Question 1

A cancer that arises from muscle or bone is referred to as a(n):

Accepted Answer

A) sarcoma. 
B) adenoma. 
C) carcinoma. 
D) melanoma. 
E) lymphoma. 
A) sarcoma. 
B) adenoma. 
C) carcinoma. 
D) melanoma. 
E) lymphoma.

Question 2

Match between columns
                        Premises: tissue rejection

Accepted Answer

The Answer of the use of X-rays, gamma rays, or is...

Question 3

Cancer cachexia is characterized by:

Accepted Answer

A) anorexia. 
B) weight gain. 
C) slowed metabolism. 
D) increased appetite. 
E) increased blood glucose. 
A) anorexia. 
B) weight gain. 
C) slowed metabolism. 
D) increased appetite. 
E) increased blood glucose.

Question 4

A type of cancer frequently associated with HIV infection is:

Accepted Answer

A) Kaposi's sarcoma. 
B) thrush. 
C) Kaposi's adenoma. 
D) cryptosporidiosis. 
E) candidiasis. 
A) Kaposi's sarcoma. 
B) thrush. 
C) Kaposi's adenoma. 
D) cryptosporidiosis. 
E) candidiasis.

Question 5

A health proxy is also known as a:

Accepted Answer

A) legal will. 
B) living will. 
C) power of attorney. 
D) disclosure document. 
E) living trust. 
A) legal will. 
B) living will. 
C) power of attorney. 
D) disclosure document. 
E) living trust.

Question 6

Methotrexate is a chemotherapeutic agent used in the treatment of cancer. One of its side effects is that it can cause a patient to become deficient in:

Accepted Answer

A) essential fatty acids. 
B) folate. 
C) vitamin B12. 
D) calcium. 
E) vitamin D. 
A) essential fatty acids. 
B) folate. 
C) vitamin B12. 
D) calcium. 
E) vitamin D.

Question 7

The structure of methotrexate, a drug used to treat cancer, resembles that of:

Accepted Answer

A) vitamin C. 
B) vitamin E. 
C) folate. 
D) pyridoxine. 
E) adenine. 
A) vitamin C. 
B) vitamin E. 
C) folate. 
D) pyridoxine. 
E) adenine.

Question 8

To improve energy intake and compensate for weight loss during cancer treatment, clients should be encouraged to:

Accepted Answer

A) use fats liberally. 
B) eat extra food immediately after treatment. 
C) avoid butter and margarine. 
D) eat more vegetables. 
E) eat smaller meals. 
A) use fats liberally. 
B) eat extra food immediately after treatment. 
C) avoid butter and margarine. 
D) eat more vegetables. 
E) eat smaller meals.

Question 9

For a patient with chronic radiation enteritis, the best form of nutrition support is:

Accepted Answer

A) an oral liquid supplement. 
B) enteral nutrition. 
C) parenteral nutrition. 
D) a pureed diet. 
E) high fat diet. 
A) an oral liquid supplement. 
B) enteral nutrition. 
C) parenteral nutrition. 
D) a pureed diet. 
E) high fat diet.

Question 10

A female cancer patient tells the nurse that she has begun taking St. John's wort in conjunction with her cancer therapy. How should the nurse respond? ​

Accepted Answer

A) "Be sure you take the dose as prescribed on the bottle." 
B) "Be sure you are buying a brand-name supplement." 
C) "St. John's wort may reduce the effectiveness of your cancer therapy." 
D) "I've read that St. John's wort can cure cancer, too." 
E) "It's always good to supplement your health with natural remedies." 
A) "Be sure you take the dose as prescribed on the bottle." 
B) "Be sure you are buying a brand-name supplement." 
C) "St. John's wort may reduce the effectiveness of your cancer therapy." 
D) "I've read that St. John's wort can cure cancer, too." 
E) "It's always good to supplement your health with natural remedies."

Question 11

Match between columns
                        Premises: candidiasis

Accepted Answer

The Answer of the accumulation of fatty tissue at the is...

