Question 1

Matching
-carcinogenesis

Accepted Answer

Carcinogenesis is the process of cancer development.

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

Chilling or serving foods at room temperature can help to reduce strong odors that may be contributing to the patient's perception that food tastes "off." For example, serving hot foods at too high of a temperature can amplify unpleasant aromas. Chilling or serving at room temperature might help the food taste more palatable to the patient. The other options do not address the issue of taste perception.

Question 3

Matching
-chemotherapy​

Accepted Answer

Chemotherapy refers to the use of drugs to arrest or destroy cancer cells.

Answer: E
 Carcinogens are substances that can cause cancer.

Answer: A
 Lipodystrophy is the accumulation of fatty tissue at the base of the neck.

Note: The other options do not match the descriptions provided.

Question 4

Matching
-hematopoietic stem cell transplantation

Accepted Answer

Hematopoietic stem cell transplantation refers to the transplantation of the stem cells that produce red and white blood cells.

Answer: E
 Carcinogens are substances that can cause cancer.

Answer: G
 Chemotherapy is the use of drugs to arrest or destroy cancer cells.

Answer: A
 A buffalo hump is the accumulation of fatty tissue at the base of the neck.

Answer: B
 Carcinogenesis is the process of cancer development.

Answer: F
 Cachexia is a wasting syndrome, associated with cancer, that is characterized by anorexia, muscle wasting, weight loss, and fatigue.

Answer: H
 A lipoma is a benign tumor composed of fatty tissue.

Answer: I
 Herpes simplex virus can cause blister-like lesions on the lips and in the mouth.

Answer: C
 Candidiasis is a fungal infection of the mouth and throat.

Note: Each choice is only used once.

Question 5

Matching
-herpes simplex

Accepted Answer

The answer of Matching
-herpes simplex
...

Question 6

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

Accepted Answer

Increased protein turnover in cancer patients can lead to a catabolic state, where the body breaks down muscle tissue for energy. This can result in weight loss and difficulty maintaining a healthy body weight. Therefore, option A is the best choice. Option B is incorrect because cancer patients still require adequate protein for tissue repair and immune function. Option C is incorrect because there is no evidence to suggest that increasing fat intake would benefit cancer patients. Option D is incorrect because early satiety is not directly related to protein turnover. Option E is incorrect because elevated blood glucose levels are not specifically associated with protein turnover in cancer patients.

Question 7

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

Methotrexate inhibits the action of dihydrofolate reductase, an enzyme needed for the metabolism of folic acid. This leads to a deficiency in folate, which is important for DNA synthesis and cell division. Supplementation with folic acid is often recommended to prevent or alleviate this side effect.

Question 8

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 _____.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A nurse is working with a cancer...

Question 9

Matching
-carcinogens

Accepted Answer

Carcinogens are substances that can cause cancer.

Question 10

A patient with HIV is admitted to the hospital with a diagnosis of dehydration. The patient complains of chronic diarrhea. The nurse notes a 15-pound weight loss over a 4-week period. The most likely explanation for the patient's condition is:​

Accepted Answer

Chronic diarrhea and weight loss are common symptoms of AIDS enteropathy, which is a condition affecting the gastrointestinal tract that occurs in people with HIV/AIDS. Thrush (B) is a fungal infection that typically affects the mouth and throat, while herpes simplex virus (C) is a viral infection that causes cold sores or genital herpes. HIV-lipodystrophy syndrome (D) causes changes in body fat distribution and metabolic abnormalities, but does not typically cause chronic diarrhea. Dysphagia (E) is difficulty swallowing, which is not consistent with the patient's symptoms.

Question 11

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?​

Accepted Answer

This statement is incorrect. Dairy foods have not been consistently associated with an increased risk of many types of cancer. In fact, some studies suggest that dairy intake may actually decrease the risk of colorectal cancer.

Question 12

Matching
-buffalo hump

Accepted Answer

Buffalo hump refers to the accumulation of fatty tissue at the base of the neck.

