Cumulative Deck Flashcards
2/3 Esophageal cancers are which type vs 1/3rd
SCC (squamous cell cancer) vs adenocarcinomas
7th Day Aventist Diet
vegan with possible egg/milk/fish; no shellfish, no pork, no caffeine. Kosher OK
Acupuncture can help with which signs and symptoms?
hot flashes, xerostomia, muscoskeletal issues, peripheral neuropathy
Anemia is most evident using which lab
Hgb (hemoglobin)
Aside from folate levels, what is another way of determining low folate?
RBC (red blood cells)
Assessing for malnutrition in children under 24 months
age, length, occiptal frontal
Assessing malnutrition in palliative care is done through-
PG-SGA + MUST, MNA
At what time should you try to push PO intake in post-op bowel surgeries
within 24h, full PO intake in 6-9 days
At which dose can Omega 3 cause bleeding?
4000mg/day
Avoid enteral nutrition when?
ascites, peritoneal mets, inoperative obstructions
Avoid alcohol with which cancers?
H&N (head and neck), esophageal
B12 is absorbed in the -
terminal ileum
Billroth I vs Billroth II
gastroduodenal vs gastrojejunal
Cause of dysmotility after surgeries
Denervation = loss of nerve fx
Characteristics of Cachexia and protein recommendations
80% cancer patients, decrease in skeletal muscle, 1.5-2.5g/kg Protein
Common complaints in those under palliative care
Loss of Appetite, constipation, xerostomia
Common side effects of: Aromasin, Femara, Faslodex
Nausea/vomiting, hot flashes
Complicated diarrhea is treated by:
octreotide, IV Fluids
Correcting Platelet counts
B12, folate
Decreased ovarian risk in post-menopausal women is r/t
increased hip circumfrence
diarrhea increases the need for which nutrients?
electrolytes, zinc
Diet progression for Stem Cell Treatment
NPO, low residue, solid, low lactose, regular
ECOG Reference Status and Indications
Fully Active: 0;
OOB 50%: 2;
Disabled: 3-4,
Death is 5
Enteral nutrition guidelines for head and neck cancer
Perioperative GTube ending at 6-8 wks post tx
Estimated calorie/protein needs in Lung Cancer
30-35kcal/kg, 1.2-1.5g/kg Protein
Familial Adenomatous Polyposis increases which cancer risk, inhibited by what?
colorectcal cancer, curcumin/quercetin
Fatness is associated with which cancers?
esophageal, pancreatic, colorectal, post-men breast, endometrial, renal, thyroid
Fatness may PROTECT against which cancer?
pre-menopausal breast
Fiber recommendations
21-25g/day (F), 30-38g/day (M)
Flaxseed is beneficial for which type of cancer and which chemo treatment?
protective against post-menopausal breast cancer; may enhance tamoxifen
For moderate/severe malnutrition, perioperative enteral nutrition should be provided within
7-14 days
Glutamine can offset which tx related symptom?
peripheral neuropathy
Goals of the RD in palliative care
reduce stress of PO intake and prevent dehydration
Hold EN when gastric residuals exceed
500cc
How do you assess central adiposity?
waist circumference
How do you manage fat in pancreatic cancer?
low fat (75g or less) unless patient has pancreatic enzyme replacement therapy to avoid biliary obstruction
How does one grade the severity of mucositis?
Oral toxicity scale, grade 0-4 with 4 being the worst
How long does neutropenia last following stem cell treatment?
2-3 weeks
How much weight loss can decrease survival in lung cancer
5%
How much weight loss would be indicated in a woman with breast cancer (and what to avoid)
2# per week with physical exercise; avoid linoleic acid; lignans OK
How to avoid Refeeding Syndrome
replete e- THEN provide 25% needs over 3-5 days
In an anastomosis, you should feed ________ to the site
proximally
In Liver Cancer, you can use what to build LBM (lean body mass)
BCAA (branched chain amino acids)
In malignant bowel obstructions (r/t tumor progression or compression), MNT is:
NG for suction or GTube for drainage
In post-men breast CA, how much weight loss is considered beneficial?
