Question 1

Interferon is BEST described as a/an:

Accepted Answer

A)  Carcinogen 
B)  Molecularly targeted therapy 
C)  Alkylating agent used for chemotherapy 
D)  Type of electron beam 
E)  Biologic response modifier 
A)  Carcinogen 
B)  Molecularly targeted therapy 
C)  Alkylating agent used for chemotherapy 
D)  Type of electron beam 
E)  Biologic response modifier

Question 2

Match the terms with their correct descriptions/definitions.
-Region of DNA in tumor cells or in viruses that cause cancer

Accepted Answer

A) mutation 
B) neoplasm 
C) nucleotide 
D) oncogene 
E) palliative
F)pedunculated
G)pharmacokinetics
H)protocol
I)proton therapy
J)radiation 
A) mutation 
B) neoplasm 
C) nucleotide 
D) oncogene 
E) palliative
F)pedunculated
G)pharmacokinetics
H)protocol
I)proton therapy
J)radiation

Question 3

Complete the oncology-related terms from the descriptions/definitions.
-radi/o: __________

Accepted Answer

The answer of Complete the oncology-related terms from the descriptions/definitions.
-radi/o:...

Question 4

Match the following gross features of tumors with their correct descriptions/definitions.

-Containing dead tissue

Accepted Answer

A) cystic 
B) fungating 
C) inflammatory 
D) medullary 
E) necrotic
F)polypoid
G)ulcerating
H)verrucous 
A) cystic 
B) fungating 
C) inflammatory 
D) medullary 
E) necrotic
F)polypoid
G)ulcerating
H)verrucous

Question 5

Complete the oncology-related terms from the descriptions/definitions.
-Cancerous tumor of a gland: __________oma

Accepted Answer

The answer of Complete the oncology-related terms from the descriptions/definitions.
-Cancerous...

Question 6

Match the descriptions/definitions with the correct surgical procedures.

-Fulguration

Accepted Answer

A) removal of tumor and a margin of abnormal tissue for diagnosis of and possible cure for small tumors 
B) removal of entire tumor with large area of surrounding tissue and lymph nodes 
C) burning a lesion 
D) destruction of tissue using heat 
E) cutting into tumor and removing a piece to establish diagnosis
F)freezing a lesion
G)wide resection involving tumor, organ of origin, and surrounding tissue in the area of the hip 
A) removal of tumor and a margin of abnormal tissue for diagnosis of and possible cure for small tumors 
B) removal of entire tumor with large area of surrounding tissue and lymph nodes 
C) burning a lesion 
D) destruction of tissue using heat 
E) cutting into tumor and removing a piece to establish diagnosis
F)freezing a lesion
G)wide resection involving tumor, organ of origin, and surrounding tissue in the area of the hip

Question 7

Example of a known type of inherited cancer:

Accepted Answer

A)  Bone cancer 
B)  Lung cancer 
C)  Retinoblastoma 
D)  Basal cell carcinoma 
E)  Adenocarcinoma of the cervix 
A)  Bone cancer 
B)  Lung cancer 
C)  Retinoblastoma 
D)  Basal cell carcinoma 
E)  Adenocarcinoma of the cervix

Question 8

Match the following gross features of tumors with their correct descriptions/definitions.

-Characterized by large, open, exposed surfaces

Accepted Answer

A) cystic 
B) fungating 
C) inflammatory 
D) medullary 
E) necrotic
F)polypoid
G)ulcerating
H)verrucous 
A) cystic 
B) fungating 
C) inflammatory 
D) medullary 
E) necrotic
F)polypoid
G)ulcerating
H)verrucous

Question 9

Match the terms with their correct descriptions/definitions.
-Detailed plan for treatment

Accepted Answer

A) mutation 
B) neoplasm 
C) nucleotide 
D) oncogene 
E) palliative
F)pedunculated
G)pharmacokinetics
H)protocol
I)proton therapy
J)radiation 
A) mutation 
B) neoplasm 
C) nucleotide 
D) oncogene 
E) palliative
F)pedunculated
G)pharmacokinetics
H)protocol
I)proton therapy
J)radiation

Question 10

Match the following tests or procedures with their correct descriptions/definitions.

