Question

41) If someone is on a "VLCD" this means they are ingesting _____/day

   A.  
500 calories or less

   B.  
800 calories or less

   C.  
1000 calories or less

   D.  
1200 calories or less

43) A patient is admitted with a blood sugar level of 250, polyphagia, and polydipsia. Upon closer examination, it is noted that they have fruity smelling breath. What does this latter tell you?

   A.  
The patient ate a piece of fruit a few minutes prior

   B.  
The patient is chewing fruit flavored gum

   C.  
The patient is in a state of ketosis

   D.  
The patient needs to brush their teeth

44) To attenuate heart disease risk, what is the goal level for TG?

   A.  
<500 mg/dL

   B.  
<250 mg/dL

   C.  
<150 mg/dL

   D.  
<200 mg/dL

45) The Dean Ornish diet is a way to:

   A.  
Decrease blood pressure

   B.  
Reverse plaque formation in the arteries

   C.  
Decrease risk of gall stones

   D.  
Decrease homocysteine levels

Answer 1

Ans)41) B.  800 calories or less

Explanation:

Very-Low-Calorie Diets. A very-low-calorie diet (VLCD) is any diet that is 800 kcal/day or less. It is commonly stated that these diets should not be used routinely in the management of obesity, and there is great caution about their use in some weight management services.

43) C. The patient is in a state of ketosis

Explanation:

Diabetic ketoacidosis: Symptoms include thirst, frequent urination, nausea, abdominal pain, weakness, fruity-scented breath and confusion.

44)  C.  <150 mg/dL

Explanation:

If your LDL is less than 130 mg/dL, you will need to follow the heart-healthy diet for all Americans, which allows a little more saturated fat and cholesterol than the TLC diet. Category III, Moderate Risk, your LDL goal is less than 130 mg/dL.

45) A. Decrease blood pressure

Explanation:

The Ornish diet causes weight loss because it lowers your fat and calorie intake and eliminates your cholesterol intake. As a result, this puts less pressure on your heart. In addition to reversing heart disease, the Ornish diet can reverse diabetes, high cholesterol and high blood pressure.Jan 23, 2018