Adverse food reactions
What is the most common CHO intolerance?
Lactose
Name two ways to reduce reflux
Maintain normal body weight, Avoid eating late evening meals, Avoid caffeine and alcohol.
IBS
Why is EN preferred over PN in patients with acute pancreatitis?
failure to use the GI tract worsens the stress response
For which condition might a ketogenic diet be used in treatment?
epilepsy
Within what frame of time is the onset of symptoms related to a food allergy most likely to occur?
within 2 hours
What is the name of the surgery used to treat GERD?
Fundoplication
The most common cause of antibiotic induced diarrhea is what?
C. diff
What type of foods should be avoided for patients with cholecystitis?
high fat foods
During which phase of swallowing does bolus formation occur?
Oral phase
The term that refers to an adverse reaction to food that is caused by a nonimmunologic mechanism is
Food intolerance
Name one food that decreases LES pressure.
peppermint
Total or subtotal removal of the stomach may result in what syndrome?
dumping syndrome
Which nutrient deficiency causes Wernickes encephalopathy?
Thiamin
How are energy needs changed in head injury patients?
Energy needs are increased
What are the most common antibodies involved in food allergies?
IgE
Impaired swallowing puts the patient at risk for what?
Aspiration pneumonia
What 2 minerals should be monitored in a patient with Crohns experiencing diarrhea?
K and zinc
What is commonly associated with portal HTN and cirrhosis?
Ascites
What is it called when a cholesterol plaque is dislodged from a vessel, travels to the brain, and blocks an artery?
Embolic stroke
In what types of foods are the most common food allergens found?
High-protein plant or marine foods
What requires the greatest coordination and control in order to swallow?
Liquids of think consistency
H. pylori infection is found in what part of the GI tract?
gastric mucosa
What herbal supplement is popular for treating liver disease?
Milk thistle
What is the inability to perform purposeful, complex movements, although no sensory or motor impairment is evident?
Apraxia