Exam 29: Cancer and Hiv Infection

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, LDL, and total cholesterol are elevated. She has also gained a significant amount of weight. Janet is diagnosed with ____.

The best dietary intervention for a cancer patient experiencing a metallic taste is to ____.

Infections from microorganisms that normally do not cause disease in the general population but can cause great harm in people with HIV are called ____.

Up to ____ percent of patients with cancer combine one or more complementary and alternative medicine approaches with standard treatment.

Patients taking the NRTI zidovudine should be told to ____.

Sixty-four-year-old Jeffery Thomson has been diagnosed with esophageal cancer. He has experienced a 20-pound 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 ____.

Which type of enteral feeding is preferred in cases of severe malabsorption for patients with HIV?

Campylobacter is most commonly spread through ____.

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. Which diet is most appropriate for Janet?

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 should expect the doctor to check her ____ to assess disease progression.

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. Which statement explains why Janet does not take a multivitamin-mineral supplement?

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

Which guideline is appropriate in reducing cancer risk?

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

What is a risk factor for liver cancer?

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

Sixty-four-year-old Jeffery Thomson has been diagnosed with esophageal cancer. He has experienced a 20-pound 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. Factors than can decrease the risk of esophageal cancer include intake of ____.

An estimated ____ million cases of foodborne illnesses occur each year in the United States.