CDN Medical Nutrition Therapy 2

Question 1

A patient with chronic kidney disease (CKD) stage 4 is experiencing hyperkalemia. Which food should be most restricted?

Accepted Answer

Bananas

Answer

Bananas are high in potassium and must be restricted in CKD patients with hyperkalemia.

Question 2

Which enteral formula is most appropriate for a patient with glucose intolerance and need for tube feeding?

Accepted Answer

Carbohydrate-modified formula

Answer

Carbohydrate-modified formulas (e.g., Glucerna) are designed to blunt postprandial glucose spikes in patients with glucose intolerance.

Question 3

A patient with short bowel syndrome has had the terminal ileum resected. Which vitamin deficiency is most likely to develop?

Accepted Answer

Vitamin B12

Answer

Vitamin B12 is absorbed exclusively in the terminal ileum; its resection leads to B12 malabsorption and eventual deficiency.

Question 4

Which MNT goal is the primary focus in the acute phase of pancreatitis?

Accepted Answer

Bowel rest and IV hydration

Answer

Traditional management of acute pancreatitis begins with bowel rest and IV hydration to reduce pancreatic stimulation.

Question 5

A patient with celiac disease must avoid which protein?

Accepted Answer

Gluten

Answer

Gluten (found in wheat, barley, and rye) triggers the autoimmune response that damages the intestinal villi in celiac disease.

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