Question 12

Match between columns
                        Premises: neutropenia

Accepted Answer

The Answer of inflammation of intestinal tissue caused by exposure is...

Question 13

All of these factors are involved in the development of cancer except:

Accepted Answer

A) mutations in the genes that control cell division. 
B) chronic inflammation. 
C) bacterial infection. 
D) exposure to carcinogens. 
E) metabolic processes. 
A) mutations in the genes that control cell division. 
B) chronic inflammation. 
C) bacterial infection. 
D) exposure to carcinogens. 
E) metabolic processes.

Question 14

A cancer patient complains that foods just don't taste right. What is an appropriate recommendation to help the patient handle this problem?

Accepted Answer

A) Consume smaller meals and eat slowly. 
B) Cut foods into smaller pieces. 
C) Brush your teeth or use mouthwash before eating. 
D) Ask your doctor about appetite-enhancing medications. 
E) Drink water while eating to improve taste. 
A) Consume smaller meals and eat slowly. 
B) Cut foods into smaller pieces. 
C) Brush your teeth or use mouthwash before eating. 
D) Ask your doctor about appetite-enhancing medications. 
E) Drink water while eating to improve taste.

Question 15

A durable power of attorney is used to:

Accepted Answer

A) state one's wishes about treatments one does or does not want at the end of life. 
B) make medical decisions in the event of incapacitation. 
C) withhold CPR in the event of cardiopulmonary arrest. 
D) allow a physician to write a DNR order. 
E) preserve patient autonomy. 
A) state one's wishes about treatments one does or does not want at the end of life. 
B) make medical decisions in the event of incapacitation. 
C) withhold CPR in the event of cardiopulmonary arrest. 
D) allow a physician to write a DNR order. 
E) preserve patient autonomy.

Question 16

Match between columns
                        Premises: neoplasm

Accepted Answer

The Answer of inflammation of intestinal tissue caused by exposure is...

Question 17

Which condition does not contribute to malnutrition in HIV-infected patients? ​

Accepted Answer

A) intestinal malabsorption 
B) lipid abnormalities 
C) bacterial overgrowth 
D) vomiting and diarrhea 
E) medications 
A) intestinal malabsorption 
B) lipid abnormalities 
C) bacterial overgrowth 
D) vomiting and diarrhea 
E) medications

Question 18

Match between columns
                        Premises: buffalo hump

Accepted Answer

The Answer of transplantation of the stem cells that produce is...

Question 19

In order to increase caloric intake, an individual with cancer could substitute _____ for the milk normally used in recipes. ​

Accepted Answer

A) Lactaid milk 
B) chicken broth 
C) fat-free evaporated milk 
D) half-and-half 
E) cottage cheese 
A) Lactaid milk 
B) chicken broth 
C) fat-free evaporated milk 
D) half-and-half 
E) cottage cheese

Question 20

Nutrition-related factors may increase or decrease the risk of developing cancer. ​

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

A cancer that arises from muscle or bone is referred to as a(n):

Cancer cachexia is characterized by:

A type of cancer frequently associated with HIV infection is:

A health proxy is also known as a:

Methotrexate is a chemotherapeutic agent used in the treatment of cancer. One of its side effects is that it can cause a patient to become deficient in:

The structure of methotrexate, a drug used to treat cancer, resembles that of:

To improve energy intake and compensate for weight loss during cancer treatment, clients should be encouraged to:

For a patient with chronic radiation enteritis, the best form of nutrition support is:

A female cancer patient tells the nurse that she has begun taking St. John's wort in conjunction with her cancer therapy. How should the nurse respond?

All of these factors are involved in the development of cancer except:

A cancer patient complains that foods just don't taste right. What is an appropriate recommendation to help the patient handle this problem?

A durable power of attorney is used to:

Which condition does not contribute to malnutrition in HIV-infected patients?

In order to increase caloric intake, an individual with cancer could substitute _____ for the milk normally used in recipes.

