Low intake of what nutrient (particularly when combined with high alcohol intake) is associated with increased colon cancer risk?
a. thymine
b. riboflavin
c. niacin
d. folate
e. biotin
Q. 2TS is an 80-year-old female admitted to the hospital with an exacerbation of COPD. She was diagnosed with the disease 20 years ago and now complains of shortness of breath, dyspnea, and an upset stomach. HT: 5'1 WT: 104 pounds UBW: 115 pounds How many kcal/day would be recommended for TS?
a. 1,150 kcalories
b. 1,266 kcalories
c. 1,490 kcalories
d. 1,671 kcalories
e. 1,834 kcalories
Q. 3Patient X is newly diagnosed as having AIDS. This patient has been referred to your clinic for nutrition education and counseling. Which of the following topics would you want to make sure was included in this patient's baseline nutrition education?
a. Drug-nutrient interactions
b. Weight gain strategies
c. Food safety
d. Smoking/alcohol/drug rehabilitation
Q. 4In mammalian DNA, approximately what percentage of cytosines are methylated?
a. 1
b. 2-5
c. 6-8
d. 10
e. 12-15
Q. 5TS is an 80-year-old female admitted to the hospital with an exacerbation of COPD. She was diagnosed with the disease 20 years ago and now complains of shortness of breath, dyspnea, and an upset stomach. HT: 5'1 WT: 104 pounds UBW: 115 pounds According to the registered dietitian, how much protein does TS need per day?
a. 48 g
b. 61 g
c. 70 g
d. 85 g
e. 102 g
Q. 6Patient X has AIDS, and as a result, now has oral lesions. Which of the following would be an appropriate suggestion to help maintain this patient's oral intake?
a. Add flavors to foods.
b. Avoid fatty or gassy foods.
c. Eat smaller, more frequent meals.
d. Avoid spicy or acid-containing foods.
Q. 7What kind of hereditary disease is cystic fibrosis?
a. X-linked dominant
b. X-linked recessive
c. autosomal recessive
d. autosomal dominant
e. Y-linked
Q. 8TS is an 80-year-old female admitted to the hospital with an exacerbation of COPD. She was diagnosed with the disease 20 years ago and now complains of shortness of breath, dyspnea, and an upset stomach. HT: 5'1 WT: 104 pounds UBW: 115 pounds What percent weight loss has TS experienced?
a. 7.8
b. 8.3
c. 9
d. 9.6
e. 10.5
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