Which of the following behaviors exacerbates GERD?
a. Drinking alcohol in excess
b. Drinking regular or decaffeinated coffee
c. Drinking apple juice
d. Smoking
e. a, b, and d
Q. 2The main symptoms of GERD include:
a. heartburn.
b. acid regurgitation.
c. bloating and cramping.
d. All of the above
e. a and b only
Q. 3Changes in oral health are common in older adults, and may include:
a. missing teeth.
b. cavities.
c. xerostomia.
d. dysgeusia.
e. All of the above
Q. 4Nutrition advice for people who are taking blood-thinning medication due to a stroke is to:
a. maintain a stable vitamin K intake.
b. avoid all foods with vitamin K.
c. eat vitamin K-rich foods ONLY in the evening and take medication in the morning.
d. take a supplement of vitamin K along with your medication.
e. eat large amounts of vitamin K at every meal.
Q. 5The DRI for calcium for women 51 and older is:
a. 1000 mg/day.
b. 1200 mg/day.
c. 1300 mg/day.
d. 1500 mg/day.
e. 2500 mg/day.
Q. 6Which of the following has been shown to make bones weak?
a. Bed rest
b. Hospitalization
c. Sedentary lifestyle
d. Resistance exercise
e. a, b, and c
Q. 7An elderly man who is 75 years old and recently had prostate cancer treatments would likely have:
a. a doubling of bone mass loss.
b. a slowing of bone mass loss.
c. a twenty-five percent chance of mortality within 6 months.
d. a fifty percent chance of mortality within 1 year.
Q. 8All of the following are stages of the grieving process EXCEPT:
a. shock and denial.
b. organization.
c. guilt.
d. loss and loneliness.
e. All of the above are stages of the grieving process.
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