Which of the following is NOT a feature of the bile acids?
a. Stored in the gallbladder
b. Synthesized from cholesterol
c. Manufactured by the gallbladder
d. Released into the small intestine whenever fat is present
Q. 2What is prothrombin?
a. A storage protein for vitamin K
b. A transport protein for vitamin E
c. A protein needed for bone formation
d. A protein needed for blood clot formation
Q. 3Which of the following statements is true?
a. Over-the-counter medications are stronger than prescription medications.
b. Over-the-counter drugs ordinarily don't cause side effects when used as directed.
c. Clients who use over-the-counter medications are at greater risk of serious side effects.
d. Using prescription medications is far more difficult compared to over-the-counter medications.
Q. 4Which of the following is characteristic of the lipase enzymes?
a. Gastric lipase plays a significant role in fat digestion in adults
b. Intestinal mucosal lipase is responsible for most dietary fat digestion
c. Salivary gland lipase (lingual lipase) plays an active role in fat digestion in infants
d. Pancreatic lipase hydrolyzes most dietary triglycerides completely to glycerol and free fatty acids
Q. 5Which of the following properties do vitamins D and K share?
a. Both are synthesized in the body
b. Both are required for normal vision
c. Neither has an effect on bone metabolism
d. Neither has an effect on erythrocyte function
Q. 6Who is responsible for approving sales of new medications and inspecting facilities where drugs are manufactured?
a. Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS)
b. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
c. United States Department of Agriculture (USDA)
d. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
Q. 7What term may be used to describe a substance that is hydrophobic?
a. Lipophilic b. Lipophobic
c. Glycerophilic d. Glycerophobic
Q. 8Which of the following is characteristic of the tocopherols?
a. Good food sources include lean meats and dairy
b. The various tocopherols perform similar roles in the body
c. They are usually found in foods high in polyunsaturated fats
d. The various tocopherol compounds can be converted to the active alpha-tocopherol
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