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 - correct answers✅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 - correct answers✅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 -
correct answers✅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 _______________________________ - correct
answers✅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 - correct
answers✅TRUE
Patients should avoid SOLUBLE fiber until the surgeon
confirms the intestine has healed.
Nestle Health Science suggests limiting MCT oil to
_____mL/day - correct answers✅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 -
correct answers✅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:
- correct answers✅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 - correct answers✅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:
disease is progressing rapidly and prognosis is poor.
Which number likely represents his Karnofsky
Performance Status?
A. 100
B. 70
C. 40
D. 0 - correct answers✅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 - correct answers✅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 -
correct answers✅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 _______________________________ - correct
answers✅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 - correct
answers✅TRUE
Patients should avoid SOLUBLE fiber until the surgeon
confirms the intestine has healed.
Nestle Health Science suggests limiting MCT oil to
_____mL/day - correct answers✅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 -
correct answers✅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:
- correct answers✅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 - correct answers✅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:
