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Patient X has developed ascites secondary to chronic liver disease. Other than typical indicators of protein and nutrient deficiency seen in liver disease, the patient's blood ammonia levels were normal, and no abnormalities in personality or mental function were noted. Which of the following include key aspects of medical nutrition therapy for this patient?
 a. Fluid and sodium restriction, decreased protein.
  b. Increased calories, decreased protein.
  c. Moderately increased protein, fluid and sodium restriction.
  d. Decreased calories, moderately increased protein.

Q. 2

Describe the clinical manifestations of hyponatremia.

Q. 3

What is the term used to describe eating non-nutritive substances such as lead paint chips or clay?
 a. bulimia
 b. metallothionein
 c. pica
 d. hypovitaminosis
 e. hypochromic disorder

Q. 4

Portal hypertension may result in all of the following EXCEPT:
 a. esophageal varices.
  b. ascites.
  c. hepatic encephalopathy.
  d. cirrhosis.

Q. 5

Describe the thirst mechanism.

Q. 6

What vitamin enhances the absorption of iron?
 a. vitamin B1
 b. vitamin B12
  c. vitamin C
 d. vitamin D
 e. vitamin E

Q. 7

Which of the following laboratory indicators is NOT usually included in liver function tests as a potential indicator of liver dysfunction?
 a. Serum bilirubin
  b. Serum albumin
  c. Prothrombin time
  d. Serum glucose
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