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Irritable Bowel Syndrome, Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, and Rheumatoid Arthritis Flashcards

1
Q 
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
A

b. dysbiosis

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\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_, \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_, 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

a. Wheat/gluten; dairy

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The gold standard for identifying adverse food reactions remains the \_\_\_\_\_\_\_ diet.
Select one:
a. Vegan
b. Paleo
c. Ketogenic
d. Elimination
A

d. Elimination

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The \_\_\_\_\_\_diet eliminates lactose, fructose, fructans, galacto-oligosaccharides, and polyols.
Select one:
a. FODMAP 
b. Elimination
c. Vegan
d. Ketogenic
A

a. FODMAP

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The FODMAP diet is typically recommended for \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ weeks.
Select one:
a. 1-2
b. 2-4
c. 4-8 
d. 10-12
A

c. 4-8

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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
A

b. wheat; rye; barley

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Food ______________ potentially make IBS symptoms worse.
Select one:
a. packaging
b. chemicals such as pesticides, colorants, and fertilizers
c. marketing
d. consumption

A

b. chemicals such as pesticides, colorants, and fertilizers

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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

a. bulking agents, antidepressants, and antispasmodics

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\_\_\_\_\_ 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

a. Melatonin

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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

a. antiepileptic drugs, antidepressants and low-dose naltrexone (LDN)

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\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ 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
A

c. Mitochondrial

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\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ 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
A

d. L-Carnitine

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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

a. Melatonin

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\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ has analgesic, anti-inflammatory and anti-depressant effects.
Select one:
a. Melatonin
b. DHEA
c. SAM-e 
d. ADP
A

c. SAM-e

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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
A

b. Elimination

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___________________ 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

a. Cigarette smoke (including second-hand)

17
Q 
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

a. genetic; environmental

18
Q 
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
A

b. decreased

19
Q 
\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ 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
A

d. Sex hormone

20
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\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ 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
A

c. Fatty Acids, in particular Omega 3,

21
Q 
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
A

d. Vegan or vegetarian

22
Q 
\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_, 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
A

c. Resveratrol

23
Q

________________________, 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

A

b. Cognitive-behavioral therapy

24
Q 
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

a. Lactobacillus casei

25
Q 
\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ 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)
A

b. Selenium

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