Question 1

Which of the following is the most common form of lung cancer among those who have never smoked cigarettes or other tobacco products?

Accepted Answer

A)  Squamous cell carcinoma 
B)  Adenocarcinoma 
C)  Large cell carcinoma 
D)  Small cell carcinoma 
A)  Squamous cell carcinoma 
B)  Adenocarcinoma 
C)  Large cell carcinoma 
D)  Small cell carcinoma B

Question 2

Chest radiograph findings associated with lung cancer include a(n):
1) large irregular mass.
2) enlarged heart.
3) coin lesion.
4) pleural effusion.

Accepted Answer

A) 1 
B) 2, 3 
C) 2, 3, 4 
D) 1, 3, 4 
A) 1 
B) 2, 3 
C) 2, 3, 4 
D) 1, 3, 4 D

Question 3

A patient presents in the emergency department complaining of fatigue, headaches, and mouth sores. His CBC indicates a low while blood cell count. Current medications include Cyramza and Combivent. Which of the medications are likely causing his symptoms?

Accepted Answer

A)  Cyramza 
B)  Combivent 
C)  The combination of these medications is contributing to his complaints. 
D)  None of these medications are contributing to his complaints. 
A)  Cyramza 
B)  Combivent 
C)  The combination of these medications is contributing to his complaints. 
D)  None of these medications are contributing to his complaints. A

Question 4

Malignant tumors:
1) invade surrounding tissues.
2) grow slowly.
3) cause necrosis.
4) may be metastatic.

Accepted Answer

A) 1, 4 
B) 2, 3 
C) 1, 2, 4 
D) 1, 3, 4 
A) 1, 4 
B) 2, 3 
C) 1, 2, 4 
D) 1, 3, 4

Question 5

Which of the following is considered a small cell lung cancer?

Accepted Answer

A)  Oat cell carcinoma 
B)  Undifferentiated carcinoma 
C)  Squamous carcinoma 
D)  Adenocarcinoma 
A)  Oat cell carcinoma 
B)  Undifferentiated carcinoma 
C)  Squamous carcinoma 
D)  Adenocarcinoma

Question 6

What is the preferred surgical treatment for a large, single tumor located in the right lower lobe?

Accepted Answer

A)  Lobectomy 
B)  Wedge resection 
C)  Segmentectomy 
D)  Pneumonectomy 
A)  Lobectomy 
B)  Wedge resection 
C)  Segmentectomy 
D)  Pneumonectomy

Question 7

Which of the following are pathologic or structural changes associated with bronchogenic carcinoma?
1) Excessive mucous production
2) Inflammation of the airways
3) Alveolar consolidation
4) Fibrocalcific pleural plaques

Accepted Answer

A) 1, 3 
B) 1, 2, 4 
C) 2, 3, 4 
D) 1, 2, 3 
A) 1, 3 
B) 1, 2, 4 
C) 2, 3, 4 
D) 1, 2, 3

Question 8

During bronchoscopy, a tumor was found in the right mainstem bronchus. What is the recommended treatment?

Accepted Answer

A)  Pneumonectomy 
B)  Brachytherapy 
C)  Cryotherapy 
D)  Photodynamic therapy 
A)  Pneumonectomy 
B)  Brachytherapy 
C)  Cryotherapy 
D)  Photodynamic therapy

Question 9

The most common cause of lung cancer is:

Accepted Answer

A)  cigarette smoking. 
B)  air pollution. 
C)  exposure to asbestos. 
D)  exposure to radon gas. 
A)  cigarette smoking. 
B)  air pollution. 
C)  exposure to asbestos. 
D)  exposure to radon gas.

Question 10

Which form of lung cancer has the poorest prognosis?

Accepted Answer

A)  Large cell carcinoma 
B)  Adenocarcinoma 
C)  Small cell carcinoma 
D)  Squamous cell carcinoma 
A)  Large cell carcinoma 
B)  Adenocarcinoma 
C)  Small cell carcinoma 
D)  Squamous cell carcinoma

Question 11

A patient with lung cancer has learned the cancer has metastasized to three other locations. What is the recommended treatment option?

Accepted Answer

A)  Radiation therapy to all known tumors 
B)  Surgical removal of all known tumors 
C)  Chemotherapy 
D)  Needle aspiration of the tumors 
A)  Radiation therapy to all known tumors 
B)  Surgical removal of all known tumors 
C)  Chemotherapy 
D)  Needle aspiration of the tumors

Question 12

When a patient develops drooping eyelid and small pupil in the same eye, which of the following syndromes is present?

