Quiz 3 Nutrition

What is the primary gastrointestinal side effect associated with enteral feedings?

Diarrhea

What is a potential complication of peptic ulcer disease (PUD)?

Perforation

Which of the following is an early sign of diabetes?

Polyuria

Which of the following is a symptom of hypoglycemia?

Sweating

What causes type 1 diabetes mellitus?

autoimmune destruction of beta cells

Where in the body is insulin produced?

beta cells of the pancreas

Which of the following is a goal in treatment for gastroesophageal reflux disease?

decreasing esophageal irritation

What is the cornerstone of treatment for type 2 diabetes mellitus?

diet therapy and exercise

Lipid is the class name for the substance known as

fats

How is total parenteral nutrition (TPN) administered?

large central vein catheter

To help lower cholesterol and blood pressure, patients are encouraged to

lose weight

Elevated levels of this substance are a major risk factor for atherosclerosis

low-density lipoproteins

A risk factor for type 2 diabetes mellitus is

physical inactivity

What intervention can help reduce dumping syndrome?

small, frequent meals

A condition of the oral cavity that can affect nutrition and is characterized by an inflammation of the oral mucous lining

stomatitis