560 F NUTRITIONAL THERAPEUTICS Flashcards
Which two amino acids have been shown to lower high blood pressure? A. Arginine and Taurine B. Glutamine and Glycine C. Glycine and Taurine D. Aspartate and Arginine
A. Arginine and Taurine
What amino acid will enhance the anti-hypertensive effects of magnesium? A. Gly B. Glu C. Tau D. His
D. Tau
A 40 year old male has hypertension and an elevated homocysteine level. His folate and vitamin B12 levels are normal. What nutrient is he most likely deficient in? A. B1 B. Pantothenic Acid (B5) C. Biotin D. B6
D. B6
Which nutrient facilitates the transport of FAs across the mitochondrial membrane and plays an essential role in CHF? A. D-ribose B. Magnesium C. CoQ10 D. Carnitine
D. Carnitine
If a client had an iron deficiency, what would you see on their lab report? A. High Hgb/High MCV B. Low Hgb/High MCV C. Low MCV/High ferritin D. Low MCV/Low ferritin
D. Low MCV/Low Ferritin
Which of the following about lipoproteins is not significantly affected by diet and exercise? A. Apolipoprotein B B. Lipoprotein (a) C. HDL D. LDL particle size
B. Lipoprotein (a)
A client presents to your office with hypertension. He is currently on a beta-blocker and taking magnesium. He has a diet relatively high in sodium. What additional nutrient would you suggest may help? A. Ca B. Cu C. K+ D. Se
C. K+
Which of the following nutrient deficiencies is caused by statin medications? A. CoQ10 B. Ca C. Vit. A D. Mg
A. CoQ10
What is the optimal dosage of gamma and delta tocotrienols to reduce serum lipids? A. 750mg B. 125mg C. 250mg D. 500mg
C. 250mg
Wich heavy metal is not associated with hypertension? A. Pb B. Cad C. Al D. Hg
C. Aluminum
What would not be the appropriate follow-up test for macrocytic anemia? A. MMA B. B12 C. Ferritin D. Folate
C. Ferritin
What nutrient recommendation would not be suggested for a client with congestive heart failure? A. Increased Mg B. Decreased K+ C. Increased B1 D. Avoid salt
B. Decreased K+
What energy nutrient is essential for a client with CHF? A. CoQ10 B. Glutamine C. B2 D. B5
A. CoQ10
Which type of food antibody testing detects delayed food reactions? A. IgM B. IgG C. IgE D. IgD
C. IgG
Hashimoto's thyroiditis is associated with what elevated lab marker? A. Thyroxine binding globulin B. Thyroid stimulating immunoglobulin C. Thyroid peroxidase antibody D. Triiodothyronine
C. Thyroid peroxidase antibody
A client presents to your office with stool test results and her elastase marker is low. What nutritional support would you recommend? A. Digestive enzymes B. Betaine HCL C. S. boulardii D. Glutamine
A. Digestive enzymes
Which is not a dietary recommendation for dyslipidemia?
A. Reduce or eliminate refined carbohydrate intake
B. Anti-inflammatory diet
C. Avoid hydrogenated vegetable oils
D. High fiber diet
E. Avoid garlic
E. Avoid garlic
Which nutrient can bind to a T-cell receptor and dampen the immune response? A. Quercetin B. N-acetyl-cysteine C. N-acetyle-glucosamine D. Zinc carnosine
C. N-acetyle-glucosamine
Which nutrient recommendations would you make for someone on a proton pump inhibitor? A. B12 and Mg B. Betaine HCL C. Goldenseal D. Ginger
A. B12 and Mg
Which vitamin plays a role in autoimmunity by its impact on balancing Th1 and Th2? A. D B. Iodine C. A D. Zinc
A. D
A client received back stool panel results from her doctor and has a low secretory IgA. What nutrient will not increase SIgA? A. Colostrum B. Glutamine C. Proteolytic enzymes D. S. boulardii
C. Proteolytic enzymes
What protein regulates the permeability of the intestine? A. Lipopolysaccharides B. Zonulin C. Calprotectin D. Occludin
B. Zonulin
Which is not one of the Rome III criteria for IBD?
