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The patient most likely to develop a hiatal hernia is: a. a woman with bulimia nervosa. b. a pregnant woman. c. an obese man. d. an underweight man.

Grains that should be eliminated from the diets of clients on a restricted gluten diet include: a. rye, rice, and wheat. b. corn, oats, and barley. c. rice, barley, and corn. d. wheat, rye, and barley.

The flow phase following thermal injury is characterized by: a. decreased oxygen consumption. b. increased nitrogen excretion. c. decreased insulin production. d. hypoglycemia.

Signs of overhydration include: a. elevated blood urea nitrogen level. b. weight loss. c. decreased blood pressure. d. edema.

Conditionally essential amino acids include: a. L-lysine and L-threonine. b. L-arginine and L-glutamine. c. L-cysteine and L-methionine. d. L-phenylalanine and L-tyramine.

The medical term for difficulty in swallowing is: a. pyrosis. b. polydipsia. c. dysphagia. d. dyspepsia.

Hypoglycemic drugs prescribed to control type 2 diabetes may precipitate hypoglycemia by: a. preventing metabolism of insulin. b. raising the blood glucose level. c. stimulating release of insulin. d. preventing metabolism of potassium

The presence of gallstones in the gallbladder is called: a. cholecystitis. b. cholelithiasis. c. cholecalciferol. d. cholecystectomy

Foods allowed on a clear liquid diet include: a. broth. b. cream soup. c. milk. d. pudding.

The most important factor in decisions concerning use of parenteral nutrition is: a. age. b. gender. c. competence of the clinical nutritionist. d. status of the gastrointestinal tract.