MNT FINAL EXAM QUESTIONS
AND ANSWERS
Which of the following criteria is not acceptable for diagnosing diabetes
mellitus? - ANSWER HbA1c of more than 6%.
If a T2DM patient obtains a nutrition prescription for a 2,000 kcal diet, which of
the following should be followed? - ANSWER: a macronutrient distribution
according to the patient's metabolic profile
What happens when rebound hyperglycemia follows a period of hypoglycemia?
- ANSWER Symogi effect.
What is the guideline for self-monitoring of blood glucose? - ANSWER Type 1
diabetes requires four or more doses per day, while type 2 diabetes requires one
to four doses per day.
How can metformin help to reduce blood glucose levels? - ANSWER: Reduces
gluconeogenesis, increases glucose absorption, and boosts insulin action.
***All of the aforementioned.
Which of the following is a suitable MNT target for all Diabetes patients? -
ANSWER Developing blood glucose control
Screening for gestational diabetes should happen: - ANSWER Between 24 and
28 weeks gestation
To prevent the progression of prediabetes to diabetes, lifestyle measures such as
weight loss (5-10%), physical activity (at least 150 minutes per week), and
ongoing counseling and support are effective.
***All of the aforementioned.
, Complementary and alternative therapies are more commonly employed by: -
ANSWER: People who were hospitalized in the past twelve months.
If a patient loses 6% of their body weight in one month, it is deemed -
ANSWER Severe malnutrition
Which drugs necessitate potassium monitoring in patients? - ANSWER Lasix
Best PES statement: - Answer Inadequate protein-energy intake (NI-5.8.2) is
associated with increasing demands caused by advanced stage esophageal
cancer, as demonstrated by the patient's dietary intake report.
What happens if a patient takes an MAOI like Nardil and consumes a lot of
aged cheese and cured meat? - ANSWER Hypertensive Crisis
Which of the following is not regarded a good predictor of a patient's hydration
level? - ANSWER Urinary output
Which of the following guarantees the privacy and security of personal
information in health care settings? - Respond to HIPAA.
Drug absorption? - ANSWER: Fiber and fat may hinder antibiotic or analgesic
absorption. Comtan, a Parkinson's medication, chelates with iron, altering its
absorption (+). Chronic antacid users may have clinically significant increased
pH, which affects medicine absorption.
What are a patient's wishes for medical treatment? - ANSWER: Advanced
Directives
Which part of a SOAP note does the Nutrition Prescription belong in? - Answer
Plan
Reduced serum albumin levels, which is present in many diseases, influence
pharmaceuticals by: - ANSWER leading to greater blood levels of the free
portion of a drug
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