Question 1

Explain the role nutrition therapy plays in the treatment of cancer.

Accepted Answer

The goals of nutrition therapy for cance

Question 2

There is evidence that an adequate intake of ____ protects against the development of cancers of the lung, mouth, pharynx, and larynx.

Accepted Answer

A)  meat 
B)  fruits and vegetables 
C)  unsaturated fat 
D)  protein 
A)  meat 
B)  fruits and vegetables 
C)  unsaturated fat 
D)  protein

Question 3

What food should a patient with immunosuppression avoid?

Accepted Answer

A)  pasteurized milk products 
B)  smoked or cured meats 
C)  unwashed raw fruits 
D)  baked goods with high-fructose corn syrup 
A)  pasteurized milk products 
B)  smoked or cured meats 
C)  unwashed raw fruits 
D)  baked goods with high-fructose corn syrup

Question 4

What is an environmental risk factor for skin cancer?

Accepted Answer

A)  arsenic 
B)  hexavalent chromium 
C)  hepatitis B or C infection 
D)  infection with Helicobacter pylori 
A)  arsenic 
B)  hexavalent chromium 
C)  hepatitis B or C infection 
D)  infection with Helicobacter pylori

Question 5

Toxins found in moldy grains and peanuts are most commonly associated with which type of cancer?

Accepted Answer

A)  liver 
B)  leukemia 
C)  bladder 
D)  breast 
A)  liver 
B)  leukemia 
C)  bladder 
D)  breast

Question 6

Which intervention is most appropriate for a patient who suffers from frequent nausea related to chemotherapy?

Accepted Answer

A)  consuming limited amounts of liquids. 
B)  avoiding foods that have strong odors and are greasy 
C)  adding sauces and gravies to dry foods. 
D)  eating a big meal just before chemotherapy treatments. 
A)  consuming limited amounts of liquids. 
B)  avoiding foods that have strong odors and are greasy 
C)  adding sauces and gravies to dry foods. 
D)  eating a big meal just before chemotherapy treatments.

Question 7

Ground beef should be cooked to an internal temperature of at least ____ F.

Accepted Answer

A)  100 
B)  120 
C)  140 
D)  160 
A)  100 
B)  120 
C)  140 
D)  160

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

A)  high-fat, high-protein diet 
B)  side effects of antiretroviral drugs 
C)  sedentary lifestyle 
D)  genetic predisposition 
A)  high-fat, high-protein diet 
B)  side effects of antiretroviral drugs 
C)  sedentary lifestyle 
D)  genetic predisposition

Question 9

What is an environmental risk factor for liver cancer?

Accepted Answer

A)  asbestos 
B)  hexavalent chromium 
C)  hepatitis B or C infection 
D)  ultraviolet radiation 
A)  asbestos 
B)  hexavalent chromium 
C)  hepatitis B or C infection 
D)  ultraviolet radiation

Question 10

Match between columns
                        Premises: describes an abnormal mass of cells that is noncancerous
use of X-rays, gamma rays, or atomic particles to destroy cancer cells
cancers that arise from plasma cells in the bone marrow
new growth of tissue forming an abnormal mass with no function
collection of abnormalities in fat and glucose metabolism that result from drug treatments for HIV, including body fat redistribution, abnormal lipid levels, and insulin resistance
type of cancer common in people with HIV infections and characterized by skin lesions
inflammation of the intestinal tissue caused by exposure to radiation
fungal infection of the mucous membranes of the oral cavity and elsewhere
cancer that spreads from one part of the body to another
infections from microorganisms that normally do not cause disease in the general population but can cause great harm in people whose immune systems are compromised
a substance that is capable of causing cancer
use of drugs to arrest or destroy cancer cells
the accumulation of fatty tissue at the base of the neck
a foodborne illness caused by the parasite Cryptosporidium parvum
cancer-wasting syndrome characterized by anorexia, muscle wasting, weight loss, and fatigue

Accepted Answer

The Answer of Cancer cachexia and Radiation enteritis and Metastasize is...

Question 11

Discuss common causes of decreased dietary intake among cancer and HIV patients and suggest ways to improve nutrition status or intake.

Accepted Answer

Anorexia is a major contributor to the w

Question 12

Identify and discuss one example of foodborne infection and one example of food intoxication.

Accepted Answer

Foodborne infections are caused by eatin

Question 13

What is an example of a drug classified as a CCR5 antagonist?

Accepted Answer

A)  maraviroc 
B)  enfuvirtide 
C)  ritonavir 
D)  zidovudine 
A)  maraviroc 
B)  enfuvirtide 
C)  ritonavir 
D)  zidovudine

Question 14

Describe the possible effects of cancer surgeries on nutritional status in five different regions of the body.

Accepted Answer

Surgery is performed to remove tumors, d

Question 15

The most common food intoxication is from ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  E. coli 
B)  toxoplasma 
C)  botulism 
D)  Staphylococcus 
A)  E. coli 
B)  toxoplasma 
C)  botulism 
D)  Staphylococcus

Question 16

Radiation enteritis is inflammation of the ____ cells caused by radiation therapy.

Accepted Answer

A)  skin 
B)  epithelial 
C)  intestinal 
D)  beta 
A)  skin 
B)  epithelial 
C)  intestinal 
D)  beta

Exam 29: Cancer and Hiv Infection

Explain the role nutrition therapy plays in the treatment of cancer.

There is evidence that an adequate intake of ____ protects against the development of cancers of the lung, mouth, pharynx, and larynx.

What food should a patient with immunosuppression avoid?

What is an environmental risk factor for skin cancer?

Toxins found in moldy grains and peanuts are most commonly associated with which type of cancer?

Which intervention is most appropriate for a patient who suffers from frequent nausea related to chemotherapy?

Ground beef should be cooked to an internal temperature of at least ____ F.

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

What is an environmental risk factor for liver cancer?

Discuss common causes of decreased dietary intake among cancer and HIV patients and suggest ways to improve nutrition status or intake.

Identify and discuss one example of foodborne infection and one example of food intoxication.

What is an example of a drug classified as a CCR5 antagonist?

Describe the possible effects of cancer surgeries on nutritional status in five different regions of the body.

The most common food intoxication is from ____.

Radiation enteritis is inflammation of the ____ cells caused by radiation therapy.

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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