Andrew Jamison is a 47-year-old construction worker with a long history of alcohol abuse. Recently he has been experiencing fatigue, weakness, loss of appetite, and weight loss. A visit to his physician and laboratory testing confirmed a diagnosis of cirrhosis. He is 5'10 tall and currently weighs 145 pounds.
Complications of cirrhosis that Mr. Jamison may be facing in the future include all of the following except:
a. ascites.
b. portal hypertension.
c. gastroesophageal varices.
d. kidney cancer.
Q. 2In the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) 2009-2012, more than _____ of all adults aged 65 years and older reported having diabetes.
a. 1 in 4
b. 1 in 5
c. 1 in 6
d. 2 in 5
e. 2 in 7
Q. 3Andrew Jamison is a 47-year-old construction worker with a long history of alcohol abuse. Recently he has been experiencing fatigue, weakness, loss of appetite, and weight loss. A visit to his physician and laboratory testing confirmed a diagnosis of cirrhosis. He is 5'10 tall and currently weighs 145 pounds.
Of the following laboratory tests performed on Mr. Jamison, which one would you expect to see elevated?
a. albumin
b. transferrin
c. ammonia
d. HDL
Q. 4In older adults, BMI is an adequate indicator of excess body fat associated with morbidity and mortality.
a. True
b. False
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Q. 5Andrew Jamison is a 47-year-old construction worker with a long history of alcohol abuse. Recently he has been experiencing fatigue, weakness, loss of appetite, and weight loss. A visit to his physician and laboratory testing confirmed a diagnosis of cirrhosis. He is 5'10 tall and currently weighs 145 pounds.
All of the following are important factors in medical nutrition therapy following liver transplant except:
a. meeting increased energy needs.
b. protein restriction.
c. food safety education.
d. vitamin and mineral supplements.
Q. 6Death rates from high blood pressure are higher for whites than for blacks.
a. True
b. False
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Q. 7Performing a nutrition assessment on a patient who is a candidate for liver transplant is complicated by all of the following except:
a. liver dysfunction and malnutrition have similar metabolic effects.
b. fluid retention can mask weight loss.
c. fluid retention can alter lab values.
d. supplements may mask underlying nutrient deficiencies.
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