methionine
  2. Treatment with supplemental vitamin B6
  3. 1.5 g protein per kg body weight
  4. Branched-chain amino acids
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