Question 1

The primary focus of nutrition care for Ms. Arther is _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  ​educating her on ways to prevent the recurrence of cancer 
B)  ​ensuring appropriate intakes of calories and protein 
C)  ​ensuring an adequate intake of vitamins and minerals 
D)  ​preventing iron-deficiency anemia 
E)  ​preventing dehydration 
A)  ​educating her on ways to prevent the recurrence of cancer 
B)  ​ensuring appropriate intakes of calories and protein 
C)  ​ensuring an adequate intake of vitamins and minerals 
D)  ​preventing iron-deficiency anemia 
E)  ​preventing dehydration

Question 2

Which substance improves lean tissue mass in HIV patients?

Accepted Answer

A)  ​megestrol acetate 
B)  ​dronabinol 
C)  ​testosterone 
D)  ​antiretroviral agents 
E)  ​vitamin A and D 
A)  ​megestrol acetate 
B)  ​dronabinol 
C)  ​testosterone 
D)  ​antiretroviral agents 
E)  ​vitamin A and D

Question 3

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 4

Which nutrition-related factor is associated with a high incidence of stomach cancer?

Accepted Answer

A)  ​alcohol 
B)  ​fat 
C)  ​salt-preserved foods 
D)  ​sodium 
E)  ​obesity 
A)  ​alcohol 
B)  ​fat 
C)  ​salt-preserved foods 
D)  ​sodium 
E)  ​obesity

Question 5

Matching
-cryptosporidosis

Accepted Answer

A) describes a cancerous cell or tumor, which can injure healthy tissue and spread cancer to other regions of the body 
B) destruction of donor tissue by the recipient's immune system, which recognizes the donor cells as foreign 
C) infections from microorganisms that normally do not cause disease in healthy people, but are damaging to persons with compromised immune function 
D) cells infected by HIV 
E) closely resembles folate
F)foodborne illness caused a parasite
G)an abnormal tissue mass that has no physiological function
H)the use of X-rays, gamma rays, or atomic particles to destroy cancer cells
I)inflammation of intestinal tissue caused by exposure to radiation
J)low white blood cell count 
A) describes a cancerous cell or tumor, which can injure healthy tissue and spread cancer to other regions of the body 
B) destruction of donor tissue by the recipient's immune system, which recognizes the donor cells as foreign 
C) infections from microorganisms that normally do not cause disease in healthy people, but are damaging to persons with compromised immune function 
D) cells infected by HIV 
E) closely resembles folate
F)foodborne illness caused a parasite
G)an abnormal tissue mass that has no physiological function
H)the use of X-rays, gamma rays, or atomic particles to destroy cancer cells
I)inflammation of intestinal tissue caused by exposure to radiation
J)low white blood cell count

Question 6

Tube feeding or total parenteral nutrition may be indicated for patients _____.​

Accepted Answer

A)  ​with cancer of the pancreas 
B)  ​with long-term gastrointestinal impairment 
C)  with short-term gastrointestinal impairment 
D)  who need to lose weight 
E)  ​with cancer of the nervous system 
A)  ​with cancer of the pancreas 
B)  ​with long-term gastrointestinal impairment 
C)  with short-term gastrointestinal impairment 
D)  who need to lose weight 
E)  ​with cancer of the nervous system

Question 7

The cause of HIV-lipodystrophy syndrome is _____.​

Accepted Answer

A)  ​malnutrition 
B)  ​overeating 
C)  ​reproductive hormone imbalances 
D)  ​thyroid disorders 
E)  ​unknown 
A)  ​malnutrition 
B)  ​overeating 
C)  ​reproductive hormone imbalances 
D)  ​thyroid disorders 
E)  ​unknown

Question 8

Weight gain often occurs in patients with cancer of the _____.​

Accepted Answer

A)  ​colon 
B)  ​breast 
C)  ​stomach 
D)  ​pancreas 
E)  ​esophagus 
A)  ​colon 
B)  ​breast 
C)  ​stomach 
D)  ​pancreas 
E)  ​esophagus

Question 9

Cancer cachexia affects over 80 percent of people with cancer.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

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 _____.​

Accepted Answer

A)  ​oral mucositis 
B)  ​radiation enteritis 
C)  ​steatorrhea 
D)  ​mental stress 
E)  ​anorexia 
A)  ​oral mucositis 
B)  ​radiation enteritis 
C)  ​steatorrhea 
D)  ​mental stress 
E)  ​anorexia

Question 11

Matching
-cancer cachexia

Accepted Answer

A) the accumulation of fatty tissue at the base of the neck 
B) the process of cancer development 
C) a fungal infection of the mouth and throat 
D) to spread from one part of the body to another 
E) substances that can cause cancer
F)a wasting syndrome, associated with cancer, that is characterized by anorexia, muscle wasting, weight loss, and fatigue
G)the use of drugs to arrest or destroy cancer cells
H)benign tumor composed of fatty tissue
I)a common virus that can cause blister-like lesions on the lips and in the mouth
J)transplantation of the stem cells that produce red and white blood cells 
A) the accumulation of fatty tissue at the base of the neck 
B) the process of cancer development 
C) a fungal infection of the mouth and throat 
D) to spread from one part of the body to another 
E) substances that can cause cancer
F)a wasting syndrome, associated with cancer, that is characterized by anorexia, muscle wasting, weight loss, and fatigue
G)the use of drugs to arrest or destroy cancer cells
H)benign tumor composed of fatty tissue
I)a common virus that can cause blister-like lesions on the lips and in the mouth
J)transplantation of the stem cells that produce red and white blood cells

