Question 1

The cells responsible for synthesis and secretion of antibodies are the

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A)  immunoglobulins. 
B)  T cells. 
C)  β cells. 
D)  lymphocytes. 
A)  immunoglobulins. 
B)  T cells. 
C)  β cells. 
D)  lymphocytes. C

Question 2

Protease inhibitors work by

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A)  inhibiting the enzyme protease. 
B)  preventing reverse transcriptase. 
C)  binding to HIV. 
D)  enhancing the enzyme lipase. 
A)  inhibiting the enzyme protease. 
B)  preventing reverse transcriptase. 
C)  binding to HIV. 
D)  enhancing the enzyme lipase. A

Question 3

Patients who receive chemotherapeutic drugs often develop

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A)  tremors. 
B)  anemia. 
C)  hypertension. 
D)  abnormal heart rhythms. 
A)  tremors. 
B)  anemia. 
C)  hypertension. 
D)  abnormal heart rhythms. B

Question 4

Given a functional gastrointestinal tract,the preferred method of feeding a patient with cancer is

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A)  normal oral intake. 
B)  a liquid formula diet. 
C)  tube feeding. 
D)  total parenteral feeding. 
A)  normal oral intake. 
B)  a liquid formula diet. 
C)  tube feeding. 
D)  total parenteral feeding.

Question 5

The point at which a mutagen causes irreversible damage to DNA is referred to as

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A)  neoplasms. 
B)  promotion. 
C)  initiation. 
D)  Progression. 
A)  neoplasms. 
B)  promotion. 
C)  initiation. 
D)  Progression.

Question 6

Guidelines for counseling a person with HIV infection include

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A)  recommending intake of specific combinations of food. 
B)  expecting significant changes in lifestyle behaviors. 
C)  promoting optimal nutrition while making the fewest food changes. 
D)  acting as a catalyst for selecting appropriate lifestyle changes. 
A)  recommending intake of specific combinations of food. 
B)  expecting significant changes in lifestyle behaviors. 
C)  promoting optimal nutrition while making the fewest food changes. 
D)  acting as a catalyst for selecting appropriate lifestyle changes.

Question 7

The nutrition care plan for AIDS patients is

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A)  the same as for all patients. 
B)  consistent throughout the course of the disease. 
C)  based only on clinical observations and anthropometry. 
D)  individualized and continually adjusted throughout the course of the disease. 
A)  the same as for all patients. 
B)  consistent throughout the course of the disease. 
C)  based only on clinical observations and anthropometry. 
D)  individualized and continually adjusted throughout the course of the disease.

Question 8

The primary goal in nutrition care of patients with cancer is to

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A)  prevent further growth of the tumor. 
B)  reduce nutrients that the tumor feeds on. 
C)  prevent malnutrition. 
D)  promote weight gain. 
A)  prevent further growth of the tumor. 
B)  reduce nutrients that the tumor feeds on. 
C)  prevent malnutrition. 
D)  promote weight gain.

Question 9

Symptoms that may occur during the asymptomatic HIV infection stage include

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A)  persistent fatigue, night sweats, thrush, and diarrhea. 
B)  a short bout of flulike syndrome. 
C)  pneumonia, lymphoma, Kaposi's sarcoma, and tuberculosis. 
D)  hyperglycemia, heart arrhythmias, and loss of appetite. 
A)  persistent fatigue, night sweats, thrush, and diarrhea. 
B)  a short bout of flulike syndrome. 
C)  pneumonia, lymphoma, Kaposi's sarcoma, and tuberculosis. 
D)  hyperglycemia, heart arrhythmias, and loss of appetite.

Question 10

The cellular component of the immune system that is derived from the thymus is the

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A)  T cell. 
B)  β cell. 
C)  phagocyte. 
D)  lymphocyte. 
A)  T cell. 
B)  β cell. 
C)  phagocyte. 
D)  lymphocyte.

Question 11

Patients who receive chemotherapy drugs often develop anemia because the drugs

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A)  damage the bone marrow. 
B)  prevent iron absorption. 
C)  interfere with folate metabolism. 
D)  destroy hemoglobin. 
A)  damage the bone marrow. 
B)  prevent iron absorption. 
C)  interfere with folate metabolism. 
D)  destroy hemoglobin.

