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

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Which nutrition intervention is most appropriate for a patient who complains that food doesn't taste right? ​

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A patient's right to make decisions concerning his or her own medical care is called:

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Match each nutrition term with the appropriate definition.
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cryptosporidosis
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infections from microorganisms that normally do not cause disease in healthy people, but are damaging to persons with compromised immune function
describes a cancerous cell or tumor, which can injure healthy tissue and spread cancer to other regions of the body
cells infected by HIV
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cryptosporidosis
infections from microorganisms that normally do not cause disease in healthy people, but are damaging to persons with compromised immune function
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Which nutrition-related factor is associated with a high incidence of stomach cancer?

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There appears to be a link between the consumption of _____ and a decreased risk of prostate cancer.

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During a class at a nursing home on cancer prevention, a resident asks if one's diet affects his or her risk of developing cancer. The speaker makes the following statements. Which one is incorrect? ​

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Lipodystrophy can be treated with all of these methods EXCEPT:

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Most often, cancer is caused by interactions between a person's genes and environmental agents.

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Describe HIV-lipodystrophy syndrome and discuss current treatment strategies.

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carcinogens
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a common virus that can cause blister-like lesions on the lips and in the mouth
the process of cancer development
to spread from one part of the body to another
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carcinogens
a common virus that can cause blister-like lesions on the lips and in the mouth
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Mrs. Dwyer is a 48-year-old patient who is undergoing chemotherapy for uterine cancer. She complains of sores, swelling, and redness in her mouth. Mrs. Dwyer has developed:

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Describe the metabolic changes associated with cancer that contribute to weight loss and nutrient depletion.

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A nurse is working with a cancer client who needs to add kcalories and protein to his diet. The best advice the nurse could offer would be to:

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Discuss the concept behind h ematopoietic stem cell transplantation.

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malignant
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destruction of donor tissue by the recipient's immune system, which recognizes the donor cells as foreign
low white blood cell count
describes a cancerous cell or tumor, which can injure healthy tissue and spread cancer to other regions of the body
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malignant
destruction of donor tissue by the recipient's immune system, which recognizes the donor cells as foreign
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carcinogenesis
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substances that can cause cancer
the use of drugs to arrest or destroy cancer cells
the process of cancer development
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carcinogenesis
substances that can cause cancer
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A patient with _____ cancer may require long-term tube feeding.

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hematopoietic stem cell transplantation
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a common virus that can cause blister-like lesions on the lips and in the mouth
a fungal infection of the mouth and throat
the process of cancer development
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Verified
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hematopoietic stem cell transplantation
a common virus that can cause blister-like lesions on the lips and in the mouth
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Match each nutrition term with the appropriate definition.
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lipoma
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the use of drugs to arrest or destroy cancer cells
transplantation of the stem cells that produce red and white blood cells
a wasting syndrome, associated with cancer, that is characterized by anorexia, muscle wasting, weight loss, and fatigue
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lipoma
the use of drugs to arrest or destroy cancer cells
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cancer cachexia
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benign tumor composed of fatty tissue
transplantation of the stem cells that produce red and white blood cells
a fungal infection of the mouth and throat
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cancer cachexia
benign tumor composed of fatty tissue
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