Question 1

Daily intake of protein in cancer patients with cachexia should be _____ g/kg.

Accepted Answer

A) 0.8-1.0 
B) 1.0-1.2 
C) 1.2-1.5 
D) 1.5-2.0 
A) 0.8-1.0 
B) 1.0-1.2 
C) 1.2-1.5 
D) 1.5-2.0

Question 2

Melanoma is a type of cancer that arises from

Accepted Answer

A) pigmented skin cells. 
B) lymph tissues. 
C) epithelial tissues. 
D) glandular tissues. 
A) pigmented skin cells. 
B) lymph tissues. 
C) epithelial tissues. 
D) glandular tissues.

Question 3

Which of the following foods/beverages may decrease risk for colon cancer?

Accepted Answer

A) T-bone steak 
B) Beer 
C) Bologna 
D) Non-fat milk 
A) T-bone steak 
B) Beer 
C) Bologna 
D) Non-fat milk

Question 4

Which of the following cancers is associated with low levels of physical activity?

Accepted Answer

A) Colon 
B) Stomach 
C) Liver 
D) Prostate 
A) Colon 
B) Stomach 
C) Liver 
D) Prostate

Question 5

The best dietary intervention for a cancer patient experiencing a metallic taste is to

Accepted Answer

A) serve meat very warm. 
B) use poultry, fish, or eggs for protein. 
C) avoid all foods containing protein. 
D) provide mouth care after meals. 
A) serve meat very warm. 
B) use poultry, fish, or eggs for protein. 
C) avoid all foods containing protein. 
D) provide mouth care after meals.

Question 6

Destruction of healthy donor cells by the recipient's immune system is known as

Accepted Answer

A) tissue rejection. 
B) radiation therapy. 
C) chemotherapy. 
D) bone marrow transplant. 
A) tissue rejection. 
B) radiation therapy. 
C) chemotherapy. 
D) bone marrow transplant.

Question 7

Common symptoms of food allergy include all of the following except:

Accepted Answer

A) skin rashes. 
B) watering eyes. 
C) abdominal pain. 
D) diarrhea. 
A) skin rashes. 
B) watering eyes. 
C) abdominal pain. 
D) diarrhea.

Question 8

A careful drug history, including complementary therapies and diet supplements, is taken when a client has HIV infection or cancer for all of the following reasons except

Accepted Answer

A) use of alternative therapies is common. 
B) use of alternative therapies may interfere with conventional treatment. 
C) use of alternative therapies may contribute to drug-nutrient interactions. 
D) use of some alternative therapies is illegal. 
A) use of alternative therapies is common. 
B) use of alternative therapies may interfere with conventional treatment. 
C) use of alternative therapies may contribute to drug-nutrient interactions. 
D) use of some alternative therapies is illegal.

Question 9

Early symptoms of HIV infection do not include:

Accepted Answer

A) diarrhea. 
B) malaise. 
C) skin rashes. 
D) edema. 
A) diarrhea. 
B) malaise. 
C) skin rashes. 
D) edema.

Question 10

Which of the following is a cause of anorexia in patients with HIV infection?

Accepted Answer

A) Constipation 
B) Physical exertion 
C) Herpes virus 
D) All of the above 
A) Constipation 
B) Physical exertion 
C) Herpes virus 
D) All of the above

Question 11

Case Studies
Sixty-four-year-old Jeffery Thomson has been diagnosed with esophageal cancer.He has experienced a 20-pound weight loss in the past 2 months due to decreased appetite and difficulty eating.He will begin cancer treatment in a week and is visiting with the registered dietitian for nutrition counseling.
-Factors than can decrease the risk of esophageal cancer include:

Accepted Answer

A) intake of high-vitamin C foods. 
B) intake of fruits and non-starchy vegetables. 
C) intake of high-calcium foods. 
D) a and b 
E) b and c 
A) intake of high-vitamin C foods. 
B) intake of fruits and non-starchy vegetables. 
C) intake of high-calcium foods. 
D) a and b 
E) b and c

Question 12

Up to _____% of patients with cancer combine one or more complementary and alternative medicine approaches with standard treatment.

Accepted Answer

A) 30 
B) 45 
C) 60 
D) 80 
A) 30 
B) 45 
C) 60 
D) 80

Question 13

The main reason cruciferous vegetables are considered cancer fighters is because they

Accepted Answer

A) are high in fiber. 
B) are low in fat. 
C) contain phytochemicals. 
D) support the immune system. 
A) are high in fiber. 
B) are low in fat. 
C) contain phytochemicals. 
D) support the immune system.

Question 14

What is a primary objective of nutrition therapy for HIV?

Accepted Answer

A) Provision of micronutrient supplements 
B) Maintenance of lean body mass 
C) Reducing risk of hypolipidemia 
D) a and c 
E) All of the above 
A) Provision of micronutrient supplements 
B) Maintenance of lean body mass 
C) Reducing risk of hypolipidemia 
D) a and c 
E) All of the above

Question 15

Lipodystrophy associated with HIV infection is the accumulation of fat

Accepted Answer

A) around the abdominal area. 
B) in the face. 
C) in the extremities. 
D) none of the above 
A) around the abdominal area. 
B) in the face. 
C) in the extremities. 
D) none of the above

Question 16

Penelope Ludwig is undergoing cancer treatment.Her appetite is very poor.Which of the following will help promote weight gain and stimulate appetite?

Accepted Answer

A) Megestrol acetate 
B) High-kcalorie, high-protein diet 
C) Adding an oral supplement daily 
D) Adding a multivitamin supplement 
A) Megestrol acetate 
B) High-kcalorie, high-protein diet 
C) Adding an oral supplement daily 
D) Adding a multivitamin supplement

Question 17

Nutrition assessment and counseling should begin during which stage for patients with HIV infection?

Accepted Answer

A) Diagnosis of HIV 
B) Presence of opportunistic infection 
C) Presence of cancer 
D) End stage 
A) Diagnosis of HIV 
B) Presence of opportunistic infection 
C) Presence of cancer 
D) End stage

Question 18

Which of the following is a nutrition-related factor that increases cancer risk by altering levels of hormones that influence cell growth?

Accepted Answer

A) High-temperature food preparation 
B) Infections 
C) Obesity 
D) High intakes of alcohol 
A) High-temperature food preparation 
B) Infections 
C) Obesity 
D) High intakes of alcohol

Question 19

Dietary modifications that might be appropriate for a patient with cancer of the brain include

Accepted Answer

A) protein, sodium, and fluid restrictions. 
B) a mechanically altered diet. 
C) a fat restriction. 
D) none of the above 
A) protein, sodium, and fluid restrictions. 
B) a mechanically altered diet. 
C) a fat restriction. 
D) none of the above

Question 20

Larry has a family history of cancer and wants to decrease his chances of getting it.Which of the following foods can decrease risk of prostate cancer?

Accepted Answer

A) Milk 
B) Pork chop 
C) Tomato 
D) Oranges 
A) Milk 
B) Pork chop 
C) Tomato 
D) Oranges

Exam 29: Cancer and Hiv Infection

Daily intake of protein in cancer patients with cachexia should be _____ g/kg.

Melanoma is a type of cancer that arises from

Which of the following foods/beverages may decrease risk for colon cancer?

Which of the following cancers is associated with low levels of physical activity?

The best dietary intervention for a cancer patient experiencing a metallic taste is to

Destruction of healthy donor cells by the recipient's immune system is known as

Common symptoms of food allergy include all of the following except:

A careful drug history, including complementary therapies and diet supplements, is taken when a client has HIV infection or cancer for all of the following reasons except

Early symptoms of HIV infection do not include:

Which of the following is a cause of anorexia in patients with HIV infection?

Up to _____% of patients with cancer combine one or more complementary and alternative medicine approaches with standard treatment.

The main reason cruciferous vegetables are considered cancer fighters is because they

What is a primary objective of nutrition therapy for HIV?

Lipodystrophy associated with HIV infection is the accumulation of fat

Penelope Ludwig is undergoing cancer treatment.Her appetite is very poor.Which of the following will help promote weight gain and stimulate appetite?

Nutrition assessment and counseling should begin during which stage for patients with HIV infection?

Which of the following is a nutrition-related factor that increases cancer risk by altering levels of hormones that influence cell growth?

Dietary modifications that might be appropriate for a patient with cancer of the brain include

Larry has a family history of cancer and wants to decrease his chances of getting it.Which of the following foods can decrease risk of prostate cancer?

An Overview of Nutrition

Planning a Healthy Diet

Digestion, Absorption, and Transport

The Carbohydrates: Sugars, Starches and Fibers

The Lipids: Triglycerides, Phospholipids, and Sterols

Protein: Amino Acids

Metabolism: Transformations and Interactions

Energy Balance and Body Composition

Weight Management: Overweight, Obesity, and Underweight

The Water-Soluble Vitamins: B Vitamins and Vitamin C

The Fat-Soluble Vitamins: A, D, E, and K

Water and the Major Minerals

The Trace Minerals

Life Cycle Nutrition: Pregnancy and Lactation

Life Cycle Nutrition: Infancy, Childhood, and Adolescence

Life Cycle Nutrition: Adulthood and the Later Years

Nutrition Care and Assessment

Nutrition Intervention

Medications, Diet-Drug Interactions, and Herbal Products

Enteral Nutrition Support

Parenteral Nutrition Support

Metabolic and Respiratory Stress

Upper Gastrointestinal Disorders

Lower Gastrointestinal Disorders

Liver Disease and Gallstones

Diabetes Mellitus

Cardiovascular Diseases

Kidney Diseases

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