All of the following should be avoided with an ostomy EXCEPT:

Which drug administration route causes many drugs to undergo the “first-pass effect”?

Which of the following is true about esophageal varices as a complication of liver disease? 

____________ is notable for affecting ALL layers of the intestinal mucosa.  _________ is notable for only effecting the first two layers (mucosa and submucosa) of the intestinal mucosa.

Which sphincter or valve is most important for preventing dumping syndrome?

Elevation of serum amylase and lipase levels correlate with the severity of pancreatitis and should be used to direct our nutrition interventions.

A critically-ill, severely malnourished patient is tolerating tube feeding for several days and suddenly develops diarrhea.  The Physician consults you to change the formula.  Put the the following steps in order of interventions (Hint: Each subsequent step is with the assumption that the prior step was ineffective).  Place the number in the space provided (1 = first step, 2 = second step, etc.).

Topical, intravenous, and topical are all examples of this type of medication administration:

What does the abberviation sos mean on a prescription?

Individuals at increased risk of developing cholestasis and gallstones include: