Gastrointestinal Problems
Define dysphagia
difficulty swallowing
Define atherosclerosis
underlying pathology of coronary heart disease
What is the functional unit of the kidney
Define proteinuria
Abnormal excess of protein in the urine
Define mucositis
Inflammation of the oral mucosa
Name at least one symptom of celiac disease
Diarrhea
Steatorrhea
weight loss
malnutrition
What condition would happen of there was plaque build up in one of the major arteries of the brain?
CVA-STOKE
It is routine for general surgery for a patient to be NPO for how many hours?
8
When someone has osteodystrophy they lack activated vitamin ____.
D
Total parenteral nutrition has solutions that contain what? (name one)
glucose
amino acids
electrolytes
vitamins
minerals
What causes hepatitis A?
Contaminated food or water
Define Hyperglycemia
elevated blood glucose level
Protein is needed postoperatively because it can
A. Control Hypertension
B. Control Bleeding
C. Control Edema
C. Control edema
proteins
T or F: Nutrition support is important for HIV infected individual to prevent involuntary weight loss.
True
Which of the following should be considered for a patient who has gallstones?
lower fat intake
What are triad signs of diabetes?
Polydipsia
Polyphagia
Polyuria
T or F: Negative nitrogen balance is not a concern with systemic effect of cancer.
False- it is a MAJOR CONCERN
Indicates a decline in body protein mass.
What is the most common kidney stone?
Calcium
IRON
Name one common food allergen
eggs
cows milk
peanuts
tree nuts
shellfish, fish, or soy
If a patient has suffered from heart failure. What two nutritional considerations should be limited in their diet.
sodium and fluids
flu
A patient has a uric acid stone. Which diet recommendation is needed?
A diet low in purines
A patient who has had facial surgery would benefit from what type of feedings?
enteral