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Exam #3 MNT 4 Questions with Correct
Answers | Updated (100% Correct Answers)
Steatorrhea Answer: fat in stool -> seen in malabsorptive diarrhea
Medication-induced diarrhea Answer: Lactulose: hepatic
encephalopathy (too high ammonia)
Sorbitol (sugar alc) -> found in tylenol
Antibiotic-associated diarrhea Answer: C. diff (Clostridium difficile)
Medical treatment for diarrhea Answer: - Identify and treat
underlying problem
- Mange fluid and electrolyte replacement
- Supplementation with probiotics -> yogurt and Keopectate
(medication)
MNT for diarrhea Answer: - Replacement of fluids and electrolytes
- something isotonic like BRAT diet
- Soluble fiber might help and small amount
- Low fiber diet (low residue)
- Sugars may need to be limited
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GI stricture and obstruction Answer: Partial or complete obstruction
MNT: Chew food well and Avoid excessive fiber intake
IBD Answer: food may not be absorbed well
Crohn's Disease -> anywhere in GI tract
Ulcerative colitis -> only in Colon
Medical management for IBD Answer: Corticosteroids
Anti-inflammatory agents
Immunosuppressants
Antibiotic
Anticytokine medication
Surgical management for IBD Answer: Bowel resection: possible
short bowel syndrome (SBS)
Nutrition support -> TF
Nutrition management for IBD: energy and protein needs Answer:
Energy needs don't change much (unless surgery)
Protein needs might be higher (1.3-1.5)
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Exam #3 MNT 4 Questions with Correct
Answers | Updated (100% Correct Answers)
Steatorrhea Answer: fat in stool -> seen in malabsorptive diarrhea
Medication-induced diarrhea Answer: Lactulose: hepatic
encephalopathy (too high ammonia)
Sorbitol (sugar alc) -> found in tylenol
Antibiotic-associated diarrhea Answer: C. diff (Clostridium difficile)
Medical treatment for diarrhea Answer: - Identify and treat
underlying problem
- Mange fluid and electrolyte replacement
- Supplementation with probiotics -> yogurt and Keopectate
(medication)
MNT for diarrhea Answer: - Replacement of fluids and electrolytes
- something isotonic like BRAT diet
- Soluble fiber might help and small amount
- Low fiber diet (low residue)
- Sugars may need to be limited
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GI stricture and obstruction Answer: Partial or complete obstruction
MNT: Chew food well and Avoid excessive fiber intake
IBD Answer: food may not be absorbed well
Crohn's Disease -> anywhere in GI tract
Ulcerative colitis -> only in Colon
Medical management for IBD Answer: Corticosteroids
Anti-inflammatory agents
Immunosuppressants
Antibiotic
Anticytokine medication
Surgical management for IBD Answer: Bowel resection: possible
short bowel syndrome (SBS)
Nutrition support -> TF
Nutrition management for IBD: energy and protein needs Answer:
Energy needs don't change much (unless surgery)
Protein needs might be higher (1.3-1.5)
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