Explain the types of solutes in the body, including the major electrolytes.
Q. 2What is the most bioavailable source of iron?
a. milk
b. spinach
c. kidney beans
d. seaweed
e. clams
Q. 3Patient X presents with jaundice. Which of the following indicators will help distinguish whether this is obstructive jaundice as opposed to hemolytic jaundice?
a. Urinary bilirubin
b. Total serum bilirubin
c. Indirect serum bilirubin
d. Direct serum bilirubin
Q. 4Describe the third spaces.
Q. 5What is the most common cause of a nutritional anemia?
a. protein deficiency
b. vitamin E toxicity
c. lead toxicity
d. iron deficiency
e. thiamin deficiency
Q. 6Patient X has been recovering from recent GI surgery during which there was the creation of a blind loop in the small bowel. The patient now starts demonstrating signs of malabsorption. What is the most likely cause of this?
a. Endocrine disorder
b. Inadequate digestion
c. Bacterial overgrowth
d. Impaired mucosal absorption
Q. 7List the three general categories of alterations in fluid balance.
Q. 8What is the most likely cause of the anemia if it's microcytic and hypochromic?
a. vitamin E toxicity
b. iron deficiency
c. thiamin deficiency
d. selenium overdose
e. vitamin E deficiency
Q. 9In short bowel syndrome, the extent of the remaining small intestine is a determining factor in a positive prognosis. What amount of resection will result in severe nutritional and metabolic complications?
a. 50
b. 33
c. 70
d. 20
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