Chapter 19, Nutrition and Liver Diseases Video Solutions, Nutrition for Health and Health Care

Problem 1

In cases of fatty liver that are unrelated to excessive alcohol intakes, the primary risk factor is:
a. following a high-protein diet.
b. use of illicit drugs.
c. following a high-fat diet.
d. insulin resistance.

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Problem 2

Which of the following statements about hepatitis is true?
a. Chronic hepatitis can progress to cirrhosis.
b. Whatever the cause of hepatitis, symptoms are typically severe.
c. Vaccines are available to protect against hepatitis $\mathrm{A}, \mathrm{B}$, and C viruses.
d. HCV infection can be spread through contaminated foods and water.

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Problem 3

Which blood test values often indicate the presence of liver disease?
a. Increased albumin levels
b. Increased liver enzyme levels
c. Decreased bilirubin levels
d. Decreased alkaline phosphatase levels

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Problem 4

Esophageal varices are a dangerous complication of liver disease primarily because they:
a. interfere with food intake.
b. divert blood flow from the GI tract.
c. can lead to massive bleeding.
d. contribute to hepatic encephalopathy.

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Problem 5

A complication of cirrhosis that contributes to the development of ascites is:
a. portal hypertension.
b. insulin resistance.
c. elevated serum albumin levels.
d. bile obstruction.

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Problem 6

Lactulose, a nonabsorbable disaccharide, is generally prescribed to patients who develop which complication of cirrhosis?
a. Portal hypertension
b. Hepatic encephalopathy
c. Bile insufficiency
d. Ascites

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Problem 7

With respect to protein intake, patients with hepatic encephalopathy should:
a. consume a high-protein diet.
b. restrict protein intake to avoid elevations in serum ammonia.
c. spread protein intake evenly throughout the day.
d. use formulas enriched with aromatic amino acids to meet their protein needs.

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Problem 8

People with ascites must often restrict dietary intake of:
a. fat.
c. sugars.
b. protein.
d. sodium.

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Problem 9

After a liver transplant, the major health concern is:
a. jaundice.
c. infection.
b. bile insufficiency.
d. hepatic coma.

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Problem 10

Dietary concerns after a liver transplant include all of the following except:
a. severe protein restrictions that are difficult to adhere to.
b. increased risk of foodborne illness.
c. gastrointestinal side effects of medications.
d. altered appetite and taste perception from medications.

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