Question 1

The most frequently reported symptom of cancer and cancer treatment is:

Accepted Answer

A)  fatigue. 
B)  anorexia. 
C)  pain. 
D)  weight loss. 
A)  fatigue. 
B)  anorexia. 
C)  pain. 
D)  weight loss. A

Question 2

Biologic response modifiers are a form of:

Accepted Answer

A)  immunotherapy. 
B)  antimetabolic agents. 
C)  antibody therapy. 
D)  chemotherapy. 
A)  immunotherapy. 
B)  antimetabolic agents. 
C)  antibody therapy. 
D)  chemotherapy. A

Question 3

Chromosome aberrations and mutations in cells not directly irradiated are referred to as:

Accepted Answer

A)  bystander effects. 
B)  lethal mutation. 
C)  delayed reproductive death. 
D)  genetic instability. 
A)  bystander effects. 
B)  lethal mutation. 
C)  delayed reproductive death. 
D)  genetic instability. A

Question 4

A 30-year-old female is diagnosed with cancer and put on chemotherapy treatment. Which of the following would help to relieve some of the side effects?

Accepted Answer

A)  White cell transfusion 
B)  Red cell transfusion 
C)  Hormone replacement 
D)  NSAIDs 
A)  White cell transfusion 
B)  Red cell transfusion 
C)  Hormone replacement 
D)  NSAIDs

Question 5

A 65-year-old male was recently diagnosed with cancer. He is retired from construction work. Which of the following cancers is he likely to develop secondary to occupational hazards?

Accepted Answer

A)  Mesothelioma 
B)  Bladder carcinoma 
C)  Prostate cancer 
D)  Bone cancer 
A)  Mesothelioma 
B)  Bladder carcinoma 
C)  Prostate cancer 
D)  Bone cancer

Question 6

All of the following represent goals of radiation therapy except:

Accepted Answer

A)  to eradicate cancer. 
B)  to replace chemotherapy. 
C)  to avoid damage to normal structures. 
D)  to prevent excessive toxicity. 
A)  to eradicate cancer. 
B)  to replace chemotherapy. 
C)  to avoid damage to normal structures. 
D)  to prevent excessive toxicity.

Question 7

Indoor pollution is considered worse than outdoor pollution because of cigarette smoke and:

Accepted Answer

A)  fireplace wood smoke. 
B)  radon. 
C)  benzene. 
D)  chlorine. 
A)  fireplace wood smoke. 
B)  radon. 
C)  benzene. 
D)  chlorine.

Question 8

Gastrointestinal alterations, such as nausea and mucosal erosions, are common side effects of chemotherapy treatment because:

Accepted Answer

A)  medical marijuana use is illegal in the United Sates. 
B)  chemotherapy agents target rapidly dividing cells in the oral and intestinal linings. 
C)  chemotherapy is usually administered orally. 
D)  chemotherapy agents stimulate the pathogenic gastrointestinal flora to release toxins. 
A)  medical marijuana use is illegal in the United Sates. 
B)  chemotherapy agents target rapidly dividing cells in the oral and intestinal linings. 
C)  chemotherapy is usually administered orally. 
D)  chemotherapy agents stimulate the pathogenic gastrointestinal flora to release toxins.

Question 9

A 50-year-old female is suffering from anorexia, anemia, asthenia, weight loss, and altered metabolism resulting in malnutrition. She was previously diagnosed with cancer. Which of the following describes her symptoms?

Accepted Answer

A)  Fatigue 
B)  Cachexia 
C)  Paraneoplastic 
D)  Acute phase response 
A)  Fatigue 
B)  Cachexia 
C)  Paraneoplastic 
D)  Acute phase response

Question 10

The most important environmental risk factor for cancer is exposure to:

Accepted Answer

A)  ultraviolet (UV) radiation. 
B)  radon. 
C)  estrogen. 
D)  cigarette smoke. 
A)  ultraviolet (UV) radiation. 
B)  radon. 
C)  estrogen. 
D)  cigarette smoke.

Question 11

A 75-year-old male was recently diagnosed with prostate cancer. The cancer had not metastasized upon diagnosis. Which of the following factors would most predispose this patient to infection?

Accepted Answer

A)  Location of tumor 
B)  Size of tumor 
C)  Age 
D)  Leukemia 
A)  Location of tumor 
B)  Size of tumor 
C)  Age 
D)  Leukemia

Question 12

Alterations in carbohydrate metabolism in people with cancer cause:

Accepted Answer

A)  hypoglycemia. 
B)  depressed carbohydrate absorption. 
C)  a diabetes-like syndrome. 
D)  weight gain. 
A)  hypoglycemia. 
B)  depressed carbohydrate absorption. 
C)  a diabetes-like syndrome. 
D)  weight gain.

Question 13

A water test recently revealed arsenic levels above 200 $\mu$g/L. Which of the following cancers would be most likely to develop in those who consistently drank the water?

