Question 1

Hair loss, often a side effect of chemotherapy or radiotherapy:

Accepted Answer

A)  Alopecia 
B)  Myelosuppression 
C)  Mucositis 
D)  Fibrosis 
E)  Erythema 
A)  Alopecia 
B)  Myelosuppression 
C)  Mucositis 
D)  Fibrosis 
E)  Erythema

Question 2

Agent or device used in radiation therapy for tumors:

Accepted Answer

A)  Steroid 
B)  Antibiotic 
C)  Antimetabolite 
D)  Linear accelerator 
E)  Plant alkaloid 
A)  Steroid 
B)  Antibiotic 
C)  Antimetabolite 
D)  Linear accelerator 
E)  Plant alkaloid

Question 3

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

-Giving radiation therapy in small, repeated doses

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 4

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

-Cells are scraped from an area of suspected disease and examined microscopically

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 5

Specialization of cells:

Accepted Answer

A)  differentiation 
B)  differantiation 
C)  differentsheation 
A)  differentiation 
B)  differantiation 
C)  differentsheation

Question 6

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 7

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 8

Complete the terms describing microscopic tumor growth from the descriptions/definitions.
-Forming small, nipple-like projections: papill__________

Accepted Answer

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

Question 9

Match the descriptions/definitions with the correct oncology-related abbreviations.

-MOAB

Accepted Answer

A) promotes the growth of red blood cells 
B) microscopic examination of living tissue for diagnosis of disease 
C) unit of radiation equal to 1/100 of a rad 
D) secreted by tumors to stimulate formation of new blood vessels 
E) a biologic response modifier used in cancer treatment
F)spread of malignant cells to a distant site
G)infusion of undifferentiated blood cells into a patient to repopulate the bone marrow
H)protein factor that promotes growth of white blood cells
I)brachytherapy and teletherapy are examples
J)staging system for evaluating malignancies 
A) promotes the growth of red blood cells 
B) microscopic examination of living tissue for diagnosis of disease 
C) unit of radiation equal to 1/100 of a rad 
D) secreted by tumors to stimulate formation of new blood vessels 
E) a biologic response modifier used in cancer treatment
F)spread of malignant cells to a distant site
G)infusion of undifferentiated blood cells into a patient to repopulate the bone marrow
H)protein factor that promotes growth of white blood cells
I)brachytherapy and teletherapy are examples
J)staging system for evaluating malignancies

Question 10

Complete the oncology-related terms from the descriptions/definitions.
-Malnutrition associated with cancer: cach__________

Accepted Answer

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

Question 11

Match the terms with their correct descriptions/definitions.
-Use of the body's own defenses to destroy tumor cells

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 12

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

-Cells are scraped off tissue and microscopically examined

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 13

Complete the terms describing microscopic tumor growth from the descriptions/definitions.
-Patterns resembling small, microscopic sacs: alveol__________

Accepted Answer

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

Question 14

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

-Programmed cell death

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 15

Match the descriptions/definitions with the correct oncology-related abbreviations.

-CSF

Accepted Answer

A) promotes the growth of red blood cells 
B) microscopic examination of living tissue for diagnosis of disease 
C) unit of radiation equal to 1/100 of a rad 
D) secreted by tumors to stimulate formation of new blood vessels 
E) a biologic response modifier used in cancer treatment
F)spread of malignant cells to a distant site
G)infusion of undifferentiated blood cells into a patient to repopulate the bone marrow
H)protein factor that promotes growth of white blood cells
I)brachytherapy and teletherapy are examples
J)staging system for evaluating malignancies 
A) promotes the growth of red blood cells 
B) microscopic examination of living tissue for diagnosis of disease 
C) unit of radiation equal to 1/100 of a rad 
D) secreted by tumors to stimulate formation of new blood vessels 
E) a biologic response modifier used in cancer treatment
F)spread of malignant cells to a distant site
G)infusion of undifferentiated blood cells into a patient to repopulate the bone marrow
H)protein factor that promotes growth of white blood cells
I)brachytherapy and teletherapy are examples
J)staging system for evaluating malignancies

