11. A major systemic effect of cancer is
a. edema.
b. hypoglycemia.
c. : 1361690.
11. A major systemic effect of cancer is
a. edema.
b. hypoglycemia.
c. dehydration.
d. negative nitrogen balance.
12. Of the following, a side effect of protrease inhibitors is
a. hyperglycemia.
b. hypoglycemia.
c. yachycardia.
d. stroke.
13. Patients who receive chemotherapy drugs often develop anemia because the drugs
a. damage the bone marrow.
b. prevent iron absorption.
c. interfere with folate metabolism.
d. destroy hemoglobin.
14. The primary goal in nutrition care of patients with cancer is to
a. prevent further growth of the tumor.
b. reduce nutrients that the tumor feeds on.
c. prevent malnutrition.
d. promote weight gain.
15. To counteract the hypermetabolic state of cancer, it is important to increase the intake of
a. protein.
b. kilocalories.
c. vitamins.
d. fats.
16. For patients with cancer, a good source of dietary protein could be
a. scrambled eggs.
b. applesauce.
c. orange sherbet.
d. green grapes.
17. Given a functional gastrointestinal tract, the preferred method of feeding a patient with cancer is
a. normal oral intake.
b. a liquid formula diet.
c. tube feeding.
d. total parenteral feeding.
18. If salivary secretions are reduced or absent, it may be most helpful to
a. serve a clear liquid diet.
b. use a tube feeding.
c. serve food in semiliquid form.
d. serve water with the meal.
19. 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?
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
20. An appropriate intervention for a patient with neutropenia would be to
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.
11. A major systemic effect of cancer is
a. edema.
b. hypoglycemia.
c. : 1361690
