Question 1

Which condition is a risk factor for ovarian cancer, and also shares etiologic risk factors for ovarian cancer, such as obesity, infertility, and menstrual abnormalities?

Accepted Answer

A)  endometriosis 
B)  uterine prolapse 
C)  pelvic inflammatory disease (PI
D)  
D)  polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) 
A)  endometriosis 
B)  uterine prolapse 
C)  pelvic inflammatory disease (PI
D)  
D)  polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) D

Question 2

Familial ovarian cancer appears to have superior prognosis compared with nonfamilial cases.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 3

What connection did Dubeau believe might exist between ovulation and the dissemination of malignant cells?

Accepted Answer

Dubeau suggested that the close contact of fimbriae with ovarian epithelium during ovulation could enhance dissemination of malignant cells to adjacent ovarian and peritoneal tissue.

Question 4

Which of the following is believed to help protect against ovarian cancer?

Accepted Answer

A)  breastfeeding 
B)  lower parity 
C)  diaphragm use for contraception 
D)  central obesity 
A)  breastfeeding 
B)  lower parity 
C)  diaphragm use for contraception 
D)  central obesity

Question 5

Why are women with BRCA mutations cautioned about the use of oral contraceptive (OC) use if OC use helps reduce the risk of ovarian cancer?

Accepted Answer

Women with BRCA mutations are

Question 6

Two genes have been identified with risk exclusively of ovarian cancer.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Hysterectomy and tubal ligation appear to have a protective effect only when performed during the reproductive years.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Why did the National Cancer Institute begin advising against screening for ovarian cancer?

Accepted Answer

The National Cancer Institute began advi

Question 9

What is the mean age at ovarian cancer diagnosis in the general population?

Accepted Answer

A)  15 
B)  38 
C)  47 
D)  59 
A)  15 
B)  38 
C)  47 
D)  59

Question 10

An increase of which serum marker is an indicator of ovarian cancer?

Accepted Answer

A)  transferrin 
B)  CA-125 
C)  prealbumin 
D)  apolipoprotein A1 
A)  transferrin 
B)  CA-125 
C)  prealbumin 
D)  apolipoprotein A1

Question 11

Infertility has been associated with a decreased risk for ovarian cancer.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

What are the four common classifications of invasive epithelial ovarian cancers?

Accepted Answer

Invasive epithelial ovarian ca

Question 13

Studies suggest that the use of _____ in the perineal region poses an elevated risk for ovarian cancer.

Accepted Answer

A)  witch hazel 
B)  powder 
C)  products containing vitamin E 
D)  alcohol-based products 
A)  witch hazel 
B)  powder 
C)  products containing vitamin E 
D)  alcohol-based products

Question 14

Surgical removal of the ovaries and fallopian tubes appears to significantly reduce the risk of ovarian cancer in women with a BRCA1 mutation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Which of the following is a symptom of ovarian cancer?

Accepted Answer

A)  secretion of lymphatic fluid 
B)  periodic stilted breathing 
C)  bloating from abdominal pressure 
D)  low urinary urgency 
A)  secretion of lymphatic fluid 
B)  periodic stilted breathing 
C)  bloating from abdominal pressure 
D)  low urinary urgency

Exam 27: Ovarian Cancer

Which condition is a risk factor for ovarian cancer, and also shares etiologic risk factors for ovarian cancer, such as obesity, infertility, and menstrual abnormalities?

Familial ovarian cancer appears to have superior prognosis compared with nonfamilial cases.

What connection did Dubeau believe might exist between ovulation and the dissemination of malignant cells?

Which of the following is believed to help protect against ovarian cancer?

Why are women with BRCA mutations cautioned about the use of oral contraceptive (OC) use if OC use helps reduce the risk of ovarian cancer?

Two genes have been identified with risk exclusively of ovarian cancer.

Hysterectomy and tubal ligation appear to have a protective effect only when performed during the reproductive years.

Why did the National Cancer Institute begin advising against screening for ovarian cancer?

What is the mean age at ovarian cancer diagnosis in the general population?

An increase of which serum marker is an indicator of ovarian cancer?

Infertility has been associated with a decreased risk for ovarian cancer.

What are the four common classifications of invasive epithelial ovarian cancers?

Studies suggest that the use of _____ in the perineal region poses an elevated risk for ovarian cancer.

Surgical removal of the ovaries and fallopian tubes appears to significantly reduce the risk of ovarian cancer in women with a BRCA1 mutation.

Which of the following is a symptom of ovarian cancer?

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