Answer: E 
 Carcinogens are substances that can cause cancer.

Answer: F 
 Cachexia is a wasting syndrome associated with cancer that is characterized by anorexia, muscle wasting, weight loss, and fatigue.

Answer: G 
 Chemotherapy is the use of drugs to arrest or destroy cancer cells.

Answer: H 
 Lipoma is a benign tumor composed of fatty tissue.

Answer: I 
 Herpes simplex virus is a common virus that can cause blister-like lesions on the lips and in the mouth.

Note: The other options given in the question do not have any matching answers as they are either unrelated (B, D, J) or incorrect (C).

Question 13

Matching
-metastasize

Accepted Answer

The answer of Matching
-metastasize
...

Question 14

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

Oral mucositis is a common side effect of chemotherapy that causes sores, swelling, and redness in the mouth. Radiation enteritis is a side effect of radiation therapy that causes inflammation in the small intestine. Steatorrhea is a condition in which there is excess fat in the stool. Mental stress and anorexia may also be side effects of chemotherapy, but they do not match the symptoms described by Mrs. Dwyer.

Question 15

A female cancer patient tells the nurse that she has begun taking St. John's wort in conjunction with her cancer therapy. How should the nurse respond?​

Accepted Answer

St. John's wort is known to induce the cytochrome P450 enzyme system, which can affect the metabolism and clearance of many drugs, including those used in cancer therapy. This can lead to reduced effectiveness of the cancer therapy, which could impact the patient's treatment outcome. As such, the nurse should advise the patient to discuss the use of St. John's wort with her healthcare provider to ensure its safe use during cancer therapy. The other answer choices are not appropriate or accurate in this situation.

Question 16

Matching
-cancer cachexia

Accepted Answer

Cancer cachexia is a wasting syndrome associated with cancer, characterized by anorexia, muscle wasting, weight loss, and fatigue.

Question 17

Matching
-lipoma

Accepted Answer

The answer of Matching
-lipoma
...

Question 18

For a patient with chronic radiation enteritis, the best form of nutrition support is _____.​

Accepted Answer

The answer of For a patient with chronic radiation enteritis,...

Question 19

Matching
-candidiasis

Accepted Answer

Candidiasis is a fungal infection of the mouth and throat, commonly known as thrush.

Question 20

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

The symptoms described in the scenario are characteristic of cancer cachexia, which is a complex metabolic syndrome associated with cancer. It is characterized by loss of appetite, weight loss, depletion of lean body mass and serum protein. Graft-versus-host disease, human immunodeficiency virus, thrush, and neutropenia are not specifically associated with these symptoms.

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

Matching -carcinogenesis

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

Matching -chemotherapy​

Matching -hematopoietic stem cell transplantation

Matching -herpes simplex

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

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 _____.​

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 _____.

Matching -carcinogens

A patient with HIV is admitted to the hospital with a diagnosis of dehydration. The patient complains of chronic diarrhea. The nurse notes a 15-pound weight loss over a 4-week period. The most likely explanation for the patient's condition is:​

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?​

Matching -buffalo hump

Matching -metastasize

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 _____.​

A female cancer patient tells the nurse that she has begun taking St. John's wort in conjunction with her cancer therapy. How should the nurse respond?​

Matching -cancer cachexia

Matching -lipoma

For a patient with chronic radiation enteritis, the best form of nutrition support is _____.​

Matching -candidiasis

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 _____.​

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

Matching -chemotherapy

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

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 _____.

A patient with HIV is admitted to the hospital with a diagnosis of dehydration. The patient complains of chronic diarrhea. The nurse notes a 15-pound weight loss over a 4-week period. The most likely explanation for the patient's condition is:

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?

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 _____.

A female cancer patient tells the nurse that she has begun taking St. John's wort in conjunction with her cancer therapy. How should the nurse respond?

For a patient with chronic radiation enteritis, the best form of nutrition support is _____.

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 _____.