Question 1

The actual mutation that a cancer cell has is contained in the:

Accepted Answer

A) Karyotype 
B) DNA 
C) Morphology 
D) Growth pattern 
A) Karyotype 
B) DNA 
C) Morphology 
D) Growth pattern A

Question 2

Match the term with the correct definition.
-Mutation

Accepted Answer

A) An unexpected change in the molecular structure within the DNA, causing a permanent change in cells 
B) An invasive and destructive pattern of rapid, abnormal cell growth; often fatal 
C) An agent used to prevent the development, proliferation, or growth of neoplastic cells; a medication used in treatment of abnormal cells 
D) A single dose of drug 
E) A tumor or growth that is not life-threatening
F)A substance or chemical that can increase the risk of developing cancer
G)The treatment of a disease with toxic chemical substances to slow the disease process or to kill cells
H)A procedure in which a piece of tissue is removed from a patient for examination and diagnosis; the tissue is a sample of the whole
I)The movement or spread of cancerous cells through the body to organs in distant areas
J)A term used to describe a malignant disorder of lymphoid tissue 
A) An unexpected change in the molecular structure within the DNA, causing a permanent change in cells 
B) An invasive and destructive pattern of rapid, abnormal cell growth; often fatal 
C) An agent used to prevent the development, proliferation, or growth of neoplastic cells; a medication used in treatment of abnormal cells 
D) A single dose of drug 
E) A tumor or growth that is not life-threatening
F)A substance or chemical that can increase the risk of developing cancer
G)The treatment of a disease with toxic chemical substances to slow the disease process or to kill cells
H)A procedure in which a piece of tissue is removed from a patient for examination and diagnosis; the tissue is a sample of the whole
I)The movement or spread of cancerous cells through the body to organs in distant areas
J)A term used to describe a malignant disorder of lymphoid tissue A

Question 3

Match the term with the correct definition.
-Malignant

Accepted Answer

A) An unexpected change in the molecular structure within the DNA, causing a permanent change in cells 
B) An invasive and destructive pattern of rapid, abnormal cell growth; often fatal 
C) An agent used to prevent the development, proliferation, or growth of neoplastic cells; a medication used in treatment of abnormal cells 
D) A single dose of drug 
E) A tumor or growth that is not life-threatening
F)A substance or chemical that can increase the risk of developing cancer
G)The treatment of a disease with toxic chemical substances to slow the disease process or to kill cells
H)A procedure in which a piece of tissue is removed from a patient for examination and diagnosis; the tissue is a sample of the whole
I)The movement or spread of cancerous cells through the body to organs in distant areas
J)A term used to describe a malignant disorder of lymphoid tissue 
A) An unexpected change in the molecular structure within the DNA, causing a permanent change in cells 
B) An invasive and destructive pattern of rapid, abnormal cell growth; often fatal 
C) An agent used to prevent the development, proliferation, or growth of neoplastic cells; a medication used in treatment of abnormal cells 
D) A single dose of drug 
E) A tumor or growth that is not life-threatening
F)A substance or chemical that can increase the risk of developing cancer
G)The treatment of a disease with toxic chemical substances to slow the disease process or to kill cells
H)A procedure in which a piece of tissue is removed from a patient for examination and diagnosis; the tissue is a sample of the whole
I)The movement or spread of cancerous cells through the body to organs in distant areas
J)A term used to describe a malignant disorder of lymphoid tissue B

Question 4

Match the term with the correct definition.
-Bolus

Accepted Answer

A) An unexpected change in the molecular structure within the DNA, causing a permanent change in cells 
B) An invasive and destructive pattern of rapid, abnormal cell growth; often fatal 
C) An agent used to prevent the development, proliferation, or growth of neoplastic cells; a medication used in treatment of abnormal cells 
D) A single dose of drug 
E) A tumor or growth that is not life-threatening
F)A substance or chemical that can increase the risk of developing cancer
G)The treatment of a disease with toxic chemical substances to slow the disease process or to kill cells
H)A procedure in which a piece of tissue is removed from a patient for examination and diagnosis; the tissue is a sample of the whole
I)The movement or spread of cancerous cells through the body to organs in distant areas
J)A term used to describe a malignant disorder of lymphoid tissue 
A) An unexpected change in the molecular structure within the DNA, causing a permanent change in cells 
B) An invasive and destructive pattern of rapid, abnormal cell growth; often fatal 
C) An agent used to prevent the development, proliferation, or growth of neoplastic cells; a medication used in treatment of abnormal cells 
D) A single dose of drug 
E) A tumor or growth that is not life-threatening
F)A substance or chemical that can increase the risk of developing cancer
G)The treatment of a disease with toxic chemical substances to slow the disease process or to kill cells
H)A procedure in which a piece of tissue is removed from a patient for examination and diagnosis; the tissue is a sample of the whole
I)The movement or spread of cancerous cells through the body to organs in distant areas
J)A term used to describe a malignant disorder of lymphoid tissue

