Question 1

What drug is an example of a protease inhibitor used in the management of HIV infection?

Accepted Answer

A)  Enfuvirtide 
B)  Ritonavir 
C)  Efavirenz 
D)  Lamivudine 
E)  Didanosine 
A)  Enfuvirtide 
B)  Ritonavir 
C)  Efavirenz 
D)  Lamivudine 
E)  Didanosine B

Question 2

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.
The symptoms that Ms. Arther is experiencing are consistent with:

Accepted Answer

A)  radiation enteritis. 
B)  tissue rejection. 
C)  steatorrhea. 
D)  lipodystrophy. 
E)  negative nitrogen balance. 
A)  radiation enteritis. 
B)  tissue rejection. 
C)  steatorrhea. 
D)  lipodystrophy. 
E)  negative nitrogen balance. A

Question 3

Cancer cachexia affects almost all cancer patients.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 4

A cancer that arises from muscle or bone is referred to as a(n):

Accepted Answer

A)  sarcoma . 
B)  adenoma. 
C)  carcinoma. 
D)  melanoma. 
E)  adenocarcinoma. 
A)  sarcoma . 
B)  adenoma. 
C)  carcinoma. 
D)  melanoma. 
E)  adenocarcinoma.

Question 5

The standard treatment for suppressing HIV infection:

Accepted Answer

A)  consists of a combination of at least three antiretroviral drugs. 
B)  usually involves surgical procedures. 
C)  has few adverse effects. 
D)  can be completed over the course of several months. 
E)  is not available for most people with HIV in the United States. 
A)  consists of a combination of at least three antiretroviral drugs. 
B)  usually involves surgical procedures. 
C)  has few adverse effects. 
D)  can be completed over the course of several months. 
E)  is not available for most people with HIV in the United States.

Question 6

Nursing Exam Review Multiple Choice To minimize the risk of foodborne bacterial infections in a cancer client who has received a hematopoietic stem cell transplant, the nurse would tell the client to:

Accepted Answer

A)  cook all meats and eggs until they are well done. 
B)  consume adequate amounts of fruits and vegetables. 
C)  increase consumption of dishes that use ground meats. 
D)  consume lactose-free, low-residue, low-fat liquids. 
E)  include foods that are low in fat and low in fiber. 
A)  cook all meats and eggs until they are well done. 
B)  consume adequate amounts of fruits and vegetables. 
C)  increase consumption of dishes that use ground meats. 
D)  consume lactose-free, low-residue, low-fat liquids. 
E)  include foods that are low in fat and low in fiber.

Question 7

Inflammation of the mouth that is caused by exposure to radiation is called radiation enteritis.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Obese women have a higher risk of breast cancer than lean women because:

Accepted Answer

A)  excess adipose tissue raises levels of estrogen in the body. 
B)  obese women eat high-fat diets. 
C)  lean women exercise more. 
D)  obese women often go through menopause earlier than lean women. 
E)  lean women have higher estrogen levels after menopause. 
A)  excess adipose tissue raises levels of estrogen in the body. 
B)  obese women eat high-fat diets. 
C)  lean women exercise more. 
D)  obese women often go through menopause earlier than lean women. 
E)  lean women have higher estrogen levels after menopause.

Question 9

Leukemia is a type of cancer affecting the _____, where the abnormal cells do not form a tumor; they accumulate in the blood and other tissues.

Accepted Answer

A)  plasma 
B)  lymph nodes 
C)  white blood cells 
D)  platelets 
E)  red blood cells 
A)  plasma 
B)  lymph nodes 
C)  white blood cells 
D)  platelets 
E)  red blood cells

Question 10

What factors contribute to the development of cancer cachexia?

Accepted Answer

Cancer cachexia is a condition character

Question 11

Common oral infections associated with HIV infection that may cause discomfort and interfere with food consumption include candidiasis and:

Accepted Answer

A)  herpes simplex virus infection. 
B)  tooth abscesses. 
C)  canker sores. 
D)  gingivostomatitis. 
E)  Porphyromonas gingivalis infection. 
A)  herpes simplex virus infection. 
B)  tooth abscesses. 
C)  canker sores. 
D)  gingivostomatitis. 
E)  Porphyromonas gingivalis infection.

Question 12

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

What side effect is most often associated with gastric resection surgery for cancer treatment?

Accepted Answer

A)  r educed swallowing ability 
B)  d umping syndrome 
C)  b ile insufficiency 
D)  a cid reflux 
E)  g eneral malabsorption 
A)  r educed swallowing ability 
B)  d umping syndrome 
C)  b ile insufficiency 
D)  a cid reflux 
E)  g eneral malabsorption

Question 14

A patient who is undergoing chemotherapy has developed sores in his mouth, which makes it difficult for him to eat. What suggestion would most likely help this patient handle this problem?

