Irritable Bowel Syndrome, Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, and Rheumatoid Arthritis Flashcards
People with IBS tend to suffer from \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ or a disruption in the composition of the gut microbiota composition. Select one: a. diarrhea b. dysbiosis c. diabetes d. dementia
b. dysbiosis
\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_, \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_, caffeine, spicy foods and fatty foods have all been implicated in the development and worsening of IBS. Select one: a. Wheat/gluten; dairy b. Wheat/gluten; eggs c. Dairy; eggs d. Eggs; legumes
a. Wheat/gluten; dairy
The gold standard for identifying adverse food reactions remains the \_\_\_\_\_\_\_ diet. Select one: a. Vegan b. Paleo c. Ketogenic d. Elimination
d. Elimination
The \_\_\_\_\_\_diet eliminates lactose, fructose, fructans, galacto-oligosaccharides, and polyols. Select one: a. FODMAP b. Elimination c. Vegan d. Ketogenic
a. FODMAP
The FODMAP diet is typically recommended for \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ weeks. Select one: a. 1-2 b. 2-4 c. 4-8 d. 10-12
c. 4-8
Gluten is found in \_\_\_\_\_\_\_, \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ and \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ and has been researched for over a decade with a strong correlation in symptoms with IBS. Select one: a. oats; corn; wheat b. wheat; rye; barley c. wheat; rye; corn d. rice; soy; wheat
b. wheat; rye; barley
Food ______________ potentially make IBS symptoms worse.
Select one:
a. packaging
b. chemicals such as pesticides, colorants, and fertilizers
c. marketing
d. consumption
b. chemicals such as pesticides, colorants, and fertilizers
Conventional treatments for IBS include:
Select one:
a. bulking agents, antidepressants, and antispasmodics
b. bulking agents only
c. antidepressants because they are very effective
d. antispasmodics because IBS is only a physical condition
a. bulking agents, antidepressants, and antispasmodics
\_\_\_\_\_ is a hormone that produced by the pineal gland and the enterochromaffin cells of the intestines that helps to regulate GI motility. Select one: a. Melatonin b. Estrogen c. Testosterone d. CRH
a. Melatonin
The most common medications used in treating Fibromyalgia and Chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) include:
Select one:
a. antiepileptic drugs, antidepressants and low-dose naltrexone (LDN)
b. low-dose naltrexone (LDN), anti-anxiety medications, and antibiotics
c. antidepressants, antibiotics and antiepileptic drugs
d. none of the above
a. antiepileptic drugs, antidepressants and low-dose naltrexone (LDN)
\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ energy is potentially the core issue of Fibromyalgia and Chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS), which is why D-ribose could be beneficial. Select one: a. Cellular b. Gastrointestinal c. Mitochondrial d. Neuronal
c. Mitochondrial
\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ is an amino acid that affects mitochondrial energy production by supporting free fatty acid transfer across the mitochondrial membrane. Select one: a. Tyrosine b. Cysteine c. Glutamine d. L-Carnitine
d. L-Carnitine
Because people with Fibromyalgia and Chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) often have delayed circadian rhythms, they often have sleep disturbances. This hormone can help improve their sleep quality. Select one: a. Melatonin b. Estrogen c. Cortisol d. DHEA
a. Melatonin
\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ has analgesic, anti-inflammatory and anti-depressant effects. Select one: a. Melatonin b. DHEA c. SAM-e d. ADP
c. SAM-e
Since food sensitivities often contribute to the development or worsening of Fibromyalgia and Chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS), the \_\_\_\_\_\_\_ diet may be helpful. Select one: a. FODMAP b. Elimination c. Ketogenic d. Vegan
b. Elimination
___________________ can increase the risk of the development of Rheumatoid arthritis (RA).
Select one:
a. Cigarette smoke (including second-hand)
b. Marijuana use
c. Alcohol consumption
d. Trauma
a. Cigarette smoke (including second-hand)
Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) arises from \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ and \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ factors making it an autoimmune disease of unknown etiology. Select one: a. genetic; environmental b. environmental; dietary c. genetic; toxicity d. toxicity; environmental
a. genetic; environmental
Women with RA report \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ join pain during the postovulatory phase of the menstrual cycle and during pregnancy when estradiol and progesterone levels are high. Select one: a. increased b. decreased c. no change in
b. decreased
\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ balance is crucial in the regulation of immune and inflammatory responses. Select one: a. Adrenal hormone b. Thyroid hormone c. Liver enzyme d. Sex hormone
d. Sex hormone
\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ is a nutrient that is often lacking in patients with RA that can help with joint mobility and lubrication. Select one: a. Fatty Acids, in particular Omega 6, b. Fatty Acids, in particular Omega 9, c. Fatty Acids, in particular Omega 3, d. Vitamin E
c. Fatty Acids, in particular Omega 3,
The \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ diet has been helpful in reducing the pain and inflammation in RA. Select one: a. Elimination b. Paleo c. Standard American d. Vegan or vegetarian
d. Vegan or vegetarian
\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_, a phytonutrient present in grapes, blueberries, cranberries and other plants, has been shown to have chondroprotective and anti-inflammatory effects on the joints and cells of RA patients. Select one: a. Ginger b. Fatty Acids c. Resveratrol d. Selenium
c. Resveratrol
________________________, a mind-body practice, that includes an educational component, plus self-management skills, relaxation training and attention diversion have been helpful in the management of flare-ups in RA patients.
Select one:
a. Mindfulness-based stress reduction program
b. Cognitive-behavioral therapy
c. Guided visual imagery and visualization
d. Massage and therapeutic touch
b. Cognitive-behavioral therapy
Probiotic supplementation using \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_may be an appropriate adjunct therapy for RA patients. Select one: a. Lactobacillus casei b. Lactobacillus rhamnosus c. Lactobacillus johnson d. Lactobacillus bifido
a. Lactobacillus casei
\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ showed favorable results in reducing pain and swelling in RA patients. Select one: a. Vitamin B12 b. Selenium c. Vitamin C d. N-Acetyl Cysteine (NAC)
b. Selenium