Accepted Answer

A)  Liver 
B)  Skin 
C)  Colon 
D)  Kidney 
A)  Liver 
B)  Skin 
C)  Colon 
D)  Kidney

Question 14

A 50-year-old female develops breast and colorectal cancers. Which of the following dietary factors most likely would have increased her risk for developing these cancers?

Accepted Answer

A)  Insulin-like growth factor 
B)  Red or processed meat 
C)  Grilled meat 
D)  Alcohol 
A)  Insulin-like growth factor 
B)  Red or processed meat 
C)  Grilled meat 
D)  Alcohol

Question 15

A 25-year-old female was diagnosed with cervical cancer. History reveals she had many sexual partners, which she indicates is "too many to count." Which of the following is most likely to have caused her cancer?

Accepted Answer

A)  HPV-2 
B)  HPV-11 
C)  HPV-16 
D)  HPV-18 
A)  HPV-2 
B)  HPV-11 
C)  HPV-16 
D)  HPV-18

Question 16

A 50-year-old male discovers a mass growing in his mouth. A biopsy reveals that the mass is benign. Which of the following treatments would most likely be recommended?

Accepted Answer

A)  Surgical removal 
B)  Hormonal therapy 
C)  Radiation 
D)  No treatment 
A)  Surgical removal 
B)  Hormonal therapy 
C)  Radiation 
D)  No treatment

Question 17

A 15-year-old female is diagnosed with melanoma. Which of the following treatments would most likely be used first?

Accepted Answer

A)  Surgery 
B)  Chemotherapy 
C)  Immunotherapy 
D)  Radiation 
A)  Surgery 
B)  Chemotherapy 
C)  Immunotherapy 
D)  Radiation

Question 18

Individuals with cancer are often at risk for infections because of:

Accepted Answer

A)  thrombocytopenia. 
B)  leukocytosis. 
C)  leukopenia. 
D)  anemia. 
A)  thrombocytopenia. 
B)  leukocytosis. 
C)  leukopenia. 
D)  anemia.

Question 19

Which of the following is the most significant cause of complications and death in cancer patients?

Accepted Answer

A)  Anemia 
B)  Leukopenia 
C)  Thrombocytopenia 
D)  Infection 
A)  Anemia 
B)  Leukopenia 
C)  Thrombocytopenia 
D)  Infection

Question 20

A 25-year-old nursing student recently learned how diet can alter the chances of developing cancer. He tries to minimize his risks of developing the disease by ordering his steak:

Accepted Answer

A)  rare. 
B)  medium. 
C)  medium-well. 
D)  well done. 
A)  rare. 
B)  medium. 
C)  medium-well. 
D)  well done.

Exam 10: Cancer Epidemiology, Manifestations, and Treatment

The most frequently reported symptom of cancer and cancer treatment is:

Biologic response modifiers are a form of:

Chromosome aberrations and mutations in cells not directly irradiated are referred to as:

A 30-year-old female is diagnosed with cancer and put on chemotherapy treatment. Which of the following would help to relieve some of the side effects?

A 65-year-old male was recently diagnosed with cancer. He is retired from construction work. Which of the following cancers is he likely to develop secondary to occupational hazards?

All of the following represent goals of radiation therapy except:

Indoor pollution is considered worse than outdoor pollution because of cigarette smoke and:

Gastrointestinal alterations, such as nausea and mucosal erosions, are common side effects of chemotherapy treatment because:

A 50-year-old female is suffering from anorexia, anemia, asthenia, weight loss, and altered metabolism resulting in malnutrition. She was previously diagnosed with cancer. Which of the following describes her symptoms?

The most important environmental risk factor for cancer is exposure to:

A 75-year-old male was recently diagnosed with prostate cancer. The cancer had not metastasized upon diagnosis. Which of the following factors would most predispose this patient to infection?

Alterations in carbohydrate metabolism in people with cancer cause:

A water test recently revealed arsenic levels above 200 μ\muμ g/L. Which of the following cancers would be most likely to develop in those who consistently drank the water?

A 50-year-old female develops breast and colorectal cancers. Which of the following dietary factors most likely would have increased her risk for developing these cancers?

A 25-year-old female was diagnosed with cervical cancer. History reveals she had many sexual partners, which she indicates is "too many to count." Which of the following is most likely to have caused her cancer?

A 50-year-old male discovers a mass growing in his mouth. A biopsy reveals that the mass is benign. Which of the following treatments would most likely be recommended?

A 15-year-old female is diagnosed with melanoma. Which of the following treatments would most likely be used first?

Individuals with cancer are often at risk for infections because of:

Which of the following is the most significant cause of complications and death in cancer patients?

A 25-year-old nursing student recently learned how diet can alter the chances of developing cancer. He tries to minimize his risks of developing the disease by ordering his steak:

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 in Children

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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