WGU c787 - Unit 7 Quiz
Explain how you would help a patient decide whether they should or should not take a
dietary supplement. Correct answer- * look at current medications and drug interactions
* encourage not to self-dx
* consult provider before taking
* take lifestyle/diet, consumption
Why is it important to notify a physician or registered dietician that supplements are
being used? Correct answer- Tell your healthcare providers (including doctors,
pharmacists, and dietitians) about any dietary supplements you're taking so that you
can discuss what's best for your overall health. They can help you determine which
supplements, if any, might be valuable for you.
Fat soluble vitamins Correct answer- Vitamins A, D, E, and K, which are found in food
containing fat. They're stored in the liver and body fat. The body draws on these stored
vitamins when needed.
water soluble vitamins Correct answer- B vitamins and vitamin C
Vitamin B1 (thiamine) helps to release energy from foods and is important in
maintaining nervous system function.
Vitamin B2 (riboflavin) helps promotes good vision and healthy skin and is also
important in converting the amino acid tryptophan into niacin.
Why do vegetarians require a bioavailable form of calcium supplementation? Correct
answer- because they are not getting it from dairy
What health care services are provided to Native Americans and Alaskan Natives?
Correct answer- Indian Health Service (IHS)
National Council of Urban Indian Health (?)
What are some prevalent diseases among Native Americans and Alaskan Natives at
risk-population? 4 items Correct answer- *Liver disease/cirrhosis
*heart disease
*lower respiratory disease
*DM Type 2
What are some public assistance services available to the homeless population
(children and adults)? Correct answer- -The HRSA-funded Health Care for the
Homeless (HCH) program-Health Care for Homeless Veterans Program
-The National Health Care for the Homeless Council (NHCHC)Supplemental Nutrition
Assistance Program
Explain how you would help a patient decide whether they should or should not take a
dietary supplement. Correct answer- * look at current medications and drug interactions
* encourage not to self-dx
* consult provider before taking
* take lifestyle/diet, consumption
Why is it important to notify a physician or registered dietician that supplements are
being used? Correct answer- Tell your healthcare providers (including doctors,
pharmacists, and dietitians) about any dietary supplements you're taking so that you
can discuss what's best for your overall health. They can help you determine which
supplements, if any, might be valuable for you.
Fat soluble vitamins Correct answer- Vitamins A, D, E, and K, which are found in food
containing fat. They're stored in the liver and body fat. The body draws on these stored
vitamins when needed.
water soluble vitamins Correct answer- B vitamins and vitamin C
Vitamin B1 (thiamine) helps to release energy from foods and is important in
maintaining nervous system function.
Vitamin B2 (riboflavin) helps promotes good vision and healthy skin and is also
important in converting the amino acid tryptophan into niacin.
Why do vegetarians require a bioavailable form of calcium supplementation? Correct
answer- because they are not getting it from dairy
What health care services are provided to Native Americans and Alaskan Natives?
Correct answer- Indian Health Service (IHS)
National Council of Urban Indian Health (?)
What are some prevalent diseases among Native Americans and Alaskan Natives at
risk-population? 4 items Correct answer- *Liver disease/cirrhosis
*heart disease
*lower respiratory disease
*DM Type 2
What are some public assistance services available to the homeless population
(children and adults)? Correct answer- -The HRSA-funded Health Care for the
Homeless (HCH) program-Health Care for Homeless Veterans Program
-The National Health Care for the Homeless Council (NHCHC)Supplemental Nutrition
Assistance Program
