Question 1

Cancer-causing substances are called:

Accepted Answer

A) carcinogens. 
B) tumors. 
C) neoplasms. 
D) none of the above

Question 2

Factors that decrease cancer risk include all of the following except

Accepted Answer

A) alcohol. 
B) antioxidants. 
C) cruciferous vegetables. 
D) physical activity.

Question 3

Mr.Nelson asks you what he can do to prevent cancer.You should recommend that he do all of the following except

Accepted Answer

A) choose grilled and smoked meats frequently. 
B) be physically active. 
C) limit salt consumption. 
D) eat a variety fresh fruits and vegetables.

Question 4

One type of medication given to clients with HIV infection to control anorexia and wasting is

Accepted Answer

A) an anabolic hormone. 
B) a CCR5 antagonist. 
C) a protease inhibitor. 
D) b and c 
E) a, b, and c

Question 5

Case Studies
Sixty-four-year-old Jeffery Thomson has been diagnosed with esophageal cancer.He has experienced a 20-pound weight loss in the past 2 months due to decreased appetite and difficulty eating.He will begin cancer treatment in a week and is visiting with the registered dietitian for nutrition counseling.
-Mr.Thomson continues his cancer treatment and is scheduled for esophageal resection.All of the following are possible complications after surgery except:

Accepted Answer

A) reflux. 
B) problems with gastric motility. 
C) decreased swallowing ability. 
D) dumping syndrome.

Question 6

Infections from microorganisms that normally do not cause disease in the general population but can cause great harm in people with HIV are called:

Accepted Answer

A) tissue rejection. 
B) AIDS-defining illnesses. 
C) opportunistic infections. 
D) lipomas.

Question 7

A new growth of tissue that forms an abnormal mass with no function is a

Accepted Answer

A) malignancy. 
B) tumor. 
C) benign mass. 
D) metastasite.

Question 8

How do the types of medications used for chemotherapy function in cancer treatment?

Accepted Answer

A) Inhibit tumor growth 
B) Shrink tumors 
C) Sterilize tumor cells 
D) All of the above 
E) None of the above

Question 9

A type of cancer that results in skin lesions and is common to people with HIV infection is

Accepted Answer

A) adenomas. 
B) gliomas. 
C) Kaposi's sarcoma. 
D) thrush.

Question 10

Enzo Vilanueva has been diagnosed with pancreatic cancer.His intake has not changed, but he is still experiencing wasting.What is the most likely cause?

Accepted Answer

A) Mental stress 
B) Altered taste perceptions and nausea 
C) A gastrointestinal obstruction with bacterial overgrowth 
D) Increased protein turnover with reduced synthesis

Question 11

Which of the following would be considered an AIDS-defining illness?

Accepted Answer

A) Recurrent bacterial pneumonia 
B) Lung cancer 
C) Uremic syndrome 
D) All of the above

Question 12

Diabetes mellitus is a possible side effect of

Accepted Answer

A) pancreatic resection. 
B) esophageal resection. 
C) gastric resection. 
D) intestinal resection.

Question 13

The type of cancer that arises from white blood cell precursors is

Accepted Answer

A) carcinoma. 
B) glioma. 
C) leukemia. 
D) melanoma.

Question 14

Which of the following is not a significant contributor to anorexia and reduced food intake in cancer patients?

Accepted Answer

A) Early satiety 
B) Glucose intolerance 
C) Depression 
D) Food aversions

Question 15

Fifty-eight-year-old Janet Englewood has been living with HIV for the past 15 years. Today she returns to her physician for a follow-up appointment.
-She should expect the doctor to check her _____ to assess disease progression.

Accepted Answer

A) viral load 
B) beta cells 
C) white blood cells 
D) albumin

Question 16

Which of the following is often evident at the time cancer is diagnosed?

Accepted Answer

A) Cachexia 
B) Malnutrition 
C) Weight loss 
D) Hypermetabolism

Question 17

Tommy has been undergoing chemotherapy treatments for the past month.Tommy has been experiencing recurrent episodes of nausea and vomiting.Which of the following is a strategy to control nausea and vomiting?

Accepted Answer

A) Encourage Tommy to eat gelatin, broths, and popsicles. 
B) Recommend eating less than two hours before treatments. 
C) Recommend eating smaller meals more quickly. 
D) a and b

Question 18

An example of therapy used in the treatment of cancer to inhibit tumor growth is:

Accepted Answer

A) chemotherapy. 
B) HAART. 
C) megestrol acetate therapy. 
D) all of the above

Question 19

Cancers of the cervix correlate strongly with which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A) Alcohol and tobacco use 
B) Human papillomavirus 
C) Low intakes of fruits and vegetables 
D) All of the above

Question 20

Which of the following is not a common metabolic alteration seen in cancer patients?

Accepted Answer

A) Hypothyroidism 
B) Reduced muscle protein synthesis 
C) Increased gluconeogenesis 
D) Elevated serum lipids levels

Exam 29: Cancer and Hiv Infection