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Nutrition Support Clinician Exam Prep - Question List

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21. A 25-year old female patient recovering from surgery to correct an intestinal obstruction needs complete bowel rest which necessitates the use of Total Parenteral Nutrition (TPN). The patient was 10 pounds underweight prior to surgery and is occasionally febrile. Which of the following formulations would be most appropriate for this patient?
  1. 30 kcals, 1 g protein, 30 ml fluid per kg/body weight;100 mg vitamin C, 5 mg zinc per day
  2. 45 kcals, 2 g protein, 35 ml fluid per kg/body weight; 200 mg vitamin C, 6 mg zinc per day
  3. 60 kcals, 3 g protein, 40 ml fluid per kg/body weight; 500 mg vitamin C, 10 mg zinc per day
  4. None of the above
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22. Steatorrhea may be caused by:
  1. Disruption in the activity of pancreatic enzymes
  2. Excessive production of bile salts by the liver
  3. Lack of intrinsic factor
  4. Intake of more than 70 grams of fat per day
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23. The Thermic Effect of Food (TEF):
  1. Is the amount of energy needed to digest and absorb food
  2. Makes up a large percentage of total energy expenditure
  3. Is unaffected by the nutritional composition of the diet
  4. May be increased through weight loss
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24. Cow’s milk is unsuitable for infants less than a year of age due to:
  1. Large amounts of whey protein
  2. Inadequate fat content
  3. High cholesterol level
  4. High renal solute load
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25. Addison’s disease is caused by the deterioration of the adrenal cortex, and results in hypoglycemia, weight loss, and muscle wasting. Dietary intervention includes:
  1. A high protein diet with liberal sodium
  2. A high protein diet with restricted sodium
  3. Frequent meals with 50-60 grams of complex carbohydrates
  4. A & C
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