Question 12

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

Accepted Answer

A)  ​echinacea 
B)  ​ginger 
C)  ​marijuana 
D)  ​biofeedback 
E)  ​acupuncture 
A)  ​echinacea 
B)  ​ginger 
C)  ​marijuana 
D)  ​biofeedback 
E)  ​acupuncture

Question 13

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

Accepted Answer

A)  ​legal will 
B)  ​DNR order 
C)  ​power of attorney 
D)  ​disclosure document 
E)  ​living trust 
A)  ​legal will 
B)  ​DNR order 
C)  ​power of attorney 
D)  ​disclosure document 
E)  ​living trust

Question 14

All of these nutrition-related factors may increase the risk of developing cancer except _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  ​obesity 
B)  ​red meat intake 
C)  ​intake of salt-preserved foods 
D)  ​consumption of citrus fruits 
E)  ​foods grilled and charred 
A)  ​obesity 
B)  ​red meat intake 
C)  ​intake of salt-preserved foods 
D)  ​consumption of citrus fruits 
E)  ​foods grilled and charred

Question 15

Cancer patients exhibit an increased rate of protein turnover. This means that patients _____.​

Accepted Answer

A)  ​may have a difficult time maintaining a healthy body weight 
B)  ​require less protein in their diets 
C)  ​should increase their intake of fats 
D)  ​may experience early satiety 
E)  ​have elevated levels of blood glucose 
A)  ​may have a difficult time maintaining a healthy body weight 
B)  ​require less protein in their diets 
C)  ​should increase their intake of fats 
D)  ​may experience early satiety 
E)  ​have elevated levels of blood glucose

Question 16

A nurse is working with a cancer patient admitted to the hospital with complaints of loss of appetite and weight loss. An assessment of the client also reveals depletion of lean body mass and serum protein. The nurse accurately recognizes these as characteristics of _____.​

Accepted Answer

A)  ​graft-versus-host disease 
B)  ​human immunodeficiency virus 
C)  ​thrush 
D)  ​cancer cachexia 
E)  ​neutropenia 
A)  ​graft-versus-host disease 
B)  ​human immunodeficiency virus 
C)  ​thrush 
D)  ​cancer cachexia 
E)  ​neutropenia

Question 17

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 18

Discuss radiation therapy and the advantages it has over other treatments.​

Accepted Answer

​Radiation therapy treats cancer by bomb

Question 19

Matching
-carcinogens

Accepted Answer

A) the accumulation of fatty tissue at the base of the neck 
B) the process of cancer development 
C) a fungal infection of the mouth and throat 
D) to spread from one part of the body to another 
E) substances that can cause cancer
F)a wasting syndrome, associated with cancer, that is characterized by anorexia, muscle wasting, weight loss, and fatigue
G)the use of drugs to arrest or destroy cancer cells
H)benign tumor composed of fatty tissue
I)a common virus that can cause blister-like lesions on the lips and in the mouth
J)transplantation of the stem cells that produce red and white blood cells 
A) the accumulation of fatty tissue at the base of the neck 
B) the process of cancer development 
C) a fungal infection of the mouth and throat 
D) to spread from one part of the body to another 
E) substances that can cause cancer
F)a wasting syndrome, associated with cancer, that is characterized by anorexia, muscle wasting, weight loss, and fatigue
G)the use of drugs to arrest or destroy cancer cells
H)benign tumor composed of fatty tissue
I)a common virus that can cause blister-like lesions on the lips and in the mouth
J)transplantation of the stem cells that produce red and white blood cells

Question 20

Discuss the concept behind hematopoietic stem cell transplantation.

Accepted Answer

​Hematopoietic stem cell transplantation

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

The primary focus of nutrition care for Ms. Arther is _____.

Which substance improves lean tissue mass in HIV patients?

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

Which nutrition-related factor is associated with a high incidence of stomach cancer?

Matching -cryptosporidosis

Tube feeding or total parenteral nutrition may be indicated for patients _____.​

The cause of HIV-lipodystrophy syndrome is _____.​

Weight gain often occurs in patients with cancer of the _____.​

Cancer cachexia affects over 80 percent of people with cancer.

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 _____.​

Matching -cancer cachexia

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

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

All of these nutrition-related factors may increase the risk of developing cancer except _____.

Cancer patients exhibit an increased rate of protein turnover. This means that patients _____.​

A nurse is working with a cancer patient admitted to the hospital with complaints of loss of appetite and weight loss. An assessment of the client also reveals depletion of lean body mass and serum protein. The nurse accurately recognizes these as characteristics of _____.​

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 _____.​

Discuss radiation therapy and the advantages it has over other treatments.​

Matching -carcinogens

Discuss the concept behind hematopoietic stem cell transplantation.

Overview of Nutrition and Health

Carbohydrates

Lipids

Protein

Digestion and Absorption

Metabolism Energy Balance and Body Composition

Weight Management Overweight and Underweight

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

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

Tube feeding or total parenteral nutrition may be indicated for patients _____.

The cause of HIV-lipodystrophy syndrome is _____.

Weight gain often occurs in patients with cancer of the _____.

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 _____.

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

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

Cancer patients exhibit an increased rate of protein turnover. This means that patients _____.

A nurse is working with a cancer patient admitted to the hospital with complaints of loss of appetite and weight loss. An assessment of the client also reveals depletion of lean body mass and serum protein. The nurse accurately recognizes these as characteristics of _____.

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 _____.

Discuss radiation therapy and the advantages it has over other treatments.