Nutrition-related factors may increase or decrease the risk of developing cancer.

Overview of Nutrition and Health

Carbohydrates

Lipids

Protein

Digestion and Absorption

Metabolism, Energy Balance, and Body Composition

Weight Management

The Vitamins

Water and the Minerals

Fitness and Nutrition

Nutrition Through the Life Span: Pregnancy and Lactation

Nutrition Through the Life Span: Infancy, Childhood, and Adolescence

Nutrition Through the Life Span: Later Adulthood

Illness and Nutrition Care

Medications, Diet-Drug Interactions, and Herbal Supplements

Specialized Nutrition Support: Enteral and Parenteral Nutrition

Foods and Food Consistency for Upper Gi Disorders

Fiber-Modified Diets for Lower Gastrointestinal Tract Disorders

Carbohydrate- and Fat-Modified Diets for Malabsorption Disorders

Nutrition Therapy for Liver and Gallbladder Diseases

Carbohydrate-Controlled Diets for Diabetes Mellitus

Fat-Controlled, Mineral-Modified Diets for Cardiovascular Diseases

Protein-, Mineral-, and Fluid-Modified Diets for Kidney Diseases

Energy- and Protein-Modified Diets for Metabolic and Respiratory Stress

Filters

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

A cancer that arises from muscle or bone is referred to as a(n):

Cancer cachexia is characterized by:

A type of cancer frequently associated with HIV infection is:

A health proxy is also known as a:

Methotrexate is a chemotherapeutic agent used in the treatment of cancer. One of its side effects is that it can cause a patient to become deficient in:

The structure of methotrexate, a drug used to treat cancer, resembles that of:

To improve energy intake and compensate for weight loss during cancer treatment, clients should be encouraged to:

For a patient with chronic radiation enteritis, the best form of nutrition support is:

A female cancer patient tells the nurse that she has begun taking St. John's wort in conjunction with her cancer therapy. How should the nurse respond? ​

All of these factors are involved in the development of cancer except:

A cancer patient complains that foods just don't taste right. What is an appropriate recommendation to help the patient handle this problem?

A durable power of attorney is used to:

Which condition does not contribute to malnutrition in HIV-infected patients? ​

In order to increase caloric intake, an individual with cancer could substitute _____ for the milk normally used in recipes. ​

Nutrition-related factors may increase or decrease the risk of developing cancer. ​

Overview of Nutrition and Health

Carbohydrates

Lipids

Protein

Digestion and Absorption

Metabolism, Energy Balance, and Body Composition

Weight Management

The Vitamins

Water and the Minerals

Fitness and Nutrition

Nutrition Through the Life Span: Pregnancy and Lactation

Nutrition Through the Life Span: Infancy, Childhood, and Adolescence

Nutrition Through the Life Span: Later Adulthood

Illness and Nutrition Care

Medications, Diet-Drug Interactions, and Herbal Supplements

Specialized Nutrition Support: Enteral and Parenteral Nutrition

Foods and Food Consistency for Upper Gi Disorders

Fiber-Modified Diets for Lower Gastrointestinal Tract Disorders

Carbohydrate- and Fat-Modified Diets for Malabsorption Disorders

Nutrition Therapy for Liver and Gallbladder Diseases

Carbohydrate-Controlled Diets for Diabetes Mellitus

Fat-Controlled, Mineral-Modified Diets for Cardiovascular Diseases

Protein-, Mineral-, and Fluid-Modified Diets for Kidney Diseases

Energy- and Protein-Modified Diets for Metabolic and Respiratory Stress

Filters

A female cancer patient tells the nurse that she has begun taking St. John's wort in conjunction with her cancer therapy. How should the nurse respond?

Which condition does not contribute to malnutrition in HIV-infected patients?

In order to increase caloric intake, an individual with cancer could substitute _____ for the milk normally used in recipes.

Nutrition-related factors may increase or decrease the risk of developing cancer.