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What is the primary difference between diverticulosis and diverticulitis?
What is the primary difference between diverticulosis and diverticulitis?
- Location of the diverticula
- Presence of inflammation (correct)
- Age of onset
- Symptomology
Why is MCT oil useful in fat malabsorption?
Why is MCT oil useful in fat malabsorption?
- It is high in omega-6 fatty acids
- It bypasses digestion in the small intestine (correct)
- It is low in calories
- It is easily absorbed in the colon
What is refeeding syndrome, and which patients are at risk?
What is refeeding syndrome, and which patients are at risk?
- A nutritional deficiency, affecting patients with cystic fibrosis
- A complication of Crohn's disease, affecting patients with history of gastric bypass
- A metabolic complication, affecting patients who are severely malnourished (correct)
- A gastrointestinal disorder, affecting patients with ulcerative colitis
What is the primary reason CF patients often have inadequate PO intake?
What is the primary reason CF patients often have inadequate PO intake?
When should nutrition support begin for the intubated patient?
When should nutrition support begin for the intubated patient?
What are pressors, and when are they used?
What are pressors, and when are they used?
What is the criteria for diagnosing hypertension based on blood pressure?
What is the criteria for diagnosing hypertension based on blood pressure?
What is the primary reason behind malnutrition in individuals with Congestive Heart Failure (CHF)?
What is the primary reason behind malnutrition in individuals with Congestive Heart Failure (CHF)?
Which component of a heart-healthy diet is important for individuals with CHF?
Which component of a heart-healthy diet is important for individuals with CHF?
What is the role of insulin in cellular uptake of glucose?
What is the role of insulin in cellular uptake of glucose?
What does A1C measure and what range indicates prediabetes?
What does A1C measure and what range indicates prediabetes?
What is the recommended nutrition intervention for diabetic foot ulcers?
What is the recommended nutrition intervention for diabetic foot ulcers?
