What type of NSAID may increase the risk of coronary heart disease?
a. ibuprofen
b. naproxen
c. COX-2 inhibitors
d. diclofenac
e. aspirin (ASA)
Q. 2A diet that does not overemphasize any food type or nutrient at the expense of another is following which characteristic of a healthy diet?
a. Adequacy
b. Balance
c. Calorie control
d. Moderation
Q. 3What are three main physical characteristics of osteoarthritis?
a. thick synovial membrane, pannus, severe swelling
b. cartilage erosion, bone spurs, bone cysts
c. reduced mineralization, tendonitis, cartilage cracking
d. mild inflammation, bone deformity, hypermobility
e. pannus, ligament laxity, hypomobility
Q. 4Valerie is eating lunch at the college cafeteria and is determined not to gain weight during her freshman year at college. She realizes that controlling portion size is the key to not over indulging. Which of the following visual references would equal 1 cup of pasta?
a. Four thumbs together
b. Palm of one hand
c. Three clenched fists
d. Two hands, cupped
Q. 5What is the term for the destructive tissue formed in the synovial membrane of patients with advanced rheumatoid arthritis?
a. pannus
b. fibroids
c. bone spurs
d. calcifications
e. osteomas
Q. 6The concept of nutrient density is most helpful in achieving which principle of diet planning?
a. Variety
b. Moderation
c. Balance
d. Adequacy
e. Calorie control
Q. 7What organs are required for converting the vitamin D from the diet or synthesized in the skin into its biologically active form?
a. liver and pancreas
b. small intestine and large intestine
c. pancreas and large intestine
d. small intestine and kidneys
e. liver and kidneys