#26-Client Case Studies

Question 1

1. Which of the following is NOT one of the 7-points of a functional medicine plan, as outlined by Dr. Berzin?
a. Testing
b. Nutrition
c. Coaching/Community
d. All of these are points in Dr. Berzin’s plan

Answer 1

d. All of these are points in Dr. Berzin’s plan

Question 2

2. For a patient with diabetes, what did Dr. Berzin recommend in terms of carbohydrate consumption?
a. Reduce refined carbohydrates & focus on a plant-based Paleo diet
b. Eliminate refined carbohydrates & focus on complex carbohydrates with little vegetable consumption
c. Continue consuming refined carbohydrates, as much as the patient wants
d. Continue consuming refined carbohydrates, but in moderation

Answer 2

a. Reduce refined carbohydrates & focus on a plant-based Paleo diet

Question 3

3. For a patient dealing with an autoimmune disease skin condition such as psoriasis, what markers did Dr. Berzin focus on during testing?
a. Elevated histamine levels
b. Both elevated CRP and histamine levels
c. Elevated blood glucose after fasting
d. Elevated inflammatory markers such as C-reactive protein (CRP)

Answer 3

b. Both elevated CRP and histamine levels

Question 4

4. For a patient dealing with SIBO, or small intestine bacterial overgrowth, wyy did Dr. Berzin prescribe the use of medication before the use of supplements?
a. None of these choices are correct
b. Because the medication kills the bad bacteria, and the supplements help re-populate the good bacteria
c. Because medication is less expensive than supplements
d. Because medication always comes first

Answer 4

b. Because the medication kills the bad bacteria, and the supplements help re-populate the good bacteria

Question 5

5. How are health coaches integrated into Dr. Berzin’s 7-point functional medicine plan?
a. They take the place of mental health professionals
b. They work with patients to set goals around implementing their functional medicine plan and act as accountability/support for the patient
c. They prescribe medications
d. They order the patient’s groceries for them

Answer 5

b. They work with patients to set goals around implementing their functional medicine plan and act as accountability/support for the patient

Question 6

6. Which of the following was NOT part of Dr. Berzin’s plan for her patient dealing with insomnia?
a. Watch TV up until the minute before the patient went to sleep
b. Establish a wind-down routine before
c. Include adaptogens such as Ashwagandha in supplement routine
d. Help patient wean off Zoloft prescription

Answer 6

a. Watch TV up until the minute before the patient went to sleep

Question 7

7. What supplement does Dr. Berzin mention can help with relieving constipation as well as restful sleep?
a. Magnesium
b. Probiotics
c. Turmeric
d. Omega-3 fish oil

Answer 7

a. Magnesium

Question 8

8. For someone suffering from gut dysfunction, such as IBS or SIBO, why are rest days from exercise so important?**
   a. Rest days make the GI constrict for less motility
   b. Rest days allow for the GI tract to physically relax to allow for proper motility
   c. Rest days don’t allow for muscle cell regeneration
   d. Rest days are not important for the proper function of the GI tract

Answer 8

b. Rest days allow for the GI tract to physically relax to allow for proper motility

Question 9

9. What does Dr. Berzin “prescribe” in terms of exercise for a patient with diabetes?
a. Walking post-meal to help bring blood sugar down faster
b. Running really fast and far before a meal
c. All cardio workouts and no strength workouts
d. None of these choices are correct

Answer 9

a. Walking post-meal to help bring blood sugar down faster

Question 10

10. What does Dr. Berzin recommend in terms of prescribing medications to patients?
a. Medication is always necessary
b. Medication is never necessary
c. Medication use should be determined on a case-by-case basis
d. All of these choices are recommended

Answer 10

c. Medication use should be determined on a case-by-case basis