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For RD exam video lectures, colorful notes, or tutoring inquiries, check out: https://www.chompdowndietetics.com/ For free practice questions, follow @rdexampodcast on Instagram  To message, contact rdexampodcast@gmail.com Question: Which of the following is not a principle of motivational Interviewing?A. Rolling with resistanceB. Initiating independenceC. Avoiding argumentsD. Developing discrepancy

For RD exam video lectures, colorful notes, or tutoring inquiries, check out: https://www.chompdowndietetics.com/ For free practice questions, follow @rdexampodcast on Instagram  To message, contact rdexampodcast@gmail.com This episode covers Monoamine Oxidase Inhibitors: Question: Which of the following is considered to be the best course of action for a patient to take if they use MAOIs?A) Increase intake of tyramine-rich foodsB) Restrict intake of tyramine-rich foods to avoid hypotensionC) Increase intake of tyramine-rich foods to avoid hypertensionD) Restrict intake of tyramine-rich foods to avoid hypertension

For RD exam video lectures, colorful notes, or tutoring inquiries, check out: https://www.chompdowndietetics.com/ For free practice questions, follow @rdexampodcast on Instagram and FaceBook To message, contact rdexampodcast@gmail.com This episode covers casein vs whey & lactose intolerance: Question: Jeff takes a lactose tolerance test which reveals an increase in blood glucose of 45mg/dl above the fasting baseline blood glucose taken before the test. Which of the following best describes this result?A. Jeff is lactose intolerantB. Jeff has a major lactase deficiencyC. Jeff is not lactose intolerantD. Both B and C

For RD exam video lectures, colorful notes, or tutoring inquiries, check out: https://www.chompdowndietetics.com/ For free practice questions, follow @rdexampodcast on Instagram and FaceBook To message, contact rdexampodcast@gmail.com This episode covers types of insulins & regimens Question Jeff took a dose of insulin that lasted twenty-four hours. Which of the following insulins did Jeff most likely take a dose of? A. Aspart B. Humulin R C. Humulin N D. Glargine

For RD exam video lectures & colorful notes, check out https://www.chompdowndietetics.com/ For practice questions, follow @rdexampodcast on Instagram and FaceBook This episode covers Alzheimer‘s disease, Delphi technique, and nominal group technique Questions Which of the following is least likely to be recommended for a patient diagnosed with Alzheimers disease? A. Decreasing saturated fat intake B. Increasing saturated fat intake C. Finger foods D. Avoiding patterned plates for mealtime   Which of the following is not considered a feature typically associated with the Delphi technique? A. Multiple rounds of questionnaires  B. Participants discussing the topic together in person  C. Participant anonymity D. All choices are features typically associated with Delphi technique   Which of the following is not associated with nominal group technique? A. silent generation B. Participants sharing their thoughts on a topic with each other throughout the nominal group technique process C. Clarification D. All of the choices listed are associated with the nominal group technique  

For RD exam video lectures & colorful notes, check out https://www.chompdowndietetics.com/ For practice questions, follow @rdexampodcast on Instagram and FaceBook Today's episode covers vitamin D pathways, randomized clinical trials, and parallel vs crossover designs.  1. What is the name for the active form of vitamin D? A. CholecalciferolB. 7-dehydrocholesterolC. Calcitriol D. Calcidiol 2. Which of the following is an example of an RCT? A. A study consists of two groups, A and B. Group a consisted of participants who had been smoking for 10 or more years. Group B consisted of participants who had never smoked. Both groups were followed for 10 years to see if they develop COPD. B. A study consists of two groups, A and B. Group a consisted of participants who had liver disease. Group B consisted of participants who did not have liver disease. Both groups were compared to see what proportion of them had been consuming alcohol on a regular basis for ten years C. A study examining the effects of a cholesterol drug randomly placed participants into two groups, a and b. Group a received the cholesterol drug whereas group b received a placebo. D. None of the studies mentioned are an example of an RCT   3. A study consisted of three groups. Participants were randomly assigned to groups in which they stayed throughout the study. Group A received treatment A. Group B received treatment B. Group C received a placebo. Which of the following best describes what type of design this study is an example of? A. Randomized Clinical Trial Crossover study B. Randomized Clinical Trial Parallel study C. Randomized Clinical Trial D. All of the above  

For RD exam video lectures & colorful notes, check out https://www.chompdowndietetics.com/ For practice questions, follow @rdexampodcast on Instagram and FaceBook  Today's episode covers active vs passive transport, conduction, and osteomalacia.  How are water-soluble nutrients, such as vitamin C, absorbed? Simple diffusion Active transport Sodium potassium pump Passive diffusion Which of the following would not be considered a good heat conductor? Copper Silver Aluminum Glass Osteomalacia is primarily characterized by which of the following? Excessive bone growth Compromised bone mineralization Excessive mineralization All of the above

