1. With new, innovative technology, cancer treatments kill cancer cells, but don't damage healthy cells.
A. True B. False2. Which of the following is NOT a method of food preparation that prevents infections?
A. Placing leftovers in the refrigerator within three hours. B. Scrubbing all raw fruits and vegetables before eating them C. Washing your hands, knives, and counter tops before and after preparing food D. Thawing meat, chicken, turkey, and fish in the refrigerator or defrosting them in the microwave3. There are no studies that prove that any special diet, food, vitamin, mineral, dietary supplement, herb, or combination of these can slow cancer, cure it, or keep it from coming back.
A. True B. False4. Each of the following is a suggested strategy to help cancer patients cope with their feelings EXCEPT:
A. Relax, meditate, or pray B. Join a cancer support group C. Make sure you get at least 7 to 8 hours of sleep each night D. Don't discuss your feelings since that will make you feel worse by dwelling on them5. One recommended way for cancer patients to manage food and diet is to drink large amounts of liquids with each meal order to maintain hydration.
A. True B. False6. Cancer treatments may cause certain foods to taste like metal and certain meats to taste bitter.
A. True B. False7. Which is NOT a suggestion to treat constipation?
A. Drink hot liquids after a meal. B. Exercise C. Eat high fiber foods D. Drink 4-6 cups of liquid each day8. Cancer patients who experience a sudden attack of diarrhea after radiation therapy to the abdomen or pelvis, chemotherapy, or biological therapy should drink clear liquids only for _______hours.
A. 12 to 14 B. 10 to 12 C. 8 to 10 D. 20 to 249. Chemotherapy and radiation therapy to the head or neck area can damage the glands that make saliva, so very sweet or tart foods and drinks are recommended to increase saliva production.
A. True B. False10. Lactose intolerance occurs when your body cannot digest or absorb a milk sugar called galactose.
A. True B. False11. Nausea can be a side effect of surgery, chemotherapy, biological therapy, and radiation therapy to the abdomen, small intestine, colon, or:
A. Throat B. Pelvis C. Brain D. None of the above12. In order to have a healthy mouth before starting cancer treatment, patients should visit a dentist at least _______ before starting biological therapy, chemotherapy, or radiation therapy to the head or neck.
A. 1 week B. 2 weeks C. 3 weeks D. 4 weeks13. Chemotherapy and radiation therapy to the head and neck may cause thrush, an inflammation and soreness in the throat.
A. True B. False14. Some types of chemotherapy, ______________, and radiation therapy to the abdomen, small intestine, and colon can cause nausea, vomiting, or both.
A. Biological therapy B. Physical therapy C. Drug therapy D. Hormone therapy15. Hormone therapy, certain types of chemotherapy, and medicines such as ____________ can cause weight gain.
A. Protease inhibitors B. Anticoagulants C. Steroids D. All of the above16. To help prevent or manage weight loss, the cancer patient should eat three large meals instead of five or six small meals.
A. True B. False17. Patients who are weak or underweight, may need to eat a high-protein, high-calorie diet before surgery.
A. True B. False18. Problem(s) with biological therapy include:
A. Diarrhea B. Dry, sore mouth C. Nausea and vomiting D. All of the above19. Soups made with dried beans and peas are recommended for cancer patients because of their high nutritional value.
A. True B. False20. One strategy to add protien and calories to the patient's diet is the addition of beaten eggs into mashed potatoes, pureed vegetables, and sauces.
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