Exam 29: Cancer and Hiv Infection

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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. Possible dietary interventions to better meet Mr. Thomson's nutritional needs include ____.

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Question 41

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

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Question 42

Anamaria Kruschenko has been diagnosed with neutropenia. Which meal would be most appropriate?

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Question 43

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. Mr. Thomson continues his cancer treatment and is scheduled for esophageal resection. What is a possible complication after surgery?

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Question 44

Match each word or phrase with the most appropriate definition or explanation.

Premises:

fungal infection of the mucous membranes of the oral cavity and elsewhere

Responses:

metastasize

thrush

cancer cachexia

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fungal infection of the mucous membranes of the oral cavity and elsewhere

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Question 45

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

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Question 46

Which food or beverage may decrease risk for colon cancer?

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Question 47

Honey may contain dormant bacterial spores, which can awaken in the human body to produce ____.

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Question 48

The main reason cruciferous vegetables are considered cancer fighters is because they ____.

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Question 49

Match each word or phrase with the most appropriate definition or explanation.

Premises:

use of X-rays, gamma rays, or atomic particles to destroy cancer cells

Responses:

tumor

buffalo hump

benign

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use of X-rays, gamma rays, or atomic particles to destroy cancer cells

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Question 50

When serving hot foods, temperatures should be at least ____ ^oC.

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Question 51

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

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Question 52

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

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Question 53

Among foodborne infections, ____ are the leading causes of hospitalizations and deaths.

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Question 54

What is an example of a foodborne infection?

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Question 55

Discuss the key points in safe handling of seafood.

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Question 56

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

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Question 57

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

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Question 58

What food should a patient with immunosuppression avoid?

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Question 59

Match each word or phrase with the most appropriate definition or explanation.

Premises:

type of cancer common in people with HIV infections and characterized by skin lesions

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lipodystrophy

cancer cachexia

cryptosporidiosis

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type of cancer common in people with HIV infections and characterized by skin lesions

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Exam 29: Cancer and Hiv Infection

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

Anamaria Kruschenko has been diagnosed with neutropenia. Which meal would be most appropriate?

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

Which food or beverage may decrease risk for colon cancer?

Honey may contain dormant bacterial spores, which can awaken in the human body to produce ____.

The main reason cruciferous vegetables are considered cancer fighters is because they ____.

When serving hot foods, temperatures should be at least ____ oC.

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

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

Among foodborne infections, ____ are the leading causes of hospitalizations and deaths.

What is an example of a foodborne infection?

Discuss the key points in safe handling of seafood.

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

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

What food should a patient with immunosuppression avoid?

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

When serving hot foods, temperatures should be at least ____ ^oC.

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

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