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 - Answer- C. 40
Disabled; requires special care & assistance.
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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
CSO EXAM PREP
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 - Answer- 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 - Answer- 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 - Answer- 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 _______________________________ - Answer- 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 - Answer- TRUE
Patients should avoid SOLUBLE fiber until the surgeon confirms the intestine has healed.
Nestle Health Science suggests limiting MCT oil to _____mL/day - Answer- 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 - Answer- 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: - Answer- 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- 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 - Answer- 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? - Answer- 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) - Answer- 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.
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