30 Questions
What is a common non-specific effect of cancer?
Fatigue
What is the term for unintentional weight loss of more than 5% of body weight?
Cancer cachexia
What is a result of acute metabolic stress due to surgery?
Malnutrition
What is an advantage of radiation therapy?
Shrinks tumors while preserving organ structure and function
What is a common effect of chemotherapy on the body?
Damage to tumor and healthy cells
What is a common psychological effect of cancer on patients?
Mental stress
What is a potential risk of radiation therapy?
Damaging healthy tissue
What is the primary goal of immunotherapy in cancer treatment?
To enable the person's own immune system to fight their cancer
What is a potential complication of hematopoietic stem cell transplantation?
All of the above
What is the purpose of antiemetic drugs in cancer treatment?
To prevent nausea and vomiting
What is a potential side effect of chemotherapy and radiation therapy?
Nutrition-related side effects
What is the purpose of medications to combat anorexia and wasting in cancer treatment?
To stimulate appetite and weight gain
How soon after exposure can HIV antibodies be detected via blood tests?
Weeks
What is the best course of action against HIV/AIDS?
Prevention
What is the purpose of laboratory tests for individuals taking antiretroviral drugs?
All of the above
How often must laboratory tests be conducted for individuals taking antiretroviral drugs?
Every 3 months
What is the maximum time period within which post-exposure treatment must be started to be successful?
72 hours
What is the potential benefit of taking antiretroviral drugs for high-risk individuals?
Reducing the risk of HIV infection by two-thirds
What is a primary objective of nutrition therapy for cancer?
Minimize loss of weight and muscle tissue
What is the typical protein requirement for cancer patients?
11.5g/kg/day
Why may patients with suppressed immunity require a low-microbial diet?
To reduce the risk of foodborne illness
What is the preferred method of nutrition support for cancer patients?
Enteral nutrition
How is HIV typically transmitted?
Through contact with contaminated bodily fluids
What is the current status of a cure for AIDS?
There is no cure
What is the primary target of HIV infection?
Cells with CD4 protein
What is the term for the advanced stages of HIV infection?
AIDS
What is the term for the condition characterized by weight loss of more than 10%?
AIDS wasting syndrome
What is the term for the distortion of body fat due to medications?
Lipodystrophy
What is a common neurological complication of HIV infection?
Dementia
What is a common GI complication of HIV infection?
All of the above
This quiz covers the consequences of cancer, including factors that influence outcomes, non-specific effects such as anorexia and fatigue, and the effects of cancer therapies like chemotherapy and radiation. Understand how cancer affects the body and the impact of different treatments.
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