Question 1

A newborn male is born with heart failure. Three weeks later he receives a heart transplant. Which of the following is he at the highest risk for developing?

Accepted Answer

A)  Leukemia 
B)  Liver cancer 
C)  Pancreatic cancer 
D)  Burkitt lymphoma 
A)  Leukemia 
B)  Liver cancer 
C)  Pancreatic cancer 
D)  Burkitt lymphoma A

Question 2

Most childhood cancers originate from the:

Accepted Answer

A)  placenta. 
B)  environment. 
C)  mesodermal germ layer. 
D)  neural tube. 
A)  placenta. 
B)  environment. 
C)  mesodermal germ layer. 
D)  neural tube. C

Question 3

A 40-year-old female developed adenocarcinoma of the vagina. Which of the following is the most likely cause of her cancer?

Accepted Answer

A)  Rb gene mutation 
B)  Prenatal exposure to DES 
C)  Prenatal exposure to solvents 
D)  Prenatal exposure to radiation 
A)  Rb gene mutation 
B)  Prenatal exposure to DES 
C)  Prenatal exposure to solvents 
D)  Prenatal exposure to radiation B

Question 4

The most common malignancy in children is:

Accepted Answer

A)  leukemia. 
B)  neuroblastoma. 
C)  Wilms tumor. 
D)  retinoblastoma. 
A)  leukemia. 
B)  neuroblastoma. 
C)  Wilms tumor. 
D)  retinoblastoma.

Question 5

A couple brings their child to his physician for a checkup. The child has Down syndrome, and the couple is concerned about other diseases that could afflict the child. The physician explains that young children with Down syndrome are at higher risk for developing:

Accepted Answer

A)  nephroblastoma. 
B)  rhabdomyosarcoma. 
C)  leukemia. 
D)  retinoblastoma. 
A)  nephroblastoma. 
B)  rhabdomyosarcoma. 
C)  leukemia. 
D)  retinoblastoma.

Question 6

A 16-year-old male with aspirations of becoming a bodybuilder spends 3 hours a day in the gym. Five years later he develops hepatocellular carcinoma. Which of the following is the most likely cause of the cancer?

Accepted Answer

A)  Immunosuppressive agents 
B)  Cytotoxic agents 
C)  Anabolic steroids 
D)  A viral infection 
A)  Immunosuppressive agents 
B)  Cytotoxic agents 
C)  Anabolic steroids 
D)  A viral infection

Question 7

A 3-year-old female was diagnosed with Wilms tumor. This disease is a tumor of the:

Accepted Answer

A)  kidney. 
B)  brain. 
C)  bone marrow. 
D)  liver. 
A)  kidney. 
B)  brain. 
C)  bone marrow. 
D)  liver.

Question 8

A 4-year-old male was recently diagnosed with leukemia. Which of the following characterizes this type of cancer?

Accepted Answer

A)  Embryonic tumor 
B)  Often seen in adults 
C)  Composed of mature, differentiated cells 
D)  Usually manifested around age 10 
A)  Embryonic tumor 
B)  Often seen in adults 
C)  Composed of mature, differentiated cells 
D)  Usually manifested around age 10

Exam 11: Cancer in Children

A newborn male is born with heart failure. Three weeks later he receives a heart transplant. Which of the following is he at the highest risk for developing?

Most childhood cancers originate from the:

A 40-year-old female developed adenocarcinoma of the vagina. Which of the following is the most likely cause of her cancer?

The most common malignancy in children is:

A couple brings their child to his physician for a checkup. The child has Down syndrome, and the couple is concerned about other diseases that could afflict the child. The physician explains that young children with Down syndrome are at higher risk for developing:

A 16-year-old male with aspirations of becoming a bodybuilder spends 3 hours a day in the gym. Five years later he develops hepatocellular carcinoma. Which of the following is the most likely cause of the cancer?

A 3-year-old female was diagnosed with Wilms tumor. This disease is a tumor of the:

A 4-year-old male was recently diagnosed with leukemia. Which of the following characterizes this type of cancer?

Cellular Biology

Genes and Genetic Diseases

Altered Cellular and Tissue Biology

Fluids and Electrolytes, Acids and Bases

Innate Defenses: Inflammation

Adaptive Immunity

Hypersensitivities, Infection, and Immune Deficiencies

Stress and Disease

Biology of Cancer and Tumor Spread

Cancer Epidemiology, Manifestations, and Treatment

Structure and Function of the Neurologic System

Pain, Temperature, Sleep, and Sensory Function

Concepts of Neurologic Dysfunction

Alterations of Neurologic Function

Alterations of Neurologic Function in Children

Mechanisms of Hormonal Regulation

Alterations of Hormonal Regulation

Structure and Function of the Hematologic System

Alterations of Hematologic Function

Alterations of Hematologic Function in Children

Structure and Function of the Cardiovascular and Lymphatic Systems

Alterations of Cardiovascular Function

Alterations of Cardiovascular Function in Children

Structure and Function of the Pulmonary System

Alterations of Pulmonary Function

Alterations of Pulmonary Function in Children

Structure and Function of the Renal and Urologic Systems

Alterations of Renal and Urinary Tract Function

Alterations of Renal and Urinary Tract Function in Children

Structure and Function of the Reproductive Systems

Alterations of the Reproductive Systems, Including Sexually Transmitted Infections

Structure and Function of the Digestive System

Alterations of Digestive Function

Alterations of Digestive Function in Children

Structure and Function of the Musculoskeletal System

Alterations of Musculoskeletal Function

Alterations of Musculoskeletal Function in Children

Structure, Function, and Disorders of the Integument

Alterations of the Integument in Children

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