Caroline is a 33-year-old female who was struck by a motor vehicle while she was bicycling. She suffered head and chest trauma as well as multiple broken bones. Caroline is in a medically induced coma in the intensive care unit following surgery and
requires mechanical ventilation due to ARDS. She is being fed enterally. Her mother reports that she is 5'7" tall and weighs approximately 140 pounds.What are the potential diet-drug interactions Caroline might experience?
Bronchodilators may increase gastric acid secretion and cause acid reflux. Corticosteroids may cause glucose intolerance and sodium retention, and contribute to negative nitrogen balance. Depending on the diuretic prescribed, Caroline's potassium levels may need to be watched. Antibiotics can have varying effects depending on which one is prescribed. Diarrhea is a common side effect.
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? Mr. and Mrs. G are a married couple who are in their late 30s. They are referred by their physician to an outpatient nutritional counseling center that specializes in genetics. Both of them have been tested for several genetic conditions as they are at risk of developing various chronic diseases due to the familial predisposition. Mrs. G is particularly concerned due to the history of cancer and dementia in her family, whereas obesity runs in Mr. G's family. A registered dietitian reads the genetic report and finds that Mrs. G has a polymorphism in the methylenetetrahydrofolate reductase gene, which is linked to the increased risk of:
A. Alzheimer's disease B. diabetes C. hyperlipidemia D. cancer E. obesity
Which of the following represents a blood pH level in the normal range?
a. 6.75 b. 7.00 c. 7.35 d. 7.55 e. 8.35
Which conditions or diseases are known to be caused by a deficiency of the same nutrient??
A) ?osteomalacia and rickets B) ?xerophthalmia and breath pentane release C) ?kwashiorkor and fibrocystic breast disease D) ?hemolytic anemia and large-cell type anemia
In the context of limiting the consumption of certain foods and beverages, the 2015 Dietary Guidelines state that:
A) added sugars should constitute less than 20 percent of calories consumed. B) individuals should strive to have less than 15 percent of calories come from saturated fats. C) individuals should consume less than 2,300 milligrams of sodium per day. D) naturally occurring trans fats should constitute less than 1 percent of calories consumed.