Lecture 6 Olympics-Chelsea Flashcards
Appropriate snacks for a patient with hypertension would include…
Orange juice with whole-wheat toast
General nutrition guidelines for a patient with a peptic ulcer center around eating a
well-balanced diet as tolerated, rich in antioxydants
Treatment for diverticulosis includes a diet that is
high in fiber
A patients blood pressure reading is 150/92 mm Hg. This would be considered
stage 1 hypertension
A cause of diarrhea is
lactose intolerance
An example of a food that is recommended with the Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension (DASH) eating plan is
a fresh orange
An example of a food that is a good source of calcium is
skim milk
The main source of dietary sodium in food is
processed foods
A food that can be used freely on a sodium-restricted diet is
a fresh apple
A food item that may be restricted in the patient with cirrhosis is
hotdog
A food that should be omitted from the diet of a patient with peptic ulcer disease is
black pepper
A major difficulty in treating hepatitis is that
the person usually has poor appetite
An appropriate seasoning choice to use for a sodium-restricted diet would be
lemon juice
The underlining pathologic process in coronary heart disease is known as the
atherosclerosis
The most important function of the gallbladder is
concentrate and store bile
The presence of gallstones in the gallbladder is called
cholelithiasis
A food that individuals with celiac disease might need to avoid is
malted milk
The primary objective of treatment of hepatic encephalopathy is to
remove sources of excess ammonia
The cause of essential hypertension is
unknown
The best way to control coronary heart disease is
to develop a heart-healthy lifestyle during childhood
The greatest proportion of dietary fatty acids should be
unsaturated
Viral hepatitis can be contracted through
ingestion of contaminated food or water
A clinical symptom of gallbladder inflammation or gallstones is
pain and distention after eating
The term used to describe difficulty in swallowing is
dysphagia
A risk factor for coronary heart disease that cannot be controlled is
family history
The underlying pathologic process in coronary heart disease appears to be
fibrous plaques in coronary vessels
The treatment of hepatitis includes
rest and optimal nutrition
The diagnosis of stage 1 and stage 2 hypertension is based on measurements of
systolic and diastolic pressure
A localized area of dying or dead tissue is
infarct
Many people who have gastroesophageal reflux are
obese
An elemental diet provides
all nutrients needed in their simplest, absorbable form
Most ulcers occur in the
duodenal bulb
The most appropriate snack for a patient with cirrhosis of the liver would be
yogurt with raspberries
Protection against coronary heart disease is associated with a high density lipoprotein (HDL) value of at least
60 mg/dL
Patients with irritable bowel syndrome may benefit from regular use of
probiotics and prebiotics
Patients with cystic fibrosis need to take
enzymes and supplements
An infarct in a major artery supplying the brain results in
a cerebrovascular accidents
Pathologic changes in the liver caused by cirrhosis include
fatty infiltration
The lower esophageal sphincter muscle controls entry of food into the
stomach
A food choice that would help provide adequate protein for recovery from hepatitis is
grilled chicken
Dietary modifications during the first 24 ti 48 hours after myocardial infarction include
reducing energy intake
A food that individuals with celiac disease would need to eliminate is
cream of wheat
An eroded mucosal area in the central portion of the gastrointestinal tract describes a
peptic ulcer
A major nutritional problem related to development of ascites is
a protein deficiency
A patient with a history of diverticulosis who complains of severe, left lower quadrant pain with diarrhea, nausea, and vomiting should be evaluated for
diverticulitis
Bile is produced by the
liver
A food that should be limited by patients with heart failure is
salted potato chips
Crohn’s disease is
inflammatory bowel disease
Ascites, a localized edema of the peritoneal cavity, is caused by
low plasma protein levels
Hypertension is common in some ethnic groups, including
African Americans
The characteristics symptoms of celiac disease are
diarrhea and steatorrhea
Heart failure results in
difficulty breathing
Small outpouchings in the lower gastrointestinal tract are called
diverticula
The sandwich that is likely to have the lowest sodium content is a
plain hamburger
Dietary guidelines from the American Heart Association for foods to limit or consume in moderation include
cutting back on foods that contain partially hydrogenated vegetable oils
The function of lipoproteins is to carry
fat and cholesterol to the cells for energy and metabolism
A food that is considered a common food allergen is
peanut butter
The Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension (DASH) diet encourages intake of
fruits, vegetables, and low-fat dairy products
A food choice that may be limited in a meal plan controlling fat and cholesterol is
pork sausage
In order to promote health of liver cells and prevent fatty infiltration, patients with liver disease should consume
moderately high protein intakes
Nutrition therapy for those with heart failure restricts sodium to
2.0 g per day
Hepatitis is usually the result of
a viral infection, alcohol abuse, or drug abuse
Nutrition therapy for gallbladder disorders includes
lowering fat intake
The Therapeutic Lifestyle Changes (TLC) diet emphasizes intake of foods such as
corn, tomatoes, low-fat yogurt, and baked chicken breast
Appropriate food choices for a breakfast while following the DASH diet may include
oatmeal with a sliced banana
If a resident who has Parkinson’s disease and resides in a long-term care facility has recurring pneumonia and coughs while eating, this may be evidence of
dysphagia
The dish that is most likely to be consistent with the Dietary Approach to Stop Hypertension (DASH) recommendations is
lentil curry
To reduce the incidence of constipation, an appropriate dietary intervention would be to
include natural laxatives such as dried apricots and prunes
