Exam 25: Energy- and Protein-Modified Diets for Cancer and Hiv Infection

Case Study Ellen is a 45-year-old woman who was diagnosed with breast cancer three months ago.She is currently undergoing chemotherapy.Ellen is 5'2" tall and has weighs 125 pounds.Both her mother and her sister have had breast cancer.Ellen is currently experiencing problems with reduced taste sensation, anorexia, and nausea, and she has lost 8 pounds since beginning chemotherapy. -What may happen to Ellen's weight over the next two years? What advice would you give her concerning her weight?

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Although weight loss is a problem for many cancer patients, breast cancer patients often gain weight.The weight gain occurs during the first two years after breast cancer diagnosis and is associated with an increase in total body fat.By discussing weight maintenance soon after diagnosis and encouraging physical activity, health practitioners can help patients avoid unnecessary weight gain.

Fruits and vegetables have been shown to have a protective effect against all of the following types of cancers except:

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Which of the following is a major contributor to wasting associated with cancer?

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patient with HIV is admitted to the hospital with a diagnosis of dehydration.The patient complains of chronic diarrhea.The nurse notes a 15-pound weight loss over a 4-week period.The most likely explanation for the patient's condition is:

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Case Study Questions Use the following case study to answer questions Hannah Arther is a 53-year-old marketing executive who was recently diagnosed with uterine cancer.She had a complete hysterectomy and is currently undergoing radiation therapy.She is experiencing nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea as well as anorexia. -order to increase Ms.Arther's protein intake, you suggest that she use _____ freely.

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HIV patient develops metabolic complications resulting in insulin resistance and an abnormal lipid profile.The nurse recommends the following nutrition intervention:

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progression of HIV can be evaluated by monitoring:

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Bobby is a 25-year-old client with HIV infection who is experiencing weight loss and a loss of lean body mass.He currently weighs 160 pounds.The nurse suggests that his diet include at least _____ grams of protein per day.

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A buffalo hump and lipomas are common side effects of drug treatments for HIV infection.

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nurse understands that methotrexate is a chemotherapeutic agent used in the treatment of cancer and that it can cause a patient to become deficient in:

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structure of methotrexate, a drug used to treat cancer, resembles that of:

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Case Study Ellen is a 45-year-old woman who was diagnosed with breast cancer three months ago.She is currently undergoing chemotherapy.Ellen is 5'2" tall and has weighs 125 pounds.Both her mother and her sister have had breast cancer.Ellen is currently experiencing problems with reduced taste sensation, anorexia, and nausea, and she has lost 8 pounds since beginning chemotherapy. -Discuss three strategies that might help Ellen cope with the nausea she is experiencing.

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Immunotherapy can interfere with nutritional status in all of the following ways except:

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HIV-infected patients face an extremely high risk of malnutrition due to all of the following except:

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type of cancer frequently associated with HIV infection is:

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HIV-related causes of wasting include all of the following except:

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of the following are characteristics of HIV-lipodystrophy syndrome except:

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improve energy intake and compensate for weight loss during cancer treatment, clients should be encouraged to:

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Case Study Questions Use the following case study to answer questions Hannah Arther is a 53-year-old marketing executive who was recently diagnosed with uterine cancer.She had a complete hysterectomy and is currently undergoing radiation therapy.She is experiencing nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea as well as anorexia. -symptoms that Ms.Arther is experiencing are consistent with:

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Factors that play a role in the wasting associated with cancer include all of the following except:

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Exam 25: Energy- and Protein-Modified Diets for Cancer and Hiv Infection

Fruits and vegetables have been shown to have a protective effect against all of the following types of cancers except:

Which of the following is a major contributor to wasting associated with cancer?

patient with HIV is admitted to the hospital with a diagnosis of dehydration.The patient complains of chronic diarrhea.The nurse notes a 15-pound weight loss over a 4-week period.The most likely explanation for the patient's condition is:

HIV patient develops metabolic complications resulting in insulin resistance and an abnormal lipid profile.The nurse recommends the following nutrition intervention:

progression of HIV can be evaluated by monitoring:

Bobby is a 25-year-old client with HIV infection who is experiencing weight loss and a loss of lean body mass.He currently weighs 160 pounds.The nurse suggests that his diet include at least _____ grams of protein per day.

A buffalo hump and lipomas are common side effects of drug treatments for HIV infection.

nurse understands that methotrexate is a chemotherapeutic agent used in the treatment of cancer and that it can cause a patient to become deficient in:

structure of methotrexate, a drug used to treat cancer, resembles that of:

Immunotherapy can interfere with nutritional status in all of the following ways except:

HIV-infected patients face an extremely high risk of malnutrition due to all of the following except:

type of cancer frequently associated with HIV infection is:

HIV-related causes of wasting include all of the following except:

of the following are characteristics of HIV-lipodystrophy syndrome except:

improve energy intake and compensate for weight loss during cancer treatment, clients should be encouraged to:

Factors that play a role in the wasting associated with cancer include all of the following except:

Overview of Nutrition and Health

Carbohydrates

Lipids

Protein

Digestion and Absorption

Metabolism, Energy Balance, and Body Composition

Weight Management: Overweight and Underweight

The Vitamins

Water and the Minerals

Fitness and Nutrition

Nutrition Through the Life Span: Pregnancy and Lactation

Nutrition Through the Life Span: Infancy, Childhood, and Adolescence

Nutrition Through the Life Span: Later Adulthood

Illness and Nutrition Care

Medications, Diet-Drug Interactions, and Herbal Supplements

Specialized Nutrition Support: Enteral and Parenteral Nutrition

Foods and Food Consistency for Upper Gi Disorders

Fiber-Modified Diets for Lower Gastrointestinal Tract Disorders

Carbohydrate- and Fat-Modified Diets for Malabsorption Disorders

Nutrition Therapy for Liver and Gallbladder Diseases

Carbohydrate-Controlled Diets for Diabetes Mellitus

Fat-Controlled, Mineral-Modified Diets for Cardiovascular Diseases

Protein-, Mineral-, and Fluid-Modified Diets for Kidney Diseases

Energy- and Protein-Modified Diets for Metabolic and Respiratory Stress

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