A. Onset associated with a change in form/appearance of stool
B. Changes between constipation/diarrhea for at least 3mo
C. Improvement with defecation
D. Onset associated with a change in frequency of stool
B. Changes between constipation/diarrhea for at least 3mo
SIBO occurs in approx. what percentage of IBS individuals? A. 60% B. 10% C. 30% D. 50%
B.10%
Bacteria associated with ulceration? A. Proteus mirabilus B. Klebsiella pneumonia C. H. pylori D. E. coli
C. H. Pylori
What is the best test to assess iodine insufficiency? A. Serum iodine B. 24-hr urine collection C. Hair iodine D. Plasma iodine
B. 24-hour urine collection
Nutrient contraindicated for an individual with a peptic ulcer? A. Zinc carnosine B. Aloe vera C. DGL D. Betaine HCL
D. Betaine HCL
Which of the following will not increase the beneficial bacteria in the GI tract? A. Glutamine B. Butyrate C. Prebiotics D. Fiber
A. Glutamine
Bacteria associated with Hashimoto's thyroiditis? A. Pseudomonas spp. B. Difficile C. Yersenia enterocolitica D. E. coli
C. Yersenia enterocolitica
What is the most common allergenic food causing atopic dermatitis in infants? A. Cow's milk B. Peanut C. Shellfish D. Tree nuts
A. Cow’s milk
Which nutrient is found in raw cabbage and has been shown to help heal peptic ulcers? A. DGL B. Mastic gum C. Zinc carnosime D. Methylmethionesulfonium
D. Methymethioninesulfonium
What is the dose of selenium shown in most human research studies? A. 800 mcg B. 200 mcg C. 100 mcg D. 400 mcg
B. 200 mcg
What nutrient would be most likely to cause constipation? A. Niacin B. C C. Ca D. Mg
C. Ca
Which is not true of butyrate? A. It has been shown to exacerbate IBD B. It is produced by bacterial fermentation of undigested fiber C. It is a SCFA D. A natural food source is butter
A. It has been shown to exacerbate IBD
BMI is: A. Weight (kg)/Height (m)^2 B. Height (m)^2/Weight (kg) C. Height (m)/Weight (kg)^2 D. Weight (kg)^2/Height (m)
A. Weight (kg)/Height (m)^2
Which cooking method will produce the least AGEs? A. Boil B. Broil C. Grill D. Fry
A. Boil
A client's lab results with kidney stones show an elevated serum calcium level. What follow-up lab would you recommend? A. PTH B. TSH C. Cortisol D. DHEA sulfate
A. PTH
\_\_\_\_\_ 5-HTP has been implicated in IBS-D, and \_\_\_\_\_ 5-HTP has been implicated in IBS-C. A. Reduced, increased B. Increased, reduced C. Increased, increased D. Reduced, reduced
B. Increased, reduced
What can alter serotonin reuptake lead to in the gut?
Alterations in visceral motility, secretion, and sensation
What is the most sensitive test for celiac disease? (Tissue…)
IgA tTGA (tissue transglutaminase antibodies)
Which criteria is not true for metabolic syndrome? A. HDL >50mg/dl B. Fasting glucose >100mg/dl C. BP >130/85 mmHg D. TG >150mg/dl
A. HDL >50mg/dl
Which botanical acts as a hypoglycemic agent and an antimicrobial? A. Berberine B. Bitter melon C. Cinnamon D. Fennugreek
A. Berberine
What is the most common studied dosage of melatonin? A. 3 mg B. 1 mg C. 6 mg D. 5 mg
A. 3 mg
What is the most common type of kidney stone?
A. Calcium Oxalate
B. Calcium Phosphate
C. Cysteine
D. Magnesium Oxalate
A. Calcium Oxalate
What is the most common type of kidney stone? A. Calcium Oxalate B. Calcium Phosphate C. Cysteine D. Magnesium Oxalate
A. Calcium Oxalate
What HbA1c level is prediabetic? A. 5.8% B. 6.5% C. 5.6% D. 8.1%
A. 5.8%
Which botanical contains a constituent called apigenin which binds to central benzodiazepine receptors causing anti-anciolytic effects? A. Passionflower B. Lemon Balm C. Valerian Root D. Ashwaghanda
A. Passionflower
Which B vitamin supports overall relaxation and helps maintain the proper metabolism of serotonin? A. Inositol B. Folate C. Vitamin B12 D. Niacin
A. Inositol
What nutrient has been shown to increase insulin sensitivity by 20-30%? A. Alpha lipoic acid B. Vitamin B12 C. Carnitine D. CoQ10
A. Alpha lipoic acid
The pathophysiology of acne encompasses all of the following except:
A. Decreased sebum production by sebacious glands
B. Abnormal hyperkeratinization in the hair follicle lumen
C. Inflammation
D. Overgrowth of propionobacterium acnes
A. Decreased sebum production by sebacious glands
Which brain nutrient should only be used to support sleep if the client has elevated cortisol? A. Phosphatidylserine B. Phosphatidylcholine C. GABA D. 5-HTP
A. Phosphatidylserine
Which B vitamin is used during insulin signal transduction? A. Inositol B. Folate C. Vitamin B12 D. Niacin
A. Inositol
What fasting blood glucose is diagnostic of type II diabetes? A.130 mg/dl B.105 mg/dl C.125 mg/dl D.110 mg/dl
A. 130 mg/dl
Obesity is defined by a BMI: A. >30 B. >20 C. >25 D. >35
A. >30
Which nutrient is a bronchodilator? A. Mg B. Ca C. Zn D. Se
A. Mg
What is the most common self-identified trigger for migraines?
Stress
Which amino acid has been shown to reduce stress and improve sleep quality? A. L-theanine B. L-tyrosine C. L-glutamine D. L-lysine
A. L-theanine
Which nutrient improves 2/16 hydroxyesterone ratio? A. NAC B. Calcium D Glucarate C. DIM D. Fish oil
C. DIM