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CMS NUTRITION EXAM 2025
BRAND NEW ACTUAL EXAM WITH
ANSWERS.
1. Levodopa-carbidopa - correct answer -absorption decreases
when consumed with protein
2. Ferrous sulfate - correct answer -- take with vitamin C
- take between meals with juice
- eggs, milk, and caffeine interfere with absorption
3. Nausea during pregnacy - correct answer -- eat cereal before
getting out of bed, carbs are absorbed quickly and raise blood
sugar, which should reduce nausea
- limit fat, caffiene, and drinking liquids with meals
4. Dietary recommendations during pregnancy - correct answer --
increase calories by 400
- expected weight gain is 25-35 lbs
- increase protein intake
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5. Sodium deficiency - correct answer -confusion, headache,
nausea, dizziness, abd cramps
6. Sodium toxcitiy - correct answer -confusion, thirst, weakness
7. Phosphorus toxicity (like hypocalcemia) - correct answer -
numbness/tingling around mouth and extremities, tetany
8. Potassium deficiency - correct answer -irregular heart rate,
muscle weakness, leg cramps, anorexia
9. Potassium toxicity - correct answer -vomiting, diarrhea, cardiac
dysrhythmias, weakness
10. Chloride deficiency - correct answer -lack of emotion,
anorexia, and muscle cramp
CMS NUTRITION EXAM 2025
BRAND NEW ACTUAL EXAM WITH
ANSWERS.
1. Levodopa-carbidopa - correct answer -absorption decreases
when consumed with protein
2. Ferrous sulfate - correct answer -- take with vitamin C
- take between meals with juice
- eggs, milk, and caffeine interfere with absorption
3. Nausea during pregnacy - correct answer -- eat cereal before
getting out of bed, carbs are absorbed quickly and raise blood
sugar, which should reduce nausea
- limit fat, caffiene, and drinking liquids with meals
4. Dietary recommendations during pregnancy - correct answer --
increase calories by 400
- expected weight gain is 25-35 lbs
- increase protein intake
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5. Sodium deficiency - correct answer -confusion, headache,
nausea, dizziness, abd cramps
6. Sodium toxcitiy - correct answer -confusion, thirst, weakness
7. Phosphorus toxicity (like hypocalcemia) - correct answer -
numbness/tingling around mouth and extremities, tetany
8. Potassium deficiency - correct answer -irregular heart rate,
muscle weakness, leg cramps, anorexia
9. Potassium toxicity - correct answer -vomiting, diarrhea, cardiac
dysrhythmias, weakness
10. Chloride deficiency - correct answer -lack of emotion,
anorexia, and muscle cramp
