Question 1

What is used to measure the stage and/or patient's response to treatment of small cell cancer and neuroblastoma?

Accepted Answer

A)  PSA 
B)  CEA 
C)  TA-90 
D)  NSE 
A)  PSA 
B)  CEA 
C)  TA-90 
D)  NSE

Question 2

A prefix meaning new is:

Accepted Answer

A)  meta-. 
B)  neo-. 
C)  hyper-. 
D)  meso-. 
A)  meta-. 
B)  neo-. 
C)  hyper-. 
D)  meso-.

Question 3

PSA is used to test for prostate cancer.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

AFP is used to check for liver or testicular cancers.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

A suffix meaning epithelial cancer is:

Accepted Answer

A)  -stasis. 
B)  -sarcoma. 
C)  -plasia. 
D)  -carcinoma. 
A)  -stasis. 
B)  -sarcoma. 
C)  -plasia. 
D)  -carcinoma.

Question 6

A patient's smoking history can be described in pack years.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

A BSE is a ____________________ self-examination.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A BSE is a ____________________ self-examination....

Question 8

A myxosarcoma is a malignant tumor of the circulatory system.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Increased levels of which of the following may indicate BPH or prostate cancer?

Accepted Answer

A)  PSA 
B)  CEA 
C)  TA-90 
D)  NSE 
A)  PSA 
B)  CEA 
C)  TA-90 
D)  NSE

Question 10

Alkylating agents prevent cancer cells from receiving necessary nutrients.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Cancerous tumors are termed ____________________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Cancerous tumors are termed ____________________....

Question 12

An FOBT is a fecal ____________________ blood test.

Accepted Answer

The answer of An FOBT is a fecal ____________________ blood...

Question 13

A system of determining how much a cancer has spread from its original site is:

Accepted Answer

A)  protocol. 
B)  grading. 
C)  staging. 
D)  biopsy. 
A)  protocol. 
B)  grading. 
C)  staging. 
D)  biopsy.

Question 14

The ____________________ node is the first node in which lymphatic drainage occurs in a particular area.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The ____________________ node is the first node...

Question 15

What is used as a screen for choriocarcinoma as well as testicular and ovarian cancers?

Accepted Answer

A)  B2M 
B)  AFP 
C)  hCG 
D)  BTA 
A)  B2M 
B)  AFP 
C)  hCG 
D)  BTA

Question 16

A breast cancer patient has her cancerous breast removed, which is called a(n):

Accepted Answer

A)  lumpectomy. 
B)  simple mastectomy. 
C)  en bloc resection. 
D)  radical mastectomy. 
A)  lumpectomy. 
B)  simple mastectomy. 
C)  en bloc resection. 
D)  radical mastectomy.

Question 17

The use of the body's own defense system to attack cancer cells is:

Accepted Answer

A)  CAM. 
B)  brachytherapy. 
C)  chemotherapy. 
D)  immunotherapy. 
A)  CAM. 
B)  brachytherapy. 
C)  chemotherapy. 
D)  immunotherapy.

Question 18

Pack years is the number of:

Accepted Answer

A)  cigarettes per day $\times$number years smoking. 
B)  packs per day $\times$number years smoking. 
C)  packs per week $\times$number years smoking. 
D)  packs per month $\times$number years smoking. 
A)  cigarettes per day $\times$number years smoking. 
B)  packs per day $\times$number years smoking. 
C)  packs per week $\times$number years smoking. 
D)  packs per month $\times$number years smoking.

Question 19

Healthy cells are poorly differentiated.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

A malignant tumor of epithelial origin is ____________________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A malignant tumor of epithelial origin is...

What is used to measure the stage and/or patient's response to treatment of small cell cancer and neuroblastoma?

A prefix meaning new is:

PSA is used to test for prostate cancer.

AFP is used to check for liver or testicular cancers.

A suffix meaning epithelial cancer is:

A patient's smoking history can be described in pack years.

A BSE is a ____________________ self-examination.

A myxosarcoma is a malignant tumor of the circulatory system.

Increased levels of which of the following may indicate BPH or prostate cancer?

Alkylating agents prevent cancer cells from receiving necessary nutrients.

Cancerous tumors are termed ____________________.

An FOBT is a fecal ____________________ blood test.

A system of determining how much a cancer has spread from its original site is:

The ____________________ node is the first node in which lymphatic drainage occurs in a particular area.

What is used as a screen for choriocarcinoma as well as testicular and ovarian cancers?

A breast cancer patient has her cancerous breast removed, which is called a(n):

The use of the body's own defense system to attack cancer cells is:

Pack years is the number of:

Healthy cells are poorly differentiated.

A malignant tumor of epithelial origin is ____________________.

Introduction

Body Structure and Directional Terminology

Musculoskeletal System

Integumentary System

Gastrointestinal System

Urinary System

Male Reproductive System

Female Reproductive System and Pregnancy

Blood, Lymphatic, and Immune Systems

Cardiovascular System

Respiratory System

Nervous System

Special Senses: Eye and Ear

Endocrine System

Mental and Behavioral Health

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Exam 16: Oncology

What is used to measure the stage and/or patient's response to treatment of small cell cancer and neuroblastoma?

A prefix meaning new is:

PSA is used to test for prostate cancer.

AFP is used to check for liver or testicular cancers.

A suffix meaning epithelial cancer is:

A patient's smoking history can be described in pack years.

A BSE is a ____________________ self-examination.

A myxosarcoma is a malignant tumor of the circulatory system.

Increased levels of which of the following may indicate BPH or prostate cancer?

Alkylating agents prevent cancer cells from receiving necessary nutrients.

Cancerous tumors are termed ____________________.

An FOBT is a fecal ____________________ blood test.

A system of determining how much a cancer has spread from its original site is:

The ____________________ node is the first node in which lymphatic drainage occurs in a particular area.

What is used as a screen for choriocarcinoma as well as testicular and ovarian cancers?

A breast cancer patient has her cancerous breast removed, which is called a(n):

The use of the body's own defense system to attack cancer cells is:

Pack years is the number of:

Healthy cells are poorly differentiated.

A malignant tumor of epithelial origin is ____________________.

Introduction

Body Structure and Directional Terminology

Musculoskeletal System

Integumentary System

Gastrointestinal System

Urinary System

Male Reproductive System

Female Reproductive System and Pregnancy

Blood, Lymphatic, and Immune Systems

Cardiovascular System

Respiratory System

Nervous System

Special Senses: Eye and Ear

Endocrine System

Mental and Behavioral Health

Filters