For RD exam video lectures & colorful notes, check out https://www.chompdowndietetics.com/ For practice questions, follow @rdexampodcast on Instagram and FaceBook Today's episode covers lipid transporters, gastroparesis, and winterization.  Questions What particles transport dietary lipids in the bloodstream? Glycerol Micelles Chylomicrons Fatty Acids Which of the following would be the best recommendation to treat gastroparesis? High fiber intake High fat intake Small, frequent meals Large, infrequent meals Which of the following is not typically winterized? Corn oil Cottonseed oil Soy oil Butter  

For RD exam video lectures & colorful notes, check out https://www.chompdowndietetics.com/ For practice questions, follow @rdexampodcast on Instagram and FaceBook Today's episode covers Diverticulosis vs Diverticulitis, Addison's disease, Sensitivity vs Specificity.  Questions:  A high-fiber diet is contraindicated for which of the following disease states? Diverticulitis Diverticulosis Constipation Obesity Which of the following is generally increased in Addison’s disease? Aldosterone Cortisol Androgens Potassium Which of the following is known to correctly identify participants as not having a disease? Sensitivity Specificity Both A and B None of the above  

For RD exam video lectures & colorful notes, check out https://www.chompdowndietetics.com/ For practice questions, follow @rdexampodcast on Instagram and FaceBook  This episode covers PKU, nominal vs ordinal variables, and discrete vs continuous variables. A tube feeding is running continuously at 80mL/hr and provides 1,000 calories, 64 grams of protein, and 840 mL of water per 1,000 mL of formula. The patient requires 2,000 calories and 135 grams of protein. Does the current rate meet his estimated needs?   A. Yes, but the feed should be changed to 12-hour cyclic rate B. No, the rate should be changed to 85 mL/hr to meet his estimated needs C. Yes, the current rate meets his needs D. No, the rate should be changed to 90 mL/hr to meet his estimated needs   How does the diet of a child with PKU differ from that of a child without PKU? A. The child with PKU has increased need for exogenous glucose B. Aspartame should be used instead of raw sugar for the child with PKU C. The child with PKU must restrict phenylalanine and supplement tyrosine D. The child with PKU has increased protein needs   A study is being conducted examining marital status and level of life satisfaction. The data collection period will last three weeks. Which of the following would be an example of a nominal variable? A. Marital status B. Level of happiness C. The three week data collection period D. All of the choices listed   A cook is preparing dinner for 15 people at a party. 9 of these people are dietitians. The cook just grilled a steak and checked its temperature, which was 168.4 degrees. Which of the following represents a continuous variable in this scenario? A. The number of people at the party B. The temperature of the steak C. The number of dietitians D. None of the choices listed  

For RD exam video lectures & colorful notes, check out https://www.chompdowndietetics.com/ For practice questions, follow @rdexampodcast on Instagram and FaceBook.  Questions Angie is attempting to improve how the clinical RD's rotate floors in the hospital, and she has organized weekly meetings with the clinical RD team to discuss the process. Now she is talking with the RD team leaders and managers (people who are most involved with the process) to collect information and data about the floor's patient loads and responsibilities. Which step in FOCUS-PDCA is Angie at? Understand Select Clarify Organize Which of the following is not typically associated with tropical sprue? Diarrhea B12 deficiency Constipation Folate deficiency Which of the following would not be recommended to consume for a person diagnosed with maple syrup urine disease? Steamed broccoli Blueberries Eggs All of the choices listed would not be recommended to consume  

For RD exam video lectures & colorful notes, check out https://www.chompdowndietetics.com/ For practice questions, follow @rdexampodcast on Instagram and FaceBook.  This episode covers menu engineering, nephrotic syndrome conditions/ role of albumin, and nephrotic syndrome MNT Questions Consider a menu with specific regards to menu engineering. On this menu, an item with a high contribution margin is anything with a value above $5 per item. An item with a high menu mix value is anything with a value above 10. Clam chowder is on this menu and has a contribution margin of $4 dollars and a menu mix value of 9. Clam chowder is best described as which of the following? Star Plowhorse Puzzle Dog Which of of the following would least likely present in a patient with nephrotic syndrome?    Albuminuria Edema Hyperalbuminemia Hyperlipidemia Which of the following would be most likely suggested to a patient with nephrotic syndrome? 0.8 -1.0 g/kg protein and 25 calories per kg day 0.8 -1.0 g/kg protein and 35 calories per kg day 1.5-2.0 g/kg protein and 35 calories per kg day 1.5-2.0 g/kg protein and 35 calories per kg day