Question 16

Match the terms with their correct descriptions/definitions.
-Tumor cells that require large doses of radiation to be destroyed

Accepted Answer

A) radiocurable tumor 
B) radioresistant tumor 
C) radiosensitive tumor 
D) radiosensitizers 
E) radiotherapy
F)simulation
G)relapse
H)remission
I)ribonucleic acid (RN
A) 
J)sarcoma
K)stereotactic radiosurgery 
A) radiocurable tumor 
B) radioresistant tumor 
C) radiosensitive tumor 
D) radiosensitizers 
E) radiotherapy
F)simulation
G)relapse
H)remission
I)ribonucleic acid (RN
A) 
J)sarcoma
K)stereotactic radiosurgery

Question 17

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 18

Match the terms with their correct descriptions/definitions.
-Giving radiation in small, repeated doses

Accepted Answer

A) external beam radiation 
B) fractionation 
C) genetic screening 
D) grading of tumors 
E) gray (Gy)
F)irradiation
G)metastasis
H)mitosis
I)modality
J)morbidity 
A) external beam radiation 
B) fractionation 
C) genetic screening 
D) grading of tumors 
E) gray (Gy)
F)irradiation
G)metastasis
H)mitosis
I)modality
J)morbidity

Question 19

Match the terms with their correct descriptions/definitions.
-Dose of radiation delivered under highly precise guidance (Gamma knife surgery)

Accepted Answer

A) radiocurable tumor 
B) radioresistant tumor 
C) radiosensitive tumor 
D) radiosensitizers 
E) radiotherapy
F)simulation
G)relapse
H)remission
I)ribonucleic acid (RN
A) 
J)sarcoma
K)stereotactic radiosurgery 
A) radiocurable tumor 
B) radioresistant tumor 
C) radiosensitive tumor 
D) radiosensitizers 
E) radiotherapy
F)simulation
G)relapse
H)remission
I)ribonucleic acid (RN
A) 
J)sarcoma
K)stereotactic radiosurgery

Question 20

Match the terms with their correct descriptions/definitions.
-Study of the distribution in and removal of drugs from the body over a period of time

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

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

Hair loss, often a side effect of chemotherapy or radiotherapy:

Agent or device used in radiation therapy for tumors:

Match the following terms pertaining to cancer treatment with the correct descriptions/definitions. -Giving radiation therapy in small, repeated doses

Match the following terms pertaining to cancer treatment with the correct descriptions/definitions. -Cells are scraped from an area of suspected disease and examined microscopically

Specialization of cells:

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

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

Complete the terms describing microscopic tumor growth from the descriptions/definitions. -Forming small, nipple-like projections: papill__________

Match the descriptions/definitions with the correct oncology-related abbreviations. -MOAB

Complete the oncology-related terms from the descriptions/definitions. -Malnutrition associated with cancer: cach__________

Match the terms with their correct descriptions/definitions. -Use of the body's own defenses to destroy tumor cells

Match the following tests or procedures with their correct descriptions/definitions. -Cells are scraped off tissue and microscopically examined

Complete the terms describing microscopic tumor growth from the descriptions/definitions. -Patterns resembling small, microscopic sacs: alveol__________

Match the following terms pertaining to cancer treatment with the correct descriptions/definitions. -Programmed cell death

Match the descriptions/definitions with the correct oncology-related abbreviations. -CSF

Match the terms with their correct descriptions/definitions. -Tumor cells that require large doses of radiation to be destroyed

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

Match the terms with their correct descriptions/definitions. -Giving radiation in small, repeated doses

Match the terms with their correct descriptions/definitions. -Dose of radiation delivered under highly precise guidance (Gamma knife surgery)

Match the terms with their correct descriptions/definitions. -Study of the distribution in and removal of drugs from the body over a period of time

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

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