Registered Dietetic Technician Test Nutrition Therapy & Medical Nutrition Flashcards
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Which nutrient is specifically restricted in patients with phenylketonuria (PKU)?
Answer: Phenylalanine
PKU is an inborn error of metabolism where the enzyme phenylalanine hydroxylase is deficient, requiring strict phenylalanine restriction.
The Mifflin-St Jeor equation is used to calculate which nutritional value?
Answer: Resting metabolic rate
The Mifflin-St Jeor equation estimates resting metabolic rate (RMR) based on height, weight, age, and sex.
Which oral supplement is first-line for a patient with iron deficiency anemia who can tolerate oral feeding?
Answer: Ferrous sulfate oral
Ferrous sulfate taken orally is the standard first-line treatment for iron deficiency anemia in patients who can tolerate oral intake.
A patient post-gastric bypass surgery is at highest risk for deficiency in which nutrient?
Answer: Vitamin B12
Gastric bypass reduces intrinsic factor production and bypasses the stomach, significantly impairing vitamin B12 absorption.
Which condition indicates the need for a fluid restriction in a hospitalized patient?
Answer: Congestive heart failure
Congestive heart failure impairs the heart's ability to manage fluid volume, requiring restriction to prevent fluid overload and edema.
What does a negative nitrogen balance indicate in a patient's nutritional status?
Answer: Catabolism exceeding protein intake
Negative nitrogen balance occurs when protein breakdown (catabolism) exceeds intake, indicating inadequate protein or increased metabolic stress.
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