-Test for the presence of a hormone receptor on breast cancer cells

Accepted Answer

A) b-hCG test 
B) bone marrow biopsy 
C) CA-125 
D) CEA test 
E) estrogen receptor assay
F)exfoliative cytology
G)laparoscopy
H)core needle biopsy
I)PSA test
J)fine needle aspiration 
A) b-hCG test 
B) bone marrow biopsy 
C) CA-125 
D) CEA test 
E) estrogen receptor assay
F)exfoliative cytology
G)laparoscopy
H)core needle biopsy
I)PSA test
J)fine needle aspiration

Question 11

Return of symptoms of disease:

Accepted Answer

A)  Remission 
B)  Mutation 
C)  Metastasis 
D)  Relapse 
E)  Differentiation 
A)  Remission 
B)  Mutation 
C)  Metastasis 
D)  Relapse 
E)  Differentiation

Question 12

Match the terms with their correct descriptions/definitions.
-Loss of differentiation of cells; reversion to a more primitive type; anaplasia

Accepted Answer

A) biologic therapy 
B) carcinogens 
C) carcinoma 
D) chemotherapy 
E) dedifferentiation
F)deoxyribonucleic acid (DN
A) 
G)differentiation
H)electron beams 
A) biologic therapy 
B) carcinogens 
C) carcinoma 
D) chemotherapy 
E) dedifferentiation
F)deoxyribonucleic acid (DN
A) 
G)differentiation
H)electron beams

Question 13

Give meanings for the following suffixes and prefixes.
--ptosis: __________

Accepted Answer

The answer of Give meanings for the following suffixes and...

Question 14

Match the terms or abbreviations with their correct descriptions/definitions.

-Region of genetic material that causes cancer; found in tumor cells or viruses

Accepted Answer

A) chemical carcinogen 
B) DNA 
C) mitosis 
D) mutation 
E) oncogene
F)radiation
G)RNA
H)ultraviolet radiation
I)virus 
A) chemical carcinogen 
B) DNA 
C) mitosis 
D) mutation 
E) oncogene
F)radiation
G)RNA
H)ultraviolet radiation
I)virus

Question 15

Match the following terms pertaining to cancer treatment with the correct descriptions/definitions.

-Possessing a stem or stalk; characteristic of some polypoid tumors

Accepted Answer

A) adenocarcinoma 
B) alkylating agents 
C) anaplasia 
D) apoptosis 
E) cachexia
F)carcinoma in situ
G)differentiation
H)en bloc resection
I)exfoliative cytology
J)fibrosarcoma
K)fractionation
L)laparoscopy
M)metastasis
N)morbidity
O)mutagenic
P)oncogene
Q)pedunculated
R)radiosensitizer 
A) adenocarcinoma 
B) alkylating agents 
C) anaplasia 
D) apoptosis 
E) cachexia
F)carcinoma in situ
G)differentiation
H)en bloc resection
I)exfoliative cytology
J)fibrosarcoma
K)fractionation
L)laparoscopy
M)metastasis
N)morbidity
O)mutagenic
P)oncogene
Q)pedunculated
R)radiosensitizer

Question 16

Replication of cells:

Accepted Answer

A)  miteosis 
B)  mitosis 
C)  meiosis 
A)  miteosis 
B)  mitosis 
C)  meiosis

Question 17

Complete the terms describing microscopic tumor growth from the descriptions/definitions.
-Lacking structures typical of mature cells: un__________

Accepted Answer

The answer of Complete the terms describing microscopic tumor growth...

Question 18

Match the descriptions/definitions with the correct surgical procedures.

-Pelvic exenteration

Accepted Answer

A) removal of tumor and a margin of abnormal tissue for diagnosis of and possible cure for small tumors 
B) removal of entire tumor with large area of surrounding tissue and lymph nodes 
C) burning a lesion 
D) destruction of tissue using heat 
E) cutting into tumor and removing a piece to establish diagnosis
F)freezing a lesion
G)wide resection involving tumor, organ of origin, and surrounding tissue in the area of the hip 
A) removal of tumor and a margin of abnormal tissue for diagnosis of and possible cure for small tumors 
B) removal of entire tumor with large area of surrounding tissue and lymph nodes 
C) burning a lesion 
D) destruction of tissue using heat 
E) cutting into tumor and removing a piece to establish diagnosis
F)freezing a lesion
G)wide resection involving tumor, organ of origin, and surrounding tissue in the area of the hip

Question 19

Match the descriptions/definitions with their correct terms.

