Insulin promotes the conversion of _____ into _____ in the liver.
a. glucose, glycogen
b. glycogen, glucose
c. glucose, glycerol
d. glycerol, glycogen
Q. 2The adrenal medulla secretes all of the following except:
a. epinephrine.
b. catecholamines.
c. norepinephrine.
d. thyroxine.
Q. 3Glucagon promotes the degradation of _____ to _____.
a. glycogen, glucose
b. glucose, glycogen
c. glycogen, glycerol
d. glycerol, glucose
Q. 4Insulin promotes the conversion of _____ into _____ in the liver.
a. glucose, glycogen
b. glycogen, glucose
c. glucose, glycerol
d. glycerol, glycogen
Q. 5Traditionally, we have made the patient with pancreatitis NPO in order to minimize the stimulation to the pancreas. Recent research indicates that enteral feeding during pancreatitis may be beneficial. Why?
a. promote negative nitrogen balance
b. reduce complications and infections
c. decrease release of pancreatic enzymes
d. all of the above
Q. 6What medication is given with meals to assist with malabsorption?
a. insulin
b. glucagon
c. pancreatic enzymes
d. medium-chain triglycerides
Q. 7In a hospital that follows the traditional practice, the initial diet order for someone with acute pancreatitis is most likely to be
a. low fat.
b. clear liquids.
c. NPO.
d. high fiber.
Q. 8Which of the following is typically elevated as a result of pancreatitis?
a. weight
b. serum amylase and lipase
c. serum ammonia
d. urine output
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