Accepted Answer

A)  Superior vena cava syndrome 
B)  Paraneoplastic syndrome 
C)  Horner's syndrome 
D)  Cushing's syndrome 
A)  Superior vena cava syndrome 
B)  Paraneoplastic syndrome 
C)  Horner's syndrome 
D)  Cushing's syndrome

Question 13

Which of the following are non-small cell lung cancers?
1) Large cell carcinoma
2) Squamous carcinoma
3) Adenocarcinoma
4) Oat cell carcinoma

Accepted Answer

A) 1, 3 
B) 2, 4 
C) 1, 2, 3 
D) 2, 3, 4 
A) 1, 3 
B) 2, 4 
C) 1, 2, 3 
D) 2, 3, 4

Question 14

Signs and symptoms associated with metastatic lung cancer include:
1) fatigue.
2) bone pain.
3) seizures.
4) weight gain.

Accepted Answer

A) 1, 4 
B) 2, 3 
C) 1, 3, 4 
D) 1, 2, 3 
A) 1, 4 
B) 2, 3 
C) 1, 3, 4 
D) 1, 2, 3

Question 15

Benign tumors:
1) are metastatic.
2) grow slowly.
3) are usually encapsulated.
4) grow in a disordered manner.

Accepted Answer

A) 1, 4 
B) 2, 4 
C) 2, 3 
D) 1, 3, 4 
A) 1, 4 
B) 2, 4 
C) 2, 3 
D) 1, 3, 4

Question 16

Staging of a lung cancer is based on which of these criteria?
1) L, for location of the tumor
2) M, for extent of metastasis
3) N, for lymph node involvement
4) T, for extent of the primary tumor

Accepted Answer

A) 1, 4 
B) 2, 3 
C) 2, 3, 4 
D) 1, 2, 3 
A) 1, 4 
B) 2, 3 
C) 2, 3, 4 
D) 1, 2, 3

Exam 26: Cancer of the Lung, Prevention and Palliation

Which of the following is the most common form of lung cancer among those who have never smoked cigarettes or other tobacco products?

Chest radiograph findings associated with lung cancer include a(n): 1) large irregular mass. 2) enlarged heart. 3) coin lesion. 4) pleural effusion.

A patient presents in the emergency department complaining of fatigue, headaches, and mouth sores. His CBC indicates a low while blood cell count. Current medications include Cyramza and Combivent. Which of the medications are likely causing his symptoms?

Malignant tumors: 1) invade surrounding tissues. 2) grow slowly. 3) cause necrosis. 4) may be metastatic.

Which of the following is considered a small cell lung cancer?

What is the preferred surgical treatment for a large, single tumor located in the right lower lobe?

Which of the following are pathologic or structural changes associated with bronchogenic carcinoma? 1) Excessive mucous production 2) Inflammation of the airways 3) Alveolar consolidation 4) Fibrocalcific pleural plaques

During bronchoscopy, a tumor was found in the right mainstem bronchus. What is the recommended treatment?

The most common cause of lung cancer is:

Which form of lung cancer has the poorest prognosis?

A patient with lung cancer has learned the cancer has metastasized to three other locations. What is the recommended treatment option?

When a patient develops drooping eyelid and small pupil in the same eye, which of the following syndromes is present?

Which of the following are non-small cell lung cancers? 1) Large cell carcinoma 2) Squamous carcinoma 3) Adenocarcinoma 4) Oat cell carcinoma

Signs and symptoms associated with metastatic lung cancer include: 1) fatigue. 2) bone pain. 3) seizures. 4) weight gain.

Benign tumors: 1) are metastatic. 2) grow slowly. 3) are usually encapsulated. 4) grow in a disordered manner.

Staging of a lung cancer is based on which of these criteria? 1) L, for location of the tumor 2) M, for extent of metastasis 3) N, for lymph node involvement 4) T, for extent of the primary tumor

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The Pathophysiologic Basis for Common Clinical Manifestations

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Blood Gas Assessment

Assessment of Oxygenation

Assessment of the Cardiovascular System

Radiologic Examination of the Chest

Other Important Tests and Procedures

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Respiratory Insufficiency, Respiratory Failure and Ventilatory Management Protocols

Recording Skills and Intra-Professional Communication

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, Chronic Bronchitis and Emphysema

Asthma

Cystic Fibrosis

Bronchiectasis

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Pneumonia, Lung Abscess Formation, and Important Fungal Diseases

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Pulmonary Edema

Pulmonary Vascular Disease: Pulmonary Embolism and Pulmonary Hypertension

Flail Chest

Pneumothorax

Pleural Effusion and Empyema

Kyphoscoliosis

Interstitial Lung Diseases

Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome

Guillain-Barré Syndrome

Myasthenia Gravis

Cardiopulmonary Assessment and Care of Patients With Neuromuscular Disease

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Respiratory Syncytial Virus Infection Bronchiolitis

Chronic Lung Disease of Infancy

Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia

Congenital Heart Disease

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