Question 1

All of the following cancer sites are associated with obesity except the

Accepted Answer

A) esophagus. 
B) liver. 
C) breast. 
D) pancreas. 
A) esophagus. 
B) liver. 
C) breast. 
D) pancreas.

Question 2

Malabsorption of _____ is associated with gastric resection.

Accepted Answer

A) vitamin B12 
B) vitamin C 
C) niacin 
D) zinc 
A) vitamin B12 
B) vitamin C 
C) niacin 
D) zinc

Question 3

All of the following except _____ are among the top three foods that account for the majority of food allergy reactions in children.

Accepted Answer

A) cow's milk 
B) eggs 
C) peanuts 
D) soy products 
A) cow's milk 
B) eggs 
C) peanuts 
D) soy products

Question 4

Medical nutrition therapy for cancer patients depends on which of the following factors?

Accepted Answer

A) Type of cancer 
B) Severity of cancer 
C) Side effects of treatment 
D) a and c 
E) All of the above 
A) Type of cancer 
B) Severity of cancer 
C) Side effects of treatment 
D) a and c 
E) All of the above

Question 5

Hematopoietic stem cell transplants can be used as a primary treatment for

Accepted Answer

A) leukemia. 
B) gliomas. 
C) pancreatic cancer. 
D) breast cancer. 
A) leukemia. 
B) gliomas. 
C) pancreatic cancer. 
D) breast cancer.

Question 6

The mechanism by which cancer cachexia develops is

Accepted Answer

A) altered metabolism. 
B) cytokines. 
C) dysphagia. 
D) a and b 
E) a, b, and c 
A) altered metabolism. 
B) cytokines. 
C) dysphagia. 
D) a and b 
E) a, b, and c

Question 7

What causes the abnormalities seen in glucose and fat metabolism in patients with HIV?

Accepted Answer

A) Disease progression 
B) Side effect of medications 
C) Sedentary lifestyle 
D) Genetic predisposition 
A) Disease progression 
B) Side effect of medications 
C) Sedentary lifestyle 
D) Genetic predisposition

Question 8

Lindsay is an obese 38 year old.She is worried about her risk for cancer because she knows that:

Accepted Answer

A) obesity alters hormones that can promote cancer growth. 
B) fat cells increase insulin sensitivity. 
C) high weight may damage cell DNA. 
D) none of the above 
A) obesity alters hormones that can promote cancer growth. 
B) fat cells increase insulin sensitivity. 
C) high weight may damage cell DNA. 
D) none of the above

Question 9

All of the following are recommended for reducing the risk of cancer except

Accepted Answer

A) limiting weight gain during adulthood. 
B) limiting alcohol consumption. 
C) limiting daily consumption of meat to less than 3 ounces. 
D) avoiding tobacco use. 
A) limiting weight gain during adulthood. 
B) limiting alcohol consumption. 
C) limiting daily consumption of meat to less than 3 ounces. 
D) avoiding tobacco use.

Question 10

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.
-Mr.Thomson begins _____.His doctor chooses this treatment because it is better able to target specific parts of the body.

Accepted Answer

A) radiation therapy 
B) chemotherapy 
C) surgery 
D) acupuncture 
A) radiation therapy 
B) chemotherapy 
C) surgery 
D) acupuncture

Question 11

Daniel, a 28-year-old male, has just been diagnosed with HIV infection.Nutrition education for Daniel should include

Accepted Answer

A) providing guidelines for physical activity. 
B) suggestions for preventing future weight problems. 
C) proper food preparation techniques. 
D) all of the above 
A) providing guidelines for physical activity. 
B) suggestions for preventing future weight problems. 
C) proper food preparation techniques. 
D) all of the above

Question 12

The primary objective of nutrition therapy for HIV is to help the patient _____ weight and muscle tissue.

Accepted Answer

A) lose 
B) gain 
C) maintain a healthy 
D) none of the above 
A) lose 
B) gain 
C) maintain a healthy 
D) none of the above

Question 13

The severe complications associated with the end stage of HIV infection are referred to as

Accepted Answer

A) acquired immune deficiency syndrome-defining illnesses. 
B) human immunodeficiency virus. 
C) opportunistic infections. 
D) all of the above 
A) acquired immune deficiency syndrome-defining illnesses. 
B) human immunodeficiency virus. 
C) opportunistic infections. 
D) all of the above

Question 14

Fifty-eight-year-old Janet Englewood has been living with HIV for the past 15 years. Today she returns to her physician for a follow-up appointment.
-Which statement explains why Janet does not take a multivitamin-mineral supplement?

