1. What is malabsorption?

a. Inability to absorb nutrients from the digestive tract

b. Excessive absorption of nutrients from the digestive tract
c. Inability to digest food in the digestive tract
d. Excessive digestion of food in the digestive tract
2. Which of the following is NOT a symptom of malabsorption?
a. Diarrhea
b. Weight gain
c. Abdominal bloating
d. Steatorrhea
3. What is the most common cause of malabsorption?
a. Inflammatory bowel disease
b. Celiac disease
c. Pancreatic insufficiency
d. Short bowel syndrome
4. What is the gold standard test for diagnosing malabsorption?
a. Fecal elastase test
b. Serum albumin test
c. D-xylose absorption test
d. Hydrogen breath test
5. Which of the following nutrients is commonly deficient in patients with
malabsorption?
a. Iron
b. Calcium
c. Vitamin B12
d. All of the above
6. Which of the following conditions is NOT associated with malabsorption?
a. Cystic fibrosis
b. Crohn's disease
c. Whipple's disease
d. Hemorrhagic stroke
7. Which of the following treatments is NOT used for malabsorption?
a. Pancreatic enzyme replacement therapy
b. Gluten-free diet
c. Antibiotics
d. Blood transfusions
8. What is the primary goal of treating malabsorption?
a. To relieve symptoms
b. To correct nutritional deficiencies
c. To prevent complications
d. All of the above

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9. Which of the following is a complication of malabsorption?
a. Osteoporosis
b. Anemia
c. Neuropathy
d. All of the above
10.What is the prognosis for malabsorption?
a. Most cases can be cured with appropriate treatment
b. Malabsorption is a chronic condition that requires lifelong
management
c. Malabsorption is a fatal condition if left untreated
d. Malabsorption has no effect on life expectancy
11.What is lactose intolerance?
a. A rare genetic disorder that prevents the body from producing lactase
b. An allergic reaction to lactose-containing foods
c. The inability to digest lactose due to a deficiency of the enzyme
lactase.
d. A condition where the body is unable to absorb calcium from dairy
products
12.Which of the following is a symptom of lactose intolerance?
a. Nausea and vomiting.
b. Hives and rash
c. Shortness of breath and wheezing
d. All of the above
13.How is lactose intolerance diagnosed?
a. Blood test
b. Stool sample test
c. Hydrogen breath test.
d. Urine test
14.Which of the following is NOT a treatment option for lactose intolerance?
a. Lactase enzyme supplements
b. Avoiding lactose-containing foods
c. Eating smaller portions of lactose-containing foods
d. Antibiotics.
15.Can lactose intolerance develop later in life?
a. Yes, it can develop at any age
b. No, lactose intolerance is present from birth
c. Only in people with a genetic predisposition to the condition
d. Only in people who consume large amounts of dairy products
16.Which of the following foods is high in lactose?
a. Cheese
b. Yogurt
c. Milk chocolate
d. All of the above

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17.How is lactose intolerance different from a milk allergy?
a. Lactose intolerance is a digestive problem, while a milk allergy is an
immune system reaction.
b. b. Lactose intolerance only affects children, while a milk allergy can
affect people of all ages
c. Lactose intolerance causes hives and rash, while a milk allergy causes
digestive problems
d. Lactose intolerance and milk allergy are the same condition
18.Can lactose intolerance be cured?
a. Yes, with a strict diet and lifestyle changes
b. No, there is no cure for lactose intolerance.
c. Only if caught early and treated with medication
d. Only if the lactose intolerance is caused by an underlying medical
condition
19.Which of the following non-dairy foods is a good source of calcium?
a. Broccoli
b. Almonds
c. Tofu
d. All of the above
20.Is lactose intolerance more common in certain populations?
a. Yes, it is more common in people of African, Asian, and Native
American descent.
b. No, lactose intolerance is equally common in all populations
c. It is more common in people who live in urban areas
d. It is more common in people who consume large amounts of dairy
products

21.What is celiac disease?

a) A condition where the immune system attacks the small intestine
b) A type of food allergy
c) A type of viral infection
d) None of the above
22.What is the cause of celiac disease?
a) Genetic factors
b) Environmental factors
c) A combination of genetic and environmental factors.
d) Unknown
23.Which of the following is a symptom of celiac disease in children?
a) Abdominal pain
b) Diarrhea
c) Weight loss
d) All of the above

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24.How is celiac disease diagnosed?
a) Blood test for antibodies
b) Biopsy of the small intestine
c) Elimination diet
d) All of the above
25.Which of the following foods should be avoided by children with celiac
disease?
a) Bread and pasta made from wheat flour.
b) Oats
c) Rice
d) All of the above
26.What is the treatment for celiac disease?
a) Gluten-free diet
b) Medications
c) Surgery
d) None of the above
27.What are the long-term complications of celiac disease if left untreated?
a) Malnutrition
b) Delayed growth and development
c) Osteoporosis
d) All of the above
28.Which of the following is NOT a risk factor for celiac disease?
a) Family history of celiac disease
b) Early introduction of gluten to the diet.
c) Breastfeeding
d) None of the above
29.Can celiac disease be outgrown?
a) Yes, it can be outgrown in some cases
b) No, it cannot be outgrown.
c) It depends on the severity of the disease
30.What is the recommended age for introducing gluten-containing foods to an
infant's diet?
a) 2-3 months
b) 4-6 months.
c) 7-9 months
d) 10-12 months

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