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RD Exam Practice Flashcards
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| What lab test is used to evaluate hypo or hyperthyroidism? | T3 and T4 |
| A high CO2 and low pH is an indication of: | Respiratory Acidosis |
| What is the Renal Solute Load? | The amount of nitrogenous waste and minerals that must be excreted by the kidneys Protein and electrolytes increase RSL |
| What do you give a person after a 90-minute workout? | Fluids and Carbohydrates |
| Name some side effects of carbohydrate loading | Weight gain, sore muscles, and fatigue |
| Name the four steps in the Nutrition Care Process | Assessment, Diagnosis, Intervention, Monitoring and Evaluation |
| List some symptoms of prolonged hyperglycemia in T1DM | polyphagia, weight loss, ketosis, polyuria, polydipsia, acidosis |
| What should be supplemented in women taking oral contraceptives? | Vitamin B6 and Folacin |
| Explain positive and negative nitrogen balance | Positive Nitrogen Balance = greater retention than excretion (times of building and healing) Negative Nitrogen Balance = greater excretion than retention (times of sickness) |