Question 12

Category 2 CD4 T-Lymphocyte values are defined as

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A)  less than 200 cells/µL. 
B)  more than 200 cells/µL. 
C)  200 to 499 cells/µL. 
D)  800 to 1000 cells/µL. 
A)  less than 200 cells/µL. 
B)  more than 200 cells/µL. 
C)  200 to 499 cells/µL. 
D)  800 to 1000 cells/µL.

Question 13

Mucositis is an inflammation of the

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A)  stomach mucosa. 
B)  intestinal mucosa. 
C)  oral mucosa. 
D)  pancreas. 
A)  stomach mucosa. 
B)  intestinal mucosa. 
C)  oral mucosa. 
D)  pancreas.

Question 14

Which of the following describes a disadvantage of abdominal radiation?

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A)  The structure and function of the bowel may be adversely affected. 
B)  The radiation can be dispersed to all the abdominal organs once it passes into the cavity. 
C)  It is hard to pinpoint the precise area to target the radiation. 
D)  There are no disadvantages. 
A)  The structure and function of the bowel may be adversely affected. 
B)  The radiation can be dispersed to all the abdominal organs once it passes into the cavity. 
C)  It is hard to pinpoint the precise area to target the radiation. 
D)  There are no disadvantages.

Question 15

If salivary secretions are reduced or absent,it may be most helpful to

Accepted Answer

A)  serve a clear liquid diet. 
B)  use a tube feeding. 
C)  serve food in semiliquid form. 
D)  serve water with the meal. 
A)  serve a clear liquid diet. 
B)  use a tube feeding. 
C)  serve food in semiliquid form. 
D)  serve water with the meal.

Question 16

The nutrient primarily responsible for maintaining tissue integrity and immunocompetence is/are

Accepted Answer

A)  carbohydrate. 
B)  protein. 
C)  vitamins. 
D)  minerals. 
A)  carbohydrate. 
B)  protein. 
C)  vitamins. 
D)  minerals.

Question 17

A major systemic effect of cancer is

Accepted Answer

A)  edema. 
B)  hypoglycemia. 
C)  dehydration. 
D)  negative nitrogen balance. 
A)  edema. 
B)  hypoglycemia. 
C)  dehydration. 
D)  negative nitrogen balance.

Question 18

Of the following,a side effect of protrease inhibitors is

Accepted Answer

A)  hyperglycemia. 
B)  hypoglycemia. 
C)  yachycardia. 
D)  stroke. 
A)  hyperglycemia. 
B)  hypoglycemia. 
C)  yachycardia. 
D)  stroke.

Question 19

Factors associated with the development of cancer include

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A)  processed foods. 
B)  radiation exposure. 
C)  food-borne disease. 
D)  diabetes mellitus. 
A)  processed foods. 
B)  radiation exposure. 
C)  food-borne disease. 
D)  diabetes mellitus.

Question 20

The capacity of the immune system is compromised by

Accepted Answer

A)  increased metabolism of water-soluble vitamins. 
B)  increased metabolism caused by emotional stress. 
C)  severe malnutrition with atrophy of organs and tissues. 
D)  increased hormonal levels associated with stress. 
A)  increased metabolism of water-soluble vitamins. 
B)  increased metabolism caused by emotional stress. 
C)  severe malnutrition with atrophy of organs and tissues. 
D)  increased hormonal levels associated with stress.

Exam 23: Nutrition Support in Cancer and Aids

The cells responsible for synthesis and secretion of antibodies are the

Protease inhibitors work by

Patients who receive chemotherapeutic drugs often develop

Given a functional gastrointestinal tract,the preferred method of feeding a patient with cancer is

The point at which a mutagen causes irreversible damage to DNA is referred to as

Guidelines for counseling a person with HIV infection include

The nutrition care plan for AIDS patients is

The primary goal in nutrition care of patients with cancer is to

Symptoms that may occur during the asymptomatic HIV infection stage include

The cellular component of the immune system that is derived from the thymus is the

Patients who receive chemotherapy drugs often develop anemia because the drugs

Category 2 CD4 T-Lymphocyte values are defined as

Mucositis is an inflammation of the

Which of the following describes a disadvantage of abdominal radiation?

If salivary secretions are reduced or absent,it may be most helpful to

The nutrient primarily responsible for maintaining tissue integrity and immunocompetence is/are

A major systemic effect of cancer is

Of the following,a side effect of protrease inhibitors is

Factors associated with the development of cancer include

The capacity of the immune system is compromised by

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