Question 1

What is the diagnostic test for a positive fecal occult blood test (FOBT)?

Accepted Answer

A)  double contrast barium enema 
B)  CT colonography 
C)  colonoscopy 
D)  flexible sigmoidoscopy 
A)  double contrast barium enema 
B)  CT colonography 
C)  colonoscopy 
D)  flexible sigmoidoscopy D

Question 2

How often are colonoscopies currently recommended for those at average risk?

Accepted Answer

A)  every year 
B)  every 3 years 
C)  every 5 years 
D)  every 10 years 
A)  every year 
B)  every 3 years 
C)  every 5 years 
D)  every 10 years D

Question 3

A combination of surgery, chemotherapy, and radiation therapy is commonly prescribed for rectal cancer.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 4

Incidence rates for CRC are lowest for _____ women.

Accepted Answer

A)  African American 
B)  American Indian/Alaska Native 
C)  Asian/Pacific Islander 
D)  Hispanic 
A)  African American 
B)  American Indian/Alaska Native 
C)  Asian/Pacific Islander 
D)  Hispanic

Question 5

What is an advantage of a sigmoidoscopy?

Accepted Answer

A)  It allows for examination of the proximal colon. 
B)  It can be performed by a nurse practitioner. 
C)  There are no dietary or medication restrictions. 
D)  It provides a 3-D visual of the entire colon/rectum. 
A)  It allows for examination of the proximal colon. 
B)  It can be performed by a nurse practitioner. 
C)  There are no dietary or medication restrictions. 
D)  It provides a 3-D visual of the entire colon/rectum.

Question 6

Although nonaspirin nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDS) may play a role in preventing adenoma and colorectal cancer, the USPSTF does not recommend their use for the general public. Why?

Accepted Answer

The USPSTF does not recommend

Question 7

A person with familial adenomatous polyposis (FAP) will usually develop colon cancer by age 40.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Growing evidence suggests that _____ may have a protective effect against CRC.

Accepted Answer

A)  calcium and vitamin D 
B)  calcium and vitamin E 
C)  iron and vitamin C 
D)  iron and vitamin E 
A)  calcium and vitamin D 
B)  calcium and vitamin E 
C)  iron and vitamin C 
D)  iron and vitamin E

Question 9

What are the symptoms of CRC?

Accepted Answer

CRC symptoms include diarrhea

Question 10

What is the median age at CRC diagnosis?

Accepted Answer

A)  44 
B)  50 
C)  62 
D)  71 
A)  44 
B)  50 
C)  62 
D)  71

Question 11

How many stool samples are needed for a Guaiac Fecal Occult Blood Test (gFOBT) and why?

Accepted Answer

Three consecutive samples are

Question 12

The digital rectal exam is recommended as a screening exam by the USMSTF and the USPSTF.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

What are the three biological pathways known to lead to CRC development?

Accepted Answer

The three biological pathways to CRC dev

Question 14

Type 2 diabetes has been shown to increase adenoma and CRC risk.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Incidence and mortality rates for CRC are increasing while survival rates are declining.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 30: Colorectal Cancer

What is the diagnostic test for a positive fecal occult blood test (FOBT)?

How often are colonoscopies currently recommended for those at average risk?

A combination of surgery, chemotherapy, and radiation therapy is commonly prescribed for rectal cancer.

Incidence rates for CRC are lowest for _____ women.

What is an advantage of a sigmoidoscopy?

Although nonaspirin nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDS) may play a role in preventing adenoma and colorectal cancer, the USPSTF does not recommend their use for the general public. Why?

A person with familial adenomatous polyposis (FAP) will usually develop colon cancer by age 40.

Growing evidence suggests that _____ may have a protective effect against CRC.

What are the symptoms of CRC?

What is the median age at CRC diagnosis?

How many stool samples are needed for a Guaiac Fecal Occult Blood Test (gFOBT) and why?

The digital rectal exam is recommended as a screening exam by the USMSTF and the USPSTF.

What are the three biological pathways known to lead to CRC development?

Type 2 diabetes has been shown to increase adenoma and CRC risk.

Incidence and mortality rates for CRC are increasing while survival rates are declining.

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