CSO EXAM PREP 2023 WITH COMPLETE SOLUTION
A cancer patient is unable to provide self-care. His disease is progressing rapidly
and prognosis is poor. Which number likely represents his Karnofsky
Performance Status?
A. 100
B. 70
C. 40
D. 0
C. 40
Disabled; requires special care & assistance.
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0 - DEAD
100 - no evidence of disease
A cancer patient is fully active and able to carry on all pre-disease activities
without restrictions. Which Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group (ECOG) grade
is appropriate?
A. Grade 0
B. Grade 1
C. Grade 2
D. Grade 3
A. Grade 0 is fully active and able to carry on all pre-disease activities without
restrictions.
(KS 90-100)
For Cancer Prevention: The American Institute for Cancer Research (AICR)
recommends that Americans stay physically active for at least ______minutes
every day
For Cancer Prevention: The American Institute for Cancer Research (AICR)
recommends that Americans are physically active for at least 30 minutes every day.
Limit sedentary behavior like watching TV.
If the pyloric valve (located at the base of the stomach) was removed or
manipulated during surgery, the patient is at risk for
_______________________________
DUMPING SYNDROME
If the pyloric valve (located at the base of the stomach) was removed or manipulated
during surgery, the patient is at risk for DUMPING SYNDROME
True or False
A patient with a new ileostomy should avoid both soluble and insoluble fiber after
surgery
TRUE
Patients should avoid SOLUBLE fiber until the surgeon confirms the intestine has
healed.
Nestle Health Science suggests limiting MCT oil to _____mL/day
Nestle Health Science suggests limiting MCT oil to 100 mL/day (~6.5 TBSP) =760 kcals
, True or False
The ketogenic diet limits carbohydrate intake to 5-10% of the total diet, typically
between 15-50 grams daily
True
The ketogenic diet limits carbohydrate intake to 5-10% of the total diet, typically
between 15-50 grams daily
Generally, the Macrobiotic diet is made up of these foods:
The Macrobiotic diet is made up of:
•organic whole grains (50% of food intake)
•locally grown, organic fruits/vegs (25% of diet)
•soups made with vegetables, seaweed, beans, fermented soy (miso) (up to 25% food
intake)
Generally, the Macrobiotic diet does NOT include
A. Dairy, eggs, poultry, red meat
B. Artificial flavors, processed foods or chemical additives
C. Mango, pineapple and papaya
D. Both A & B
E. Answers A, B & C
Answer: E
Zoledronic acid (Zometa®) is a supportive care drug in the category of
bisphosphonates that can be used to decrease complications produced by
metastasis to the:
A. Brain
B. Bone
C. Liver
D. Kidney
Zoledronic acid (Zometa®) is a supportive care drug in the category of bisphosphonates
to decrease complications produced by metastasis to the: B. BONE
Which dietary supplements should be recommended when a patient is prescribed
Zoledronic acid for stage IV breast cancer with bone metastasis?
Co-administer oral calcium 500 mg and
a multiple vitamin containing 400 IU Vit D daily.
Reference: https://www.pharma.us.novartis.com/sites/www.pharma.us.novartis.com/
files/Zometa.pdf
St. John's Wort may ______________________ the drug activity of Vinblastine
(Velban) & Vincristine (Oncovin)
DECREASE
St. John's Wort may DECREASE the drug activity of Vinblastine (Velban) & Vincristine
(Oncovin)
by INDUCING Cytochrome P450 3A4 (CYP3A4).
CYP3A4 is an important enzyme in the body, mainly found in the liver and in the
intestine. It oxidizes xenobiotics, such as toxins or drugs, so that they can be removed
from the body.
A cancer patient is unable to provide self-care. His disease is progressing rapidly
and prognosis is poor. Which number likely represents his Karnofsky
Performance Status?
A. 100
B. 70
C. 40
D. 0
C. 40
Disabled; requires special care & assistance.
**************************************************
0 - DEAD
100 - no evidence of disease
A cancer patient is fully active and able to carry on all pre-disease activities
without restrictions. Which Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group (ECOG) grade
is appropriate?
A. Grade 0
B. Grade 1
C. Grade 2
D. Grade 3
A. Grade 0 is fully active and able to carry on all pre-disease activities without
restrictions.
(KS 90-100)
For Cancer Prevention: The American Institute for Cancer Research (AICR)
recommends that Americans stay physically active for at least ______minutes
every day
For Cancer Prevention: The American Institute for Cancer Research (AICR)
recommends that Americans are physically active for at least 30 minutes every day.
Limit sedentary behavior like watching TV.
If the pyloric valve (located at the base of the stomach) was removed or
manipulated during surgery, the patient is at risk for
_______________________________
DUMPING SYNDROME
If the pyloric valve (located at the base of the stomach) was removed or manipulated
during surgery, the patient is at risk for DUMPING SYNDROME
True or False
A patient with a new ileostomy should avoid both soluble and insoluble fiber after
surgery
TRUE
Patients should avoid SOLUBLE fiber until the surgeon confirms the intestine has
healed.
Nestle Health Science suggests limiting MCT oil to _____mL/day
Nestle Health Science suggests limiting MCT oil to 100 mL/day (~6.5 TBSP) =760 kcals
, True or False
The ketogenic diet limits carbohydrate intake to 5-10% of the total diet, typically
between 15-50 grams daily
True
The ketogenic diet limits carbohydrate intake to 5-10% of the total diet, typically
between 15-50 grams daily
Generally, the Macrobiotic diet is made up of these foods:
The Macrobiotic diet is made up of:
•organic whole grains (50% of food intake)
•locally grown, organic fruits/vegs (25% of diet)
•soups made with vegetables, seaweed, beans, fermented soy (miso) (up to 25% food
intake)
Generally, the Macrobiotic diet does NOT include
A. Dairy, eggs, poultry, red meat
B. Artificial flavors, processed foods or chemical additives
C. Mango, pineapple and papaya
D. Both A & B
E. Answers A, B & C
Answer: E
Zoledronic acid (Zometa®) is a supportive care drug in the category of
bisphosphonates that can be used to decrease complications produced by
metastasis to the:
A. Brain
B. Bone
C. Liver
D. Kidney
Zoledronic acid (Zometa®) is a supportive care drug in the category of bisphosphonates
to decrease complications produced by metastasis to the: B. BONE
Which dietary supplements should be recommended when a patient is prescribed
Zoledronic acid for stage IV breast cancer with bone metastasis?
Co-administer oral calcium 500 mg and
a multiple vitamin containing 400 IU Vit D daily.
Reference: https://www.pharma.us.novartis.com/sites/www.pharma.us.novartis.com/
files/Zometa.pdf
St. John's Wort may ______________________ the drug activity of Vinblastine
(Velban) & Vincristine (Oncovin)
DECREASE
St. John's Wort may DECREASE the drug activity of Vinblastine (Velban) & Vincristine
(Oncovin)
by INDUCING Cytochrome P450 3A4 (CYP3A4).
CYP3A4 is an important enzyme in the body, mainly found in the liver and in the
intestine. It oxidizes xenobiotics, such as toxins or drugs, so that they can be removed
from the body.
