Question 1

Cancer therapy that uses radioactive isotopes is

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A)  surgery. 
B)  radiation. 
C)  chemotherapy. 
D)  x-rays. 
A)  surgery. 
B)  radiation. 
C)  chemotherapy. 
D)  x-rays.

Question 2

Nutrition support is a vital care component throughout the progression of HIV infection because of its role in

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A)  controlling involuntary weight loss and tissue wasting. 
B)  maintaining cardiac function. 
C)  preventing the spread of the HIV virus. 
D)  preventing anemia and constipation. 
A)  controlling involuntary weight loss and tissue wasting. 
B)  maintaining cardiac function. 
C)  preventing the spread of the HIV virus. 
D)  preventing anemia and constipation.

Question 3

Ordinarily the cell operates in an orderly fashion under the influence of the

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A)  genetic code. 
B)  outside environment. 
C)  endoplasmic reticulum. 
D)  nutrients taken into the cell. 
A)  genetic code. 
B)  outside environment. 
C)  endoplasmic reticulum. 
D)  nutrients taken into the cell.

Question 4

To counteract the hypermetabolic state of cancer,it is important to increase the intake of

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A)  protein. 
B)  kilocalories. 
C)  vitamins. 
D)  fats. 
A)  protein. 
B)  kilocalories. 
C)  vitamins. 
D)  fats.

Question 5

A fundamental effect of HIV infection is

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A)  nausea. 
B)  vomiting. 
C)  major weight loss. 
D)  cirrhosis. 
A)  nausea. 
B)  vomiting. 
C)  major weight loss. 
D)  cirrhosis.

Question 6

An appropriate intervention for a patient with neutropenia would be to

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A)  serve only packaged food items. 
B)  cook food items immediately after thawing. 
C)  not serve any fresh fruits or vegetables. 
D)  serve soy-based milk rather than cow's milk. 
A)  serve only packaged food items. 
B)  cook food items immediately after thawing. 
C)  not serve any fresh fruits or vegetables. 
D)  serve soy-based milk rather than cow's milk.

Question 7

An HIV-positive patient should be referred to the clinical dietitian on the AIDS team

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A)  at the first contact with a health professional. 
B)  at stage 2 (AIDS-related complex). 
C)  at stage 3 (final stage of AIDS). 
D)  when the patient has nutrition-related problems. 
A)  at the first contact with a health professional. 
B)  at stage 2 (AIDS-related complex). 
C)  at stage 3 (final stage of AIDS). 
D)  when the patient has nutrition-related problems.

Question 8

The cells that activate the phagocytes are the

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A)  T cells. 
B)  B cells. 
C)  lymphocytes. 
D)  antigens. 
A)  T cells. 
B)  B cells. 
C)  lymphocytes. 
D)  antigens.

Question 9

For patients with cancer,a good source of dietary protein could be

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A)  scrambled eggs. 
B)  applesauce. 
C)  orange sherbet. 
D)  green grapes. 
A)  scrambled eggs. 
B)  applesauce. 
C)  orange sherbet. 
D)  green grapes.

Question 10

Mr.T has been undergoing treatment for cancer and has not felt like eating all day and complains of much discomfort and pain.Of the following,which may be an initial intervention to assist in increasing his appetite?

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A)  administering medication to increase appetite as soon as possible 
B)  assessing for weight loss and speaking with the physician regarding tube feeding 
C)  assessing pain and discomfort and providing pain relief measures 
D)  changing the diet plan to all liquids to make it easier to ingest food items 
A)  administering medication to increase appetite as soon as possible 
B)  assessing for weight loss and speaking with the physician regarding tube feeding 
C)  assessing pain and discomfort and providing pain relief measures 
D)  changing the diet plan to all liquids to make it easier to ingest food items

Cancer therapy that uses radioactive isotopes is

Nutrition support is a vital care component throughout the progression of HIV infection because of its role in

Ordinarily the cell operates in an orderly fashion under the influence of the

To counteract the hypermetabolic state of cancer,it is important to increase the intake of

A fundamental effect of HIV infection is

An appropriate intervention for a patient with neutropenia would be to

An HIV-positive patient should be referred to the clinical dietitian on the AIDS team

The cells that activate the phagocytes are the

For patients with cancer,a good source of dietary protein could be

Mr.T has been undergoing treatment for cancer and has not felt like eating all day and complains of much discomfort and pain.Of the following,which may be an initial intervention to assist in increasing his appetite?

Food, Nutrition, and Health

Carbohydrates

Fats

Proteins

Digestion, Absorption, and Metabolism

Energy Balance

Vitamins

Minerals

Water Balance

Nutrition During Pregnancy and Lactation

Nutrition in Infancy, Childhood, and Adolescence

Nutrition for Adults: the Early, Middle, and Later Years

Community Food Supply and Health

Food Habits and Cultural Patterns

Weight Management

Nutrition and Physical Fitness

Nutrition Care

Gastrointestinal and Accessory Organ Problems

Coronary Heart Disease and Hypertension

Diabetes Mellitus

Kidney Disease

Surgery and Nutrition Support

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Exam 23: Nutrition Support in Cancer and Aids

Cancer therapy that uses radioactive isotopes is

Nutrition support is a vital care component throughout the progression of HIV infection because of its role in

Ordinarily the cell operates in an orderly fashion under the influence of the

To counteract the hypermetabolic state of cancer,it is important to increase the intake of

A fundamental effect of HIV infection is

An appropriate intervention for a patient with neutropenia would be to

An HIV-positive patient should be referred to the clinical dietitian on the AIDS team

The cells that activate the phagocytes are the

For patients with cancer,a good source of dietary protein could be

Mr.T has been undergoing treatment for cancer and has not felt like eating all day and complains of much discomfort and pain.Of the following,which may be an initial intervention to assist in increasing his appetite?

Food, Nutrition, and Health

Carbohydrates

Fats

Proteins

Digestion, Absorption, and Metabolism

Energy Balance

Vitamins

Minerals

Water Balance

Nutrition During Pregnancy and Lactation

Nutrition in Infancy, Childhood, and Adolescence

Nutrition for Adults: the Early, Middle, and Later Years

Community Food Supply and Health

Food Habits and Cultural Patterns

Weight Management

Nutrition and Physical Fitness

Nutrition Care

Gastrointestinal and Accessory Organ Problems

Coronary Heart Disease and Hypertension

Diabetes Mellitus

Kidney Disease

Surgery and Nutrition Support

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