Question 5

Match the term with the correct definition.
-Biopsy

Accepted Answer

A) An unexpected change in the molecular structure within the DNA, causing a permanent change in cells 
B) An invasive and destructive pattern of rapid, abnormal cell growth; often fatal 
C) An agent used to prevent the development, proliferation, or growth of neoplastic cells; a medication used in treatment of abnormal cells 
D) A single dose of drug 
E) A tumor or growth that is not life-threatening
F)A substance or chemical that can increase the risk of developing cancer
G)The treatment of a disease with toxic chemical substances to slow the disease process or to kill cells
H)A procedure in which a piece of tissue is removed from a patient for examination and diagnosis; the tissue is a sample of the whole
I)The movement or spread of cancerous cells through the body to organs in distant areas
J)A term used to describe a malignant disorder of lymphoid tissue 
A) An unexpected change in the molecular structure within the DNA, causing a permanent change in cells 
B) An invasive and destructive pattern of rapid, abnormal cell growth; often fatal 
C) An agent used to prevent the development, proliferation, or growth of neoplastic cells; a medication used in treatment of abnormal cells 
D) A single dose of drug 
E) A tumor or growth that is not life-threatening
F)A substance or chemical that can increase the risk of developing cancer
G)The treatment of a disease with toxic chemical substances to slow the disease process or to kill cells
H)A procedure in which a piece of tissue is removed from a patient for examination and diagnosis; the tissue is a sample of the whole
I)The movement or spread of cancerous cells through the body to organs in distant areas
J)A term used to describe a malignant disorder of lymphoid tissue

Question 6

Traditional antibiotics can be used to treat cancer.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

If the cell control apparatus malfunctions,the cells grow much slower than normal.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

____ is (are)used primarily to treat anemia in patients with malignant neoplasms who acquire anemia during chemotherapy.

Accepted Answer

A) Filgrastim 
B) Cytoprotective agents 
C) Erythropoietin 
D) Ifosfamide 
A) Filgrastim 
B) Cytoprotective agents 
C) Erythropoietin 
D) Ifosfamide

Question 9

Match the term with the correct definition.
-Benign

Accepted Answer

A) An unexpected change in the molecular structure within the DNA, causing a permanent change in cells 
B) An invasive and destructive pattern of rapid, abnormal cell growth; often fatal 
C) An agent used to prevent the development, proliferation, or growth of neoplastic cells; a medication used in treatment of abnormal cells 
D) A single dose of drug 
E) A tumor or growth that is not life-threatening
F)A substance or chemical that can increase the risk of developing cancer
G)The treatment of a disease with toxic chemical substances to slow the disease process or to kill cells
H)A procedure in which a piece of tissue is removed from a patient for examination and diagnosis; the tissue is a sample of the whole
I)The movement or spread of cancerous cells through the body to organs in distant areas
J)A term used to describe a malignant disorder of lymphoid tissue 
A) An unexpected change in the molecular structure within the DNA, causing a permanent change in cells 
B) An invasive and destructive pattern of rapid, abnormal cell growth; often fatal 
C) An agent used to prevent the development, proliferation, or growth of neoplastic cells; a medication used in treatment of abnormal cells 
D) A single dose of drug 
E) A tumor or growth that is not life-threatening
F)A substance or chemical that can increase the risk of developing cancer
G)The treatment of a disease with toxic chemical substances to slow the disease process or to kill cells
H)A procedure in which a piece of tissue is removed from a patient for examination and diagnosis; the tissue is a sample of the whole
I