Question 1

Describe HIV-lipodystrophy syndrome and discuss current treatment strategies.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Describe HIV-lipodystrophy syndrome and discuss current treatment...

Question 2

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.
-Is it likely that Ellen will eventually require enteral or parenteral nutrition?

Accepted Answer

No.Nutrition support is used in limited

Question 3

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.
-Arther enjoys pudding and is able to tolerate it pretty well.To increase her caloric intake, you suggest that she make her pudding with:

Accepted Answer

A) Half-and-Half. 
B) whole milk. 
C) 2% milk. 
D) powered milk. 
A) Half-and-Half. 
B) whole milk. 
C) 2% milk. 
D) powered milk.

Question 4

A copy of any advance directive should be part of a client's medical record.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

cancer patient complains that foods just don't taste right.An appropriate recommendation to help the patient handle this problems is:

Accepted Answer

A) Consume smaller meals, and eat slowly. 
B) Cut foods into smaller pieces. 
C) Brush your teeth or use mouthwash before you eat. 
D) Ask your doctor about appetite-enhancing medications. 
A) Consume smaller meals, and eat slowly. 
B) Cut foods into smaller pieces. 
C) Brush your teeth or use mouthwash before you eat. 
D) Ask your doctor about appetite-enhancing medications.

Question 6

Herpes simplex is a fungal infection of the mouth and throat that often occurs in patients with HIV.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

order to increase caloric intake, an individual with cancer could substitute _____ for the milk normally used in recipes.

Accepted Answer

A) Lactaid milk 
B) chicken broth 
C) fat-free evaporated milk 
D) Half-and-Half 
A) Lactaid milk 
B) chicken broth 
C) fat-free evaporated milk 
D) Half-and-Half

Question 8

Current recommendations for reducing cancer risk include all of the following except:

Accepted Answer

A) Limit the amount of physical activity performed on a daily basis. 
B) Maintain a healthy body weight throughout life. 
C) Choose a healthy diet that emphasizes plant sources. 
D) Aim to meet nutritional needs through the diet. 
A) Limit the amount of physical activity performed on a daily basis. 
B) Maintain a healthy body weight throughout life. 
C) Choose a healthy diet that emphasizes plant sources. 
D) Aim to meet nutritional needs through the diet.

Question 9

standard treatment for suppressing HIV infection is called:

Accepted Answer

A) HAART. 
B) DASH. 
C) TLC. 
D) CD4+. 
A) HAART. 
B) DASH. 
C) TLC. 
D) CD4+.

Question 10

Untreated HIV infection can increase a person's susceptibility to opportunistic infections such as Kaposi's sarcoma.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

female cancer patient tells the nurse that she has begun taking St.John's wort in conjunction with her cancer therapy.The nurse should respond by saying:

Accepted Answer

A) "Be sure you take the dose as prescribed on the bottle." 
B) "Be sure you are buying a brand-name supplement." 
C) "St.John's wort may reduce the effectiveness of your cancer therapy." 
D) "I've read that St.John's wort can cure cancer, too." 
A) "Be sure you take the dose as prescribed on the bottle." 
B) "Be sure you are buying a brand-name supplement." 
C) "St.John's wort may reduce the effectiveness of your cancer therapy." 
D) "I've read that St.John's wort can cure cancer, too."

Question 12

HAART is a combination of two antiretroviral drugs aimed at slowing the progression of cancer.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Cancer cachexia affects over 80 percent of people with cancer.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Which of the following drugs improve(s) nitrogen balance and lean tissue mass in HIV patients?

Accepted Answer

A) megestrol acetate 
B) dronabinol 
C) testosterone 
D) antiretroviral agents 
A) megestrol acetate 
B) dronabinol 
C) testosterone 
D) antiretroviral agents

Question 15

Most cancer patients abandon conventional treatments and use alternative therapies in the place of conventional therapies.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Nutrition-related factors that may increase the risk of developing cancer include all of the following except:

Accepted Answer

A) obesity. 
B) red meat intake. 
C) intake of salt-preserved foods. 
D) consumption of citrus fruits. 
A) obesity. 
B) red meat intake. 
C) intake of salt-preserved foods. 
D) consumption of citrus fruits.

Question 17

A durable power of attorney indicates one's preference for medical treatment in the event of incapacitation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

A durable power of attorney is used to:

Accepted Answer

A) state one's wishes about treatments one does or does not want at the end of life. 
B) appoint a health care agent. 
C) withhold CPR in the event of cardiopulmonary arrest. 
D) allow a physician to write a DNR order. 
A) state one's wishes about treatments one does or does not want at the end of life. 
B) appoint a health care agent. 
C) withhold CPR in the event of cardiopulmonary arrest. 
D) allow a physician to write a DNR order.

Question 19

Discuss the use of enteral and parenteral nutrition in cancer patients.

Accepted Answer

Enteral nutrition and parenteral nutriti

Question 20

Most often, cancer is caused by interactions between a person's genes and environmental agents.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

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

Describe HIV-lipodystrophy syndrome and discuss current treatment strategies.

A copy of any advance directive should be part of a client's medical record.

cancer patient complains that foods just don't taste right.An appropriate recommendation to help the patient handle this problems is:

Herpes simplex is a fungal infection of the mouth and throat that often occurs in patients with HIV.

order to increase caloric intake, an individual with cancer could substitute _____ for the milk normally used in recipes.

Current recommendations for reducing cancer risk include all of the following except:

standard treatment for suppressing HIV infection is called:

Untreated HIV infection can increase a person's susceptibility to opportunistic infections such as Kaposi's sarcoma.

female cancer patient tells the nurse that she has begun taking St.John's wort in conjunction with her cancer therapy.The nurse should respond by saying:

HAART is a combination of two antiretroviral drugs aimed at slowing the progression of cancer.

Cancer cachexia affects over 80 percent of people with cancer.

Which of the following drugs improve(s) nitrogen balance and lean tissue mass in HIV patients?

Most cancer patients abandon conventional treatments and use alternative therapies in the place of conventional therapies.

Nutrition-related factors that may increase the risk of developing cancer include all of the following except:

A durable power of attorney indicates one's preference for medical treatment in the event of incapacitation.

A durable power of attorney is used to:

Discuss the use of enteral and parenteral nutrition in cancer patients.

Most often, cancer is caused by interactions between a person's genes and environmental agents.

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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