Question 1

About 1 in ____ cancer deaths can be attributed to alcohol consumption.

Accepted Answer

A)  5 
B)  10 
C)  30 
D)  50 
A)  5 
B)  10 
C)  30 
D)  50

Question 2

The cells essential for immune function that are affected by HIV infection are ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  CD4+ T cells 
B)  red blood cells 
C)  pigmented skin cells 
D)  antibodies 
A)  CD4+ T cells 
B)  red blood cells 
C)  pigmented skin cells 
D)  antibodies

Question 3

HIV is most often spread through which route?

Accepted Answer

A)  sexual transmission 
B)  sharing infected needles 
C)  transmission from infected mother to child 
D)  unsafe food handling practices 
A)  sexual transmission 
B)  sharing infected needles 
C)  transmission from infected mother to child 
D)  unsafe food handling practices

Question 4

Onset of the foodborne infection toxoplasma typically occurs ____ after exposure to the toxin.

Accepted Answer

A)  1 to 6 hours 
B)  8 to 16 hours 
C)  1 to 3 days 
D)  7 to 21 days 
A)  1 to 6 hours 
B)  8 to 16 hours 
C)  1 to 3 days 
D)  7 to 21 days

Question 5

Which food or beverage may decrease risk for colon cancer?

Accepted Answer

A)  T-bone steak 
B)  beer 
C)  bologna 
D)  milk products 
A)  T-bone steak 
B)  beer 
C)  bologna 
D)  milk products

Question 6

The type of cancer that arises from white blood cell precursors is ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  carcinoma 
B)  glioma 
C)  leukemia 
D)  melanoma 
A)  carcinoma 
B)  glioma 
C)  leukemia 
D)  melanoma

Question 7

Short Case-Study Questions  
Sixty-four-year-old Jeffery Thomson has been diagnosed with esophageal cancer. He has experienced a 20-lb 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.
-If Mr. Thomson's cancer spreads, it will be considered ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  malignant 
B)  benign 
C)  metastasized 
D)  carcinogenic 
A)  malignant 
B)  benign 
C)  metastasized 
D)  carcinogenic

Question 8

Short Case-Study Questions 
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, low-density lipoprotein (LDL), triglycerides and total cholesterol are elevated. She has also gained a significant amount of fat around her abdomen. Janet is diagnosed with ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  HIV cachexia 
B)  AIDS hypoglycemia 
C)  HIV lipodystrophy 
D)  HIV respiratory syndrome 
A)  HIV cachexia 
B)  AIDS hypoglycemia 
C)  HIV lipodystrophy 
D)  HIV respiratory syndrome

Question 9

Campylobacter is most commonly spread through ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  unwashed fruits and vegetables 
B)  person-to-person contact 
C)  undercooked poultry 
D)  raw cookie dough 
A)  unwashed fruits and vegetables 
B)  person-to-person contact 
C)  undercooked poultry 
D)  raw cookie dough

Question 10

Cold foods should be kept at ____ or lower.

Accepted Answer

A)  30 
B)  40 
C)  50 
D)  60 
A)  30 
B)  40 
C)  50 
D)  60

Question 11

What is a fungal infection that affects mucous membranes of the oral cavity in patients with HIV infection?

Accepted Answer

A)  cheilosis 
B)  Helicobacter pylori 
C)  candidiasis 
D)  herpes simplex 
A)  cheilosis 
B)  Helicobacter pylori 
C)  candidiasis 
D)  herpes simplex

Question 12

Which guideline is appropriate in reducing cancer risk?

Accepted Answer

A)  Strive to maintain a BMI between 22 and 28. 
B)  Engage in at least 25 minutes of physical exercise 7 days a week. 
C)  Consume at least ½ cup of starchy vegetables or fruits every day. 
D)  Limit sedentary activities such as watching television. 
A)  Strive to maintain a BMI between 22 and 28. 
B)  Engage in at least 25 minutes of physical exercise 7 days a week. 
C)  Consume at least ½ cup of starchy vegetables or fruits every day. 
D)  Limit sedentary activities such as watching television.

Question 13

To minimize carcinogen formation during cooking, ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  use high-heat options, such as an outdoor grill 
B)  marinate meat before cooking 
C)  choose fatty cuts of meat 
D)  cook all meat until well done 
A)  use high-heat options, such as an outdoor grill 
B)  marinate meat before cooking 
C)  choose fatty cuts of meat 
D)  cook all meat until well done

Question 14

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 15

Cancer ranks number ____ among the leading 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

Short Case-Study Questions 
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.
-Janet is taking the medication ritonavir. What dietary instructions should she receive?

Accepted Answer

A)  It should be taken on an empty stomach. 
B)  Alcohol should be avoided while taking the drug. 
C)  It should be taken 1.5 hours before or 2 hours after a meal. 
D)  It is one of the few protease inhibitors that do not interact with alcohol. 
A)  It should be taken on an empty stomach. 
B)  Alcohol should be avoided while taking the drug. 
C)  It should be taken 1.5 hours before or 2 hours after a meal. 
D)  It is one of the few protease inhibitors that do not interact with alcohol.

Question 17

Leftovers should be thoroughly reheated to at least ____ F.

Accepted Answer

A)  125 
B)  145 
C)  165 
D)  185 
A)  125 
B)  145 
C)  165 
D)  185

Question 18

Diabetes mellitus is a potential nutrition-related side effect of ____ resection.

Accepted Answer

A)  pancreatic 
B)  esophageal 
C)  gastric 
D)  intestinal 
A)  pancreatic 
B)  esophageal 
C)  gastric 
D)  intestinal

Question 19

Short Case-Study Questions 
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.
-In view of Janet's elevated triglyceride levels, the physician recommends _______ supplementation to control the hypertriglyceridemia.

Accepted Answer

A)  vitamin C 
B)  zinc 
C)  fish oil 
D)  calcium 
A)  vitamin C 
B)  zinc 
C)  fish oil 
D)  calcium

Question 20

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

Accepted Answer

A)  fluid restrictions 
B)  a mechanically altered diet 
C)  total parenteral nutrition 
D)  protein restrictions 
A)  fluid restrictions 
B)  a mechanically altered diet 
C)  total parenteral nutrition 
D)  protein restrictions

Exam 29: Cancer and Hiv Infection

About 1 in ____ cancer deaths can be attributed to alcohol consumption.

The cells essential for immune function that are affected by HIV infection are ____.

HIV is most often spread through which route?

Onset of the foodborne infection toxoplasma typically occurs ____ after exposure to the toxin.

Which food or beverage may decrease risk for colon cancer?

The type of cancer that arises from white blood cell precursors is ____.

Campylobacter is most commonly spread through ____.

Cold foods should be kept at ____ or lower.

What is a fungal infection that affects mucous membranes of the oral cavity in patients with HIV infection?

Which guideline is appropriate in reducing cancer risk?

To minimize carcinogen formation during cooking, ____.

Melanoma is a type of cancer that arises from ____.

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

Short Case-Study Questions 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. -Janet is taking the medication ritonavir. What dietary instructions should she receive?

Leftovers should be thoroughly reheated to at least ____ F.

Diabetes mellitus is a potential nutrition-related side effect of ____ resection.

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

An Overview of Nutrition

Planning a Healthy Diet

Digestion, Absorption, and Transport

The Carbohydrates: Sugar, Starches, and Fibers

The Lipids: Triglycerides, Phospholipids, and Sterols

Protein: Amino Acids

Energy Metabolism

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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