MNT II - Exam 2 Questions and
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Saliva is produced in the mouth by three pairs of salivary glands: - ✔✔the parotid,
submandibular and sublingual
A dietitian is providing nutrition information to a patient with a jaw fracture who has
had a maxillomandibular fixation. Which type of food would the dietitian most likely
tell the client to avoid?
a. rye bread
b. 2% milk
c. bananas
d. pasta
e. soft-cooked eggs - ✔✔a. rye bread
What is an example of a change in gastrointestinal physiology that occurs with aging? -
✔✔atrophy of the small intestine mucosa
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,Which type of food would most likely be recommended during the recovery period
after gastric surgery?
a. whole grains
b. potatoes without the skin
c. luncheon meat
d. chocolate milk
e. fruit juice - ✔✔b. potatoes without the skin
The most common symptoms of gastroparesis are: - ✔✔nausea, vomiting, and
postprandial fullness
Which type of food would most likely be recommended during gastroparesis?
a. whole oats
b. prune juice
c. cheese
d. sushi
e. buttermilk - ✔✔e. buttermilk
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,Which of the following describes the mechanism of action of metoclopramide in
managing nausea? - ✔✔blocking dopamine, which affects the vomiting center in the
brain
What is an example of a nutrition intervention recommended for stomatitis? - ✔✔avoid
extremes of hot or cold food temperatures
avoid carbonated beverages
avoid alcohol
Which medication is classified as a proton pump inhibitor? - ✔✔Nexium
The innermost layer of the esophagus is called the: - ✔✔mucosa
Which is an example of a factor that contributes to lower esophageal sphincter
incompetence? - ✔✔cigarette smoking
Food storage occurs primarily in which part of the stomach? - ✔✔corpus
Which is a correct statement regarding late dumping syndrome? - ✔✔-It increases the
risk of hypoglycemia.
- It occurs 1 to 3 hrs after eating
- It is especially common after consuming simple carbohydrates
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, The gold standard for diagnosis of gastroparesis is the: - ✔✔scintigraphic gastric
emptying test
Which is considered a true statement regarding hiatal hernia? - ✔✔Pregnancy may
increase the risk of hiatal hernia.
Incidence of hiatal hernia *increases" with age
Most cases of hiatal hernia are considered type 1 (rolling)
Symptoms of hiatal hernia are consistent with those of GERD
Identify the chemical messenger that stimulates the production of hydrochloric acid. -
✔✔histamine
LK is a 40-year-old female s/p gastric resection 2 weeks ago due to a perforated ulcer
from complicated PUD. Prior to her surgery, she was experiencing severe pain and had
an upset stomach. She is now complaining of persistent diarrhea after she eats.
HT: 5'4" WT: 170#
Diet: NPO
Usual intake:
AM juice and fruit
Snack toast with butter
Noon half a tuna sandwich
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Saliva is produced in the mouth by three pairs of salivary glands: - ✔✔the parotid,
submandibular and sublingual
A dietitian is providing nutrition information to a patient with a jaw fracture who has
had a maxillomandibular fixation. Which type of food would the dietitian most likely
tell the client to avoid?
a. rye bread
b. 2% milk
c. bananas
d. pasta
e. soft-cooked eggs - ✔✔a. rye bread
What is an example of a change in gastrointestinal physiology that occurs with aging? -
✔✔atrophy of the small intestine mucosa
Katelyn Whitman, All Rights Reserved © 2025 1
,Which type of food would most likely be recommended during the recovery period
after gastric surgery?
a. whole grains
b. potatoes without the skin
c. luncheon meat
d. chocolate milk
e. fruit juice - ✔✔b. potatoes without the skin
The most common symptoms of gastroparesis are: - ✔✔nausea, vomiting, and
postprandial fullness
Which type of food would most likely be recommended during gastroparesis?
a. whole oats
b. prune juice
c. cheese
d. sushi
e. buttermilk - ✔✔e. buttermilk
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,Which of the following describes the mechanism of action of metoclopramide in
managing nausea? - ✔✔blocking dopamine, which affects the vomiting center in the
brain
What is an example of a nutrition intervention recommended for stomatitis? - ✔✔avoid
extremes of hot or cold food temperatures
avoid carbonated beverages
avoid alcohol
Which medication is classified as a proton pump inhibitor? - ✔✔Nexium
The innermost layer of the esophagus is called the: - ✔✔mucosa
Which is an example of a factor that contributes to lower esophageal sphincter
incompetence? - ✔✔cigarette smoking
Food storage occurs primarily in which part of the stomach? - ✔✔corpus
Which is a correct statement regarding late dumping syndrome? - ✔✔-It increases the
risk of hypoglycemia.
- It occurs 1 to 3 hrs after eating
- It is especially common after consuming simple carbohydrates
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, The gold standard for diagnosis of gastroparesis is the: - ✔✔scintigraphic gastric
emptying test
Which is considered a true statement regarding hiatal hernia? - ✔✔Pregnancy may
increase the risk of hiatal hernia.
Incidence of hiatal hernia *increases" with age
Most cases of hiatal hernia are considered type 1 (rolling)
Symptoms of hiatal hernia are consistent with those of GERD
Identify the chemical messenger that stimulates the production of hydrochloric acid. -
✔✔histamine
LK is a 40-year-old female s/p gastric resection 2 weeks ago due to a perforated ulcer
from complicated PUD. Prior to her surgery, she was experiencing severe pain and had
an upset stomach. She is now complaining of persistent diarrhea after she eats.
HT: 5'4" WT: 170#
Diet: NPO
Usual intake:
AM juice and fruit
Snack toast with butter
Noon half a tuna sandwich
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