Question 1

The medical term for wasting is ____________________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The medical term for wasting is ____________________....

Question 2

Malignant tumors derived from connective tissue are:

Accepted Answer

A)  carcinomas. 
B)  leukemias. 
C)  lymphomas. 
D)  sarcomas. 
A)  carcinomas. 
B)  leukemias. 
C)  lymphomas. 
D)  sarcomas.

Question 3

In TNM, the T stands for ____________________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of In TNM, the T stands for ____________________....

Question 4

A determination of the degree of dedifferentiation of cancer cells is called staging.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Brachytherapy is a form of chemotherapy.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Tumors that grow rapidly, recur, and invade tissue are usually benign.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Stereotactic mammography can be used for image-guided biopsies.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

A determination of the dedifferentiation of cancer cells is called:

Accepted Answer

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

Question 9

What levels are elevated in multiple myeloma and chronic lymphocytic leukemia?

Accepted Answer

A)  B2M 
B)  AFP 
C)  hCG 
D)  TA-90 
A)  B2M 
B)  AFP 
C)  hCG 
D)  TA-90

Question 10

If cancer cells appear only at the original site and have not invaded the organ of origin, it is called:

Accepted Answer

A)  metastasis. 
B)  sentinel node. 
C)  CIS. 
D)  dedifferentiation. 
A)  metastasis. 
B)  sentinel node. 
C)  CIS. 
D)  dedifferentiation.

Question 11

A rare type of pleural cancer resulting from exposure to asbestos is:

Accepted Answer

A)  asbestosis. 
B)  pneumoconiosis. 
C)  small cell carcinoma. 
D)  mesothelioma. 
A)  asbestosis. 
B)  pneumoconiosis. 
C)  small cell carcinoma. 
D)  mesothelioma.

Question 12

Therapy using radiation placed directly on the cancer through the use of needles or beads containing radioactive gold, cobalt, or radium is:

Accepted Answer

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

Question 13

A term meaning NOT cancerous is:

Accepted Answer

A)  benign. 
B)  neoplasm. 
C)  dysplastic. 
D)  sarcoma. 
A)  benign. 
B)  neoplasm. 
C)  dysplastic. 
D)  sarcoma.

Question 14

Cancer composed of connective tissue is sarcoma.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Which of these medications stimulate the cells of the immune system to recognize and attack cancer cells?

Accepted Answer

A)  alkylating agents 
B)  antimetabolites 
C)  interleukins 
D)  mitotic inhibitors 
A)  alkylating agents 
B)  antimetabolites 
C)  interleukins 
D)  mitotic inhibitors

Question 16

A cancer of the urinary system is a(n):

Accepted Answer

A)  nephroma. 
B)  papilloma. 
C)  Wilms tumor. 
D)  dermatofibroma. 
A)  nephroma. 
B)  papilloma. 
C)  Wilms tumor. 
D)  dermatofibroma.

Question 17

What is used to monitor disease spread and/or the patient's response to treatment in colorectal cancer?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 18

A suffix meaning formation is:

Accepted Answer

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

Question 19

Malignant tumors derived from bone marrow are:

Accepted Answer

A)  carcinomas. 
B)  leukemias. 
C)  lymphomas. 
D)  sarcomas. 
A)  carcinomas. 
B)  leukemias. 
C)  lymphomas. 
D)  sarcomas.

Question 20

A treatment plan involving two or more chemotherapeutic agents used together is an example of a:

Accepted Answer

A)  protocol. 
B)  stage. 
C)  grade. 
D)  cachexia. 
A)  protocol. 
B)  stage. 
C)  grade. 
D)  cachexia.

The medical term for wasting is ____________________.

Malignant tumors derived from connective tissue are:

In TNM, the T stands for ____________________.

A determination of the degree of dedifferentiation of cancer cells is called staging.

Brachytherapy is a form of chemotherapy.

Tumors that grow rapidly, recur, and invade tissue are usually benign.

Stereotactic mammography can be used for image-guided biopsies.

A determination of the dedifferentiation of cancer cells is called:

What levels are elevated in multiple myeloma and chronic lymphocytic leukemia?

If cancer cells appear only at the original site and have not invaded the organ of origin, it is called:

A rare type of pleural cancer resulting from exposure to asbestos is:

Therapy using radiation placed directly on the cancer through the use of needles or beads containing radioactive gold, cobalt, or radium is:

A term meaning NOT cancerous is:

Cancer composed of connective tissue is sarcoma.

Which of these medications stimulate the cells of the immune system to recognize and attack cancer cells?

A cancer of the urinary system is a(n):

What is used to monitor disease spread and/or the patient's response to treatment in colorectal cancer?

A suffix meaning formation is:

Malignant tumors derived from bone marrow are:

A treatment plan involving two or more chemotherapeutic agents used together is an example of a:

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Exam 16: Oncology

The medical term for wasting is ____________________.

Malignant tumors derived from connective tissue are:

In TNM, the T stands for ____________________.

A determination of the degree of dedifferentiation of cancer cells is called staging.

Brachytherapy is a form of chemotherapy.

Tumors that grow rapidly, recur, and invade tissue are usually benign.

Stereotactic mammography can be used for image-guided biopsies.

A determination of the dedifferentiation of cancer cells is called:

What levels are elevated in multiple myeloma and chronic lymphocytic leukemia?

If cancer cells appear only at the original site and have not invaded the organ of origin, it is called:

A rare type of pleural cancer resulting from exposure to asbestos is:

Therapy using radiation placed directly on the cancer through the use of needles or beads containing radioactive gold, cobalt, or radium is:

A term meaning NOT cancerous is:

Cancer composed of connective tissue is sarcoma.

Which of these medications stimulate the cells of the immune system to recognize and attack cancer cells?

A cancer of the urinary system is a(n):

What is used to monitor disease spread and/or the patient's response to treatment in colorectal cancer?

A suffix meaning formation is:

Malignant tumors derived from bone marrow are:

A treatment plan involving two or more chemotherapeutic agents used together is an example of a:

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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