Question 1

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.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 2

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 itemsE) C) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 3

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.E) None of the above
F) B) and D)

Question 4

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.E) None of the above
F) A) and D)

Question 5

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.E) All of the above
F) C) and D)

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.E) A) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 7

Cancer therapy that uses radioactive isotopes is

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A)   surgery.
B)   radiation.
C)   chemotherapy.
D)   x-rays.E) None of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 8

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.E) B) and C)
F) C) and D)

Question 9

The cells that activate the phagocytes are the

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A)   T cells.
B)   B cells.
C)   lymphocytes.
D)   antigens.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 10

A fundamental effect of HIV infection is

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A)   nausea.
B)   vomiting.
C)   major weight loss.
D)   cirrhosis.E) None of the above
F) B) and D)

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An appropriate intervention for a patient with neutropenia would be to

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

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

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

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Cancer therapy that uses radioactive isotopes is

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

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The cells that activate the phagocytes are the

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