CDR RD Test Questions with Correct Answers
Steatorrhea causes
Pancreatic lipase insufficiency, celiac disease, bile salt deficiency, small bowel resection,
bacterial overgrowth
steatorrhea
fat malabsorption
Fecal excretion of greater than 7 g/day
Contraceptive injections potential side effects
Weight gain, increased LDL and insulin, decreased HDL cholesterol, and decreased bone
density
Urea vs creatinine excretion
Urea excretion reflects protein intake, while creatinine reflects muscle mass
Condition that are RF for kidney stones
Colitis, gout, and UTIs
FDPIR
Food Distribution Program on Indian Reservations (USDA) provides nutrition benefits to low
income individuals and families to purchase food at stores. (Good option when family doesn't
have easy access to SNAP office or authorized food stores)
Which grains should be avoided by those with celiac disease
Wheat, barley, and rye
, At what serum TG level should IV lipid admin be discontinued?
400 mg/dL
Elevated TH levels increase the risk of pancreatitis and impaired lipid clearance
Which scenario is most likely to contribute to rapid-onset hyponatremia?
Increased ADH (anti-diuretic hormone) secretion
Inappropriate secretion of ADH could be caused by SIADH, certain medical conditions, or
low blood volume
Hypovolemia
low blood volume
A 24 year old is seeking nutrition counseling to help manage her symptoms of PCOS.
She is becoming insulin resistant and has developed hypothyroidism. Which of the
following groups of nutrients would be recommended for this scenario?
Vitamin D, chromium, selenium
Vitamin D is important for PCOS and insulin resistance. Chromium to help with insulin
sensitivity. Selenium and iodine are important for thyroid function.
Patient taking phenytoin to manage seizures. The dietitian is assessed for potential
nutrition related concerns with this medication.
Which recommendation is most appropriate?
Steatorrhea causes
Pancreatic lipase insufficiency, celiac disease, bile salt deficiency, small bowel resection,
bacterial overgrowth
steatorrhea
fat malabsorption
Fecal excretion of greater than 7 g/day
Contraceptive injections potential side effects
Weight gain, increased LDL and insulin, decreased HDL cholesterol, and decreased bone
density
Urea vs creatinine excretion
Urea excretion reflects protein intake, while creatinine reflects muscle mass
Condition that are RF for kidney stones
Colitis, gout, and UTIs
FDPIR
Food Distribution Program on Indian Reservations (USDA) provides nutrition benefits to low
income individuals and families to purchase food at stores. (Good option when family doesn't
have easy access to SNAP office or authorized food stores)
Which grains should be avoided by those with celiac disease
Wheat, barley, and rye
, At what serum TG level should IV lipid admin be discontinued?
400 mg/dL
Elevated TH levels increase the risk of pancreatitis and impaired lipid clearance
Which scenario is most likely to contribute to rapid-onset hyponatremia?
Increased ADH (anti-diuretic hormone) secretion
Inappropriate secretion of ADH could be caused by SIADH, certain medical conditions, or
low blood volume
Hypovolemia
low blood volume
A 24 year old is seeking nutrition counseling to help manage her symptoms of PCOS.
She is becoming insulin resistant and has developed hypothyroidism. Which of the
following groups of nutrients would be recommended for this scenario?
Vitamin D, chromium, selenium
Vitamin D is important for PCOS and insulin resistance. Chromium to help with insulin
sensitivity. Selenium and iodine are important for thyroid function.
Patient taking phenytoin to manage seizures. The dietitian is assessed for potential
nutrition related concerns with this medication.
Which recommendation is most appropriate?
