Jean has had her annual physical. Her doctor discovers that she has asymptomatic gallstones. The doctor recommends:
a. no treatment. b. cholecystectomy.
c. ursodiol treatment. d. shock-wave lithotropsy.
Q. 2Which of the following individuals is the least likely to develop gallstones?
a. A woman with diabetes
b. A woman taking birth control pills
c. A 35-year-old man who is physically active
d. A 60-year-old man with poor appetite
Q. 3Which of the following conditions is associated with pigment stone formation?
a. Biliary tract infections b. Peritonitis
c. Long-term parenteral nutrition d. All of the above
Q. 4The majority of gallstones are composed primarily of _____.
a. cholesterol b. bile pigment
c. chloride salts d. uric acid
Q. 5The five-year survival rate for patients with liver transplantation may be as high as
a. 61. b. 71.
c. 81. d. 91.
Q. 6The dietitian evaluates a patient whose status is post liver transplant. Her education plan should include:
a. food safety. b. alcohol abstinence.
c. portion control. d. hepatitis information.
Q. 7James has had a liver transplant. The registered dietitian is completing his nutritional assessment. Which diet will be recommended?
a. 2 grams Na b. 2 grams Na, high protein
c. High kcalorie, high protein d. Regular diet
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