Exam 25: Energy- and Protein-Modified Diets for Cancer and Hiv Infection

Case Study Questions Use this information to answer questions. Hannah Arther is a 53-year-old marketing executive who was recently diagnosed with uterine cancer. She had a hysterectomy and is currently undergoing radiation therapy. She is experiencing nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea, as well as anorexia. -In order to increase Ms. Arther's protein intake, you suggest that she consume _____ freely.

Which alternative therapy might worsen HIV infection or AIDS by decreasing the effectiveness of antiviral drugs? ​

All of these side effects frequently accompany cancer therapies EXCEPT:

The cause of HIV-lipodystrophy syndrome is:

All of these factors contribute to anorexia in cancer patients EXCEPT:

Disclosure refers to:

The drug dronabinol is sometimes given to cancer patients to:

Which substance improves lean tissue mass in HIV patients?

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

A buffalo hump and lipomas are common side effects of drug treatments for HIV infection. ​

Discuss three strategies that might help a patient cope with her reduced taste sensation. ​

All of these factors play a role in the wasting associated with cancer EXCEPT:

A _____ is a request by a patient or surrogate indicating that cardiopulmonary resuscitation should be withheld. ​

Fruits and vegetables have been shown to have a protective effect against all of these cancers except:

Discuss three strategies that might help a cancer patient cope with nausea.