-Neoplasm

Accepted Answer

A) capable of invasion and spread to surrounding or more distant sites 
B) harmless; not cancerous 
C) production of two identical cells from a parent cell 
D) plan for treatment 
E) to remove substances from a cavity using suction
F)Growths that form projections extending outward from a base
G)the condition of being diseased
H)a new growth; tumor
I)a substance that produces cancer
J)containing dead tissue 
A) capable of invasion and spread to surrounding or more distant sites 
B) harmless; not cancerous 
C) production of two identical cells from a parent cell 
D) plan for treatment 
E) to remove substances from a cavity using suction
F)Growths that form projections extending outward from a base
G)the condition of being diseased
H)a new growth; tumor
I)a substance that produces cancer
J)containing dead tissue

Question 20

Give meanings for the following suffixes and prefixes.
--suppression: __________

Accepted Answer

The answer of Give meanings for the following suffixes and...

Exam 19-1: Cancer Medicine (Oncology)—Part 1

Interferon is BEST described as a/an:

Match the terms with their correct descriptions/definitions. -Region of DNA in tumor cells or in viruses that cause cancer

Complete the oncology-related terms from the descriptions/definitions. -radi/o: __________

Match the following gross features of tumors with their correct descriptions/definitions. -Containing dead tissue

Complete the oncology-related terms from the descriptions/definitions. -Cancerous tumor of a gland: __________oma

Match the descriptions/definitions with the correct surgical procedures. -Fulguration

Example of a known type of inherited cancer:

Match the following gross features of tumors with their correct descriptions/definitions. -Characterized by large, open, exposed surfaces

Match the terms with their correct descriptions/definitions. -Detailed plan for treatment

Match the following tests or procedures with their correct descriptions/definitions. -Test for the presence of a hormone receptor on breast cancer cells

Return of symptoms of disease:

Match the terms with their correct descriptions/definitions. -Loss of differentiation of cells; reversion to a more primitive type; anaplasia

Give meanings for the following suffixes and prefixes. --ptosis: __________

Match the terms or abbreviations with their correct descriptions/definitions. -Region of genetic material that causes cancer; found in tumor cells or viruses

Match the following terms pertaining to cancer treatment with the correct descriptions/definitions. -Possessing a stem or stalk; characteristic of some polypoid tumors

Replication of cells:

Complete the terms describing microscopic tumor growth from the descriptions/definitions. -Lacking structures typical of mature cells: un__________

Match the descriptions/definitions with the correct surgical procedures. -Pelvic exenteration

Match the descriptions/definitions with their correct terms. -Neoplasm

Give meanings for the following suffixes and prefixes. --suppression: __________

Basic Word Structure

Terms Pertaining to the Body as a Whole

Suffixes

Prefixes

1: Digestive System—Part 1

2: Digestive System—Part 2

Additional Suffixes and Digestive System Terminology

1: Urinary System—Part 1

2: Urinary System—Part 2

1: Female Reproductive System—Part 1

2: Female Reproductive System—Part 2

Male Reproductive System

1: Nervous System—Part 1

2: Nervous System—Part 2

1: Cardiovascular System—Part 1

2: Cardiovascular System—Part 2

1: Respiratory System—Part 1

2: Respiratory System—Part 2

1: Blood System—Part 1

2: Blood System—Part 2

1: Lymphatic and Immune Systems—Part 1

2: Lymphatic and Immune Systems—Part 2

1: Musculoskeletal System—Part 1

2: Musculoskeletal System—Part 2

1: Skin—Part 1

2: Skin—Part 2

1: Sense Organs: The Eye and the Ear—Part 1

2: Sense Organs: The Eye and the Ear—Part 2

1: Endocrine System—Part 1

2: Endocrine System—Part 2

2: Cancer Medicine (Oncology)—Part 2

Radiology and Nuclear Medicine

Pharmacology

Psychiatry

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