2lb per week
Inititating Tube Feeds via infusion and bolus/gravity
Infusion: 10-50mL/hr; Bolus: 60-120mL
Inpatient nutrition assessments should be done within ? hours of admission
24
Isothiocyanate is found in which foods and can decrease which cancer risk?
cruciferous veggies, decrease lung cancer risk
Karnofsky Performance Scale Ranges and Indications
Normal: 100-80%, Limited to home: 70-50%, Disabled/Dying: 40-10%
Lack of exercise can cause which 3 cancers?
breast, colon, endometrial
Li Fraumeni Syndrome
increases risk of breast, leukemia, bone/muscle sarcomas
Long Term implications of Bladder Cancer
change in bowel movements
Long Term implications of Breast Cancer
bone health, weight, heart issues
Long Term implications of Colorectal Cancer
increased LFTs, malabsorption, weight changes, bowel obstructions/change in bowel movements
Long Term implications of Leukemia
kidney stones, bone health, metabolic syndrome, hypothyroid
Long Term implications of Lung Cancer
respiratory decline, esophageal function/dysphagia
Long Term implications of NHL (Non-Hodgkin’s Lymphoma)
hypothyroid, metabolic syndrome
Long Term implications of Oropharyngeal Cancer
tooth decay, xerostomia, dysphagia
Long Term implications of Ovarian Cancer
bone health
Long Term implications of Pancreatic Cancer
anorexia, malabsorption, change in BM
Long Term implications of Prostate Cancer
bone health, diarrhea
Long Term implications of Renal Cancer
HTN, CKD/ARF, increased Creatinine
Long Term implications of Uterine Cancer
bone health
Low Vitamin D can increase risk of which 3 cancers?
breast, prostate, colorectal
Lynch Syndrome
impacts colon Cancer, increases genetic risk
Main side effects of Abd/Stomach Radiation Therapy?
fatigue, hair loss, diarrhea, N/V, bladder changes
Main side effects of Breast Radiation Therapy?
fatigue, hair loss
Main side effects of Chest Radiation Therapy?
fatigue, hair loss, N/V, throat changes
Main side effects of H&N Radiation Therapy?
fatigue, hair loss, thoat changes
Main side effects of Pelvic Radiation Therapy?
fatigue, diarrhea, bladder changes
Main side effects of Rectal Radiation Therapy?
fatigue, hair loss, diarrhea, bladder changes
Main 3 side effects of Tamoxifen
menstrual s/s, fluid retention, thromboembolic issues
Main treatment side effects of Colorectal Cancer
mucositis, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea
Micronutrients at risk of loss with alcoholic liver disease
folate, thiamine, pyridoxine, Vitamin A
Micronutrients at risk of loss with GI fistulas
zinc, selenium
Micronutrients at risk of loss with inflammation
Zinc, Iron, Copper, Selenium
Micronutrients at risk of loss with surgery
Thiamin, Riboflavin, B12, folate
Micronutrients at risk of losses with diarrhea
electrolytes, zinc, selenium
MNT for ascites
2g Na rx, 1.5g/kg PRO
MNT for gastric/duodenal obstruction
stenting with low fiber PO diet OR Gtube for draining, JTube for feeding
Recommend supplements in HCT (Stem Cell Tx) and LBM assessment
glutamine, Ca/D supplements, NO IRON SUPPLEMENTS, and measure muscle/adipose using arm anthropometrics
Moderate Acute Malnutrition
1-2% weight loss in 1 week, 5% loss in 1 mos, 7.5% loss in 3 mos; <75% intake of needs in 1 week
Moderate Chronic/Social Malnutrition
5% loss in 1 mos, 7.5% loss in 3 mos, 10% loss in 6 mos; <75% intake of needs in 1 month
Neutropenia means neutrophils are
<1500
Normal Range for MCV
80-100
Normal Range for Platelets
150-400