Accepted Answer

A)  Serve food steaming hot and drink hot liquids. 
B)  Take larger bites of foods and chew thoroughly. 
C)  Avoid irritating foods such as citrus fruits or tomato juice. 
D)  Drink liquids directly from a cup and avoid a straw. 
E)  Eat a piece of peppermint candy before consuming a meal. 
A)  Serve food steaming hot and drink hot liquids. 
B)  Take larger bites of foods and chew thoroughly. 
C)  Avoid irritating foods such as citrus fruits or tomato juice. 
D)  Drink liquids directly from a cup and avoid a straw. 
E)  Eat a piece of peppermint candy before consuming a meal.

Question 15

Patients have a right to refuse medical treatment-including nourishment and hydration-even if refusing the treatment could result in death.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

The reason for the development of lipodystrophy in HIV treatment may be from :

Accepted Answer

A)  malnutrition. 
B)  overeating. 
C)  hormone imbalances. 
D)  hypertriglyceridemia. 
E)  drugs used to treat HIV . 
A)  malnutrition. 
B)  overeating. 
C)  hormone imbalances. 
D)  hypertriglyceridemia. 
E)  drugs used to treat HIV .

Question 17

Nutrition-related factors may increase or decrease the risk of developing cancer.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Nursing Exam Review Multiple Choice Cancer patients exhibit an increased rate of protein turnover. The nurse understands that this means patients:

Accepted Answer

A)  may have a difficult time maintaining a healthy body weight. 
B)  require less protein in their diets. 
C)  should increase their intake of fats. 
D)  may experience early satiety. 
E)  often suffer from constipation. 
A)  may have a difficult time maintaining a healthy body weight. 
B)  require less protein in their diets. 
C)  should increase their intake of fats. 
D)  may experience early satiety. 
E)  often suffer from constipation.

Question 19

What drug, when combined with resistance training, has positive effects on lean tissue mass in HIV patients?

Accepted Answer

A)  Megestrol acetate 
B)  Dronabinol 
C)  Testosterone 
D)  Maraviroc 
E)  Cortisol 
A)  Megestrol acetate 
B)  Dronabinol 
C)  Testosterone 
D)  Maraviroc 
E)  Cortisol

Question 20

In HIV patients, thrush typically causes what symptoms?

Accepted Answer

A)  d iarrhea 
B)  m outh pain 
C)  l esions around the lips 
D)  a cid reflux 
E)  i ncreased mucus secretions 
A)  d iarrhea 
B)  m outh pain 
C)  l esions around the lips 
D)  a cid reflux 
E)  i ncreased mucus secretions

Exam 23: Nutrition, Cancer, and Hiv Infection

What drug is an example of a protease inhibitor used in the management of HIV infection?

Cancer cachexia affects almost all cancer patients.

A cancer that arises from muscle or bone is referred to as a(n):

The standard treatment for suppressing HIV infection:

Nursing Exam Review Multiple Choice To minimize the risk of foodborne bacterial infections in a cancer client who has received a hematopoietic stem cell transplant, the nurse would tell the client to:

Inflammation of the mouth that is caused by exposure to radiation is called radiation enteritis.

Obese women have a higher risk of breast cancer than lean women because:

Leukemia is a type of cancer affecting the _____, where the abnormal cells do not form a tumor; they accumulate in the blood and other tissues.

What factors contribute to the development of cancer cachexia?

Common oral infections associated with HIV infection that may cause discomfort and interfere with food consumption include candidiasis and:

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

What side effect is most often associated with gastric resection surgery for cancer treatment?

A patient who is undergoing chemotherapy has developed sores in his mouth, which makes it difficult for him to eat. What suggestion would most likely help this patient handle this problem?

Patients have a right to refuse medical treatment-including nourishment and hydration-even if refusing the treatment could result in death.

The reason for the development of lipodystrophy in HIV treatment may be from :

Nutrition-related factors may increase or decrease the risk of developing cancer.

Nursing Exam Review Multiple Choice Cancer patients exhibit an increased rate of protein turnover. The nurse understands that this means patients:

What drug, when combined with resistance training, has positive effects on lean tissue mass in HIV patients?

In HIV patients, thrush typically causes what symptoms?

Overview of Nutrition and Health

Digestion and Absorption

Carbohydrates

Lipids

Protein

Energy Balance and Body Composition

Weight Management

The Vitamins

Water and the Minerals

Nutrition Through the Life Span: Pregnancy and Lactation

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

Nutrition Through the Life Span: Later Adulthood

Nutrition Care and Assessment

Nutrition Intervention and Diet-Drug Interactions

Enteral and Parenteral Nutrition Support

Nutrition in Metabolic and Respiratory Stress

Nutrition and Upper Gastrointestinal Disorders

Nutrition and Lower Gastrointestinal Disorders

Nutrition and Liver Diseases

Nutrition and Diabetes Mellitus

Nutrition and Cardiovascular Diseases

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