Patient X is a 45-year-old male patient who is being treated for gout. The dietitian is working with him in regard to teaching which foods may contribute to acute pain associated with the disease. Which of the following foods would be all right for the patient to eat at this time?
a. Caviar
b. Tomatoes
c. Mushrooms
d. Asparagus
Q. 2Mr. and Mrs. G are a late-30s married couple who come into an outpatient nutritional counseling center due to a referral from their physician who takes a special interest in genetics. They have both been tested for several genetic conditions due to their family history and concern over developing various chronic diseases. Mrs. G is particularly concerned due to the history of cancer and dementia in her family, whereas obesity runs in Mr. G's family.Mr. G's genetic profile shows that he has a variation in the gene code for apolipoprotein E, which puts him at higher risk for:
a. hyperlipidemia
b. cystic fibrosis
c. prostate cancer
d. diabetes
e. Alzheimer's disease
Q. 3_______________ are chemical mediators produced by the body that contribute to the development of asthma.
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
Q. 4Which of the following medications promotes increased urinary excretion of uric acid in the treatment of gout?
a. Azothropine (Imuran)
b. Methotrexate (Trexall)
c. Colchicine
d. Allopurinol (Aloprim)
Q. 5Mr. and Mrs. G are a late-30s married couple who come into an outpatient nutritional counseling center due to a referral from their physician who takes a special interest in genetics. They have both been tested for several genetic conditions due to their family history and concern over developing various chronic diseases. Mrs. G is particularly concerned due to the history of cancer and dementia in her family, whereas obesity runs in Mr. G's family.In addition to advice on specific nutrients and foods, what should the registered dietician tell Mrs. G to avoid or limit in order to lower her risk of this specific polymorphism?
a. physical exercise
b. alcohol
c. polyunsaturated fat
d. fructose
e. sucrose
Q. 6Inflammation is the primary problem in asthma and is thought to be _______________ mediated.
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
Q. 7Which of the following nutritional modifications should be made in the diet of a patient using disease-modifying antirheumatic drugs (DMARDs)?
a. Increase fish oil intake.
b. Increase folate intake.
c. Limit fluid intake.
d. Decrease dairy intake.
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