What is a result of impaired globin synthesis?
a. reduced erythrocyte production
b. increased leukocyte production
c. increased iron absorption
d. decreased hemoglobin synthesis
e. increased mineral absorption
Q. 2Which of the following is NOT a mechanism involved in the precipitation of gallstones?
a. Excessive reabsorption of bile salts by the small bowel.
b. Excessive bile salts absorption by the gallbladder mucosa.
c. Inflammation of the gallbladder epithelium.
d. Too much cholesterol secreted into the bile.
Q. 3What is the most predominant base involved in human acid-base balance?
a. bicarbonate
b. alkaline water
c. calcium carbonate
d. magnesium citrate
e. ammonia
Q. 4Sickle cell anemia is a structural defect in what cells?
a. platelets
b. thrombocytes
c. lymphocytes
d. leukocytes
e. erythrocytes
Q. 5Which of the following becomes a consideration in the nutrition therapy for patients only after receiving a liver transplant?
a. Thiamin deficiency
b. Side effects of immunosuppressant medications
c. Adequate protein intake
d. Food-borne infections
Q. 6What is the best definition of metabolic alkalosis?
a. condition resulting from either retention of cations or loss of nonvolatile acid
b. condition resulting from either retention of bicarbonate or calcium
c. condition resulting from either retention of bicarbonate or loss of nonvolatile acids
d. a kidney disease resulting in hyperventilation
e. a liver disease resulting in reduced respiration
Q. 7What percent of people with hemochromatosis develop cardiomyopathy?
a. 10
b. 30
c. 50
d. 70
e. 90