Accepted Answer

A) "People with HIV don't need them." 
B) "My other medications interact with some supplements." 
C) "They will increase my weight." 
D) "Supplements can accelerate my disease." 
A) "People with HIV don't need them." 
B) "My other medications interact with some supplements." 
C) "They will increase my weight." 
D) "Supplements can accelerate my disease."

Question 15

Cancer ranks number _____ among the causes of death in the United States.

Accepted Answer

A) one 
B) two 
C) three 
D) four 
A) one 
B) two 
C) three 
D) four

Question 16

Fifty-eight-year-old Janet Englewood has been living with HIV for the past 15 years. Today she returns to her physician for a follow-up appointment.
-The physician reports that Janet's blood glucose, LDL, and total cholesterol are elevated.She has also gained a significant amount of weight.Janet is diagnosed with:

Accepted Answer

A) HIV cachexia. 
B) AIDS. 
C) HIV lipodystrophy. 
D) ARDS. 
A) HIV cachexia. 
B) AIDS. 
C) HIV lipodystrophy. 
D) ARDS.

Question 17

Which of the following food hypersensitivities elicits an immune response?

Accepted Answer

A) Food allergies 
B) Food intolerances 
C) Food allergen 
D) Food diary 
A) Food allergies 
B) Food intolerances 
C) Food allergen 
D) Food diary

Question 18

Fifty-eight-year-old Janet Englewood has been living with HIV for the past 15 years. Today she returns to her physician for a follow-up appointment.
-Which diet is most appropriate for Janet?

Accepted Answer

A) High kcalorie, high protein 
B) Clear liquids with TPN 
C) Regular 
D) No concentrated sweets, low saturated fat, low cholesterol 
A) High kcalorie, high protein 
B) Clear liquids with TPN 
C) Regular 
D) No concentrated sweets, low saturated fat, low cholesterol

Question 19

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.
-Possible dietary interventions to better meet Mr.Thomson's nutritional needs include:

Accepted Answer

A) serving large portions. 
B) tube feeding. 
C) a bland diet. 
D) a high-kcalorie, high-protein diet. 
A) serving large portions. 
B) tube feeding. 
C) a bland diet. 
D) a high-kcalorie, high-protein diet.

Question 20

Which of the following factors influences the development of cancer?

Accepted Answer

A) Immune system 
B) Environment 
C) Genetics 
D) All of the above 
A) Immune system 
B) Environment 
C) Genetics 
D) All of the above

Exam 29: Cancer and Hiv Infection

All of the following cancer sites are associated with obesity except the

Malabsorption of _____ is associated with gastric resection.

All of the following except _____ are among the top three foods that account for the majority of food allergy reactions in children.

Medical nutrition therapy for cancer patients depends on which of the following factors?

Hematopoietic stem cell transplants can be used as a primary treatment for

The mechanism by which cancer cachexia develops is

What causes the abnormalities seen in glucose and fat metabolism in patients with HIV?

Lindsay is an obese 38 year old.She is worried about her risk for cancer because she knows that:

All of the following are recommended for reducing the risk of cancer except

Daniel, a 28-year-old male, has just been diagnosed with HIV infection.Nutrition education for Daniel should include

The primary objective of nutrition therapy for HIV is to help the patient _____ weight and muscle tissue.

The severe complications associated with the end stage of HIV infection are referred to as

Fifty-eight-year-old Janet Englewood has been living with HIV for the past 15 years. Today she returns to her physician for a follow-up appointment. -Which statement explains why Janet does not take a multivitamin-mineral supplement?

Cancer ranks number _____ among the causes of death in the United States.

Which of the following food hypersensitivities elicits an immune response?

Fifty-eight-year-old Janet Englewood has been living with HIV for the past 15 years. Today she returns to her physician for a follow-up appointment. -Which diet is most appropriate for Janet?

Which of the following factors influences the development of 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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