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Episodes
Wednesday Apr 03, 2024
RD exam topics: Atherosclerosis
Wednesday Apr 03, 2024
Wednesday Apr 03, 2024
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Question:
Out of the following four people listed, who would be considered the most likely to develop atherosclerosis?
A. A person with lactose intolerance
B. A person with a triglyceride level of 117
C. A person whose father and uncle had atherosclerosis
D. A person with an LDL cholesterol level of 67
Monday Feb 19, 2024
RD exam topics: Motivational Interviewing
Monday Feb 19, 2024
Monday Feb 19, 2024
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Question:
Which of the following is not a principle of motivational Interviewing?
A. Rolling with resistance
B. Initiating independence
C. Avoiding arguments
D. Developing discrepancy
Friday Jan 19, 2024
RD exam topics: Monoamine Oxidase Inhibitors (MAOIs)
Friday Jan 19, 2024
Friday Jan 19, 2024
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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 foods
B) Restrict intake of tyramine-rich foods to avoid hypotension
C) Increase intake of tyramine-rich foods to avoid hypertension
D) Restrict intake of tyramine-rich foods to avoid hypertension
Saturday Dec 16, 2023
RD exam topics: Casein Vs. Whey & Lactose Intolerance
Saturday Dec 16, 2023
Saturday Dec 16, 2023
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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 intolerant
B. Jeff has a major lactase deficiency
C. Jeff is not lactose intolerant
D. Both B and C
Tuesday Nov 14, 2023
RD exam topics: Types of Insulins & Regimens
Tuesday Nov 14, 2023
Tuesday Nov 14, 2023
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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
Wednesday Nov 24, 2021
RD exam topics: Alzheimer‘s Disease, Delphi Technique, and Nominal Group Technique:
Wednesday Nov 24, 2021
Wednesday Nov 24, 2021
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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
Wednesday Jul 28, 2021
Wednesday Jul 28, 2021
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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. Cholecalciferol
B. 7-dehydrocholesterol
C. 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
Sunday Jun 27, 2021
RD exam topics: Active vs Passive Transport, Conduction, and Osteomalacia
Sunday Jun 27, 2021
Sunday Jun 27, 2021
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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
Sunday May 16, 2021
Sunday May 16, 2021
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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
Monday Apr 19, 2021
Monday Apr 19, 2021
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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