Lactose Intolerance Causes and Symptoms

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Which of the following is NOT a common risk factor for celiac disease?

Increasing age

In the medical management of celiac disease, which of the following is the MOST important component?

Consultation with a dietician

Which nursing intervention is MOST important for managing a patient with celiac disease?

Educating the patient and family on the gluten-free diet

Which type of lactose intolerance is characterized by a lifelong inability to produce enough lactase enzyme?

Primary lactose intolerance

In primary lactose intolerance, what is the MAIN reason for the decline in lactase production as individuals age?

Genetic predisposition

Which of the following is a common symptom of lactose intolerance?

Abdominal discomfort and bloating

Which of the following is a risk factor for congenital or developmental lactose intolerance?

Both parents passing on the same gene variant

Which of the following is the correct pathophysiological sequence for lactose intolerance?

  1. Inability of small intestine to produce lactase, 2. Lactose is not absorbed and moves into the colon, 3. Lactose which is not digested moves into the colon, 4. Signs and symptoms of lactose intolerance

Which of the following is a method of providing enteral nutrition?

Nasogastric (NG) tube

Which of the following is NOT a sign or symptom of lactose intolerance?

Hypoglycemia

Which of the following is a method of assessing lactose intolerance?

Lactose tolerance test

Which of the following is a type of secondary lactose intolerance?

Lactose intolerance due to illness or injury

What is the primary defect in Chronic Intestinal Pseudo-Obstruction (CIP)?

Impaired peristalsis

Which of the following is NOT a common symptom of Chronic Intestinal Pseudo-Obstruction (CIP)?

Diarrhea

What is the purpose of using an electronic infusion device when administering TPN?

To precisely control the rate of infusion

What is the primary goal of therapy for a client receiving TPN?

All of the above

What is the purpose of placing the client in the left Trendelenburg position during an air embolism intervention?

To trap the air in the right ventricle, away from the pulmonic valve

What is the primary goal of administering regular insulin on a "sliding scale" for a client receiving TPN?

To prevent hyperglycemia

Which of the following is the most effective intervention to prevent air embolism during TPN administration?

All of the above

What is the primary purpose of gradually decreasing the rate of TPN infusion when discontinuing therapy?

To reduce the risk of hypoglycemia

What is the purpose of administering a 10% dextrose in water solution for 1 to 2 hours after discontinuing TPN?

To maintain blood glucose levels

Which of the following is the most effective intervention to prevent infection during TPN administration?

All of the above

This quiz covers the causes and symptoms of lactose intolerance, including secondary lactose intolerance and congenital or developmental lactose intolerance. It discusses factors like illness, injury, ethnicity, and certain cancer treatments, as well as common signs and symptoms like diarrhea, nausea, and stomach issues.

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