Question 1

Match between columns
                        Premises: tube feedings
anticonvulsants
parenteral nutrition
bioelectrical therapies
clear liquid diet
residue
expected outcomes
faith healing
antiemetics
antineoplastic drugs
imagery
meditation
dysphagia
diet progression
reflexology
regular diet
diuretics
selective menus
diet manual
indirect calorimetry

Accepted Answer

The Answer of the use of mental images of things is...

Question 2

Explain the concept of diet progression.

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Question 3

Nursing Exam Review Multiple Choice A nurse is caring for a patient who wants to start using biologically based therapy as a form of complementary medicine. Which method describes a form of biologically based therapy?

Accepted Answer

Dietary supplements are a form of biologically based therapy, as they involve using naturally occurring substances such as herbs, vitamins, and minerals to promote health. Ayurveda, reflexology, biofeedback, and meditation are other examples of complementary therapies, but they belong to different categories. Ayurveda is a traditional Indian system of medicine that uses herbal remedies and lifestyle changes to promote balance and well-being. Reflexology involves applying pressure to specific points on the feet or hands to stimulate healing in other parts of the body. Biofeedback is a technique that involves using electronic instruments to monitor and control physiological processes such as heart rate and blood pressure. Meditation can refer to a wide range of practices that involve focusing the mind to achieve a state of calm and relaxation.

Question 4

Describe a mechanically altered diet and explain when it is useful.

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Question 5

Nursing Exam Review Multiple Choice A patient who suffers from migraine headaches wants to take feverfew to prevent their recurrence. What adverse effect has been associated with the use of feverfew?

Accepted Answer

Feverfew has been associated with causing mouth and tongue sores as an adverse effect.

Question 6

What are three general ways in which diet and drugs can interact?

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Question 7

List five foods that would be appropriate on a high-kcalorie, high-protein diet, and explain why they are included.

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Question 8

Describe the difference between a type of therapy that is considered "complementary" vs. one that is "alternative"   and give an example of one type of "complementary" therapy and one type of alternative therapy and explain each practice.

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Question 9

Nursing Exam Review Multiple Choice A nurse is caring for a patient who takes warfarin daily. In terms of this patient's nutrition, the nurse recognizes that this patient will most likely need:

Accepted Answer

The patient taking warfarin daily needs to maintain a consistent intake of vitamin K to help regulate their blood clotting time. Green leafy vegetables are a good source of vitamin K, so the patient should aim to consume them in consistent amounts. Daily injections of vitamin K or a high-calorie diet are not necessary, and there is no relationship between warfarin and iron intake. The patient should also avoid drinking grapefruit juice as it can interact with warfarin and increase the risk of bleeding.

Question 10

Nursing Exam Review Multiple Choice The nurse removes a patient's meal tray from the food cart and discovers that the food is not appropriate for the diet order. The nurse should:

Accepted Answer

Ordering a new food tray from the kitchen ensures the patient receives the correct meal according to their dietary needs without compromising safety or nutrition.

Question 11

Nursing Exam Review Multiple Choice A patient who is taking a diuretic medication asks the nurse if he will become malnourished because he is taking the drug. Based on the nurse's understanding of diet-drug interactions, the nurse knows that the risk of nutrient depletion:

Accepted Answer

Diuretics increase urine output and can lead to fluid and electrolyte imbalances, including a decrease in potassium, sodium, and magnesium levels. Patients with impaired kidney function may be at higher risk for nutrient depletion because the kidneys play a key role in regulating fluid balance and electrolyte levels. Therefore, option B is the correct answer. The other choices are not supported by current evidence.

Quiz 14: Nutrition Intervention and Diet-Drug Interactions

Match each nutrition term with the appropriate definition.