Which of the following statements about caffeine is FALSE?
a. Caffeine can lead to esophageal reflux.
b. Caffeine acts as a laxative.
c. Caffeine can increase urine production.
d. Caffeine-containing beverages contribute to total daily water intake.
e. Caffeine causes dehydration.
e
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The most common surgical procedure in ulcerative colitis is a _______________.
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When charting, remember that medical charts are _______________ documents as well as medical documents
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
JB is a 53 yo male who was recently divorced. He has experienced periods of depression and decreased appetite. Family reports history of heavy drinking habits and 15# weight lost. He was previously diagnosed with cirrhosis and portal hypertension and paracentesis and TIPS procedures were performed. Mr. JB's condition seems to have worsened; he c/o stomach pains, nausea, and vomiting at times. His
abdomen is sore to touch and feels swollen. Mr. JB has developed ascites and pedal edema; his urinary output has decreased and he continues to lose weight. Mr. JB also c/o pain when swallowing food. Because of JB's persistent symptoms, he's been admitted to the hospital. A referral to the SLP for a MBS was also ordered and resulted in dysphagia, pureed diet recommended. By day 2 Mr. JB still c/o of nausea and no po intake has been reported. The MD prescribed dietary consult: RD to assess patient and recommend alternate means of nutrition support, currently NPO. Ht: 5'11'' Wt: 145 # UBW: 163# Dx: End-stage liver cirrhosis, dysphagia PMH: alcoholic cirrhosis, portal hypertension Labs: Na: 134 Cl: 101 BUN: 4 Alb: 2.3 TG: 305 Transferrin: 101 NH4: 53 Glu: 139 AST: 45 ALT 48 Alk Phos: 40 Bilirubin: 2.1 K: 5.2 CO2: 25 Cr: 1.8 H/H: 11/35 Diet: NPO Meds: Neomycin, Aldactone, Lasix, Reglan The RD recommends sodium restriction because of JB's ascites. How much sodium should the RD initially recommend for JB each day? a. 500 mg/day b. 1000 mg/day c. 2000 mg/day d. 3000 mg/day e. 3500 mg/day
How does the DASH diet affect blood pressure?
a. animal protein decreases blood pressure b. fruits and vegetables decrease blood pressure c. low fat dairy products increase blood pressure d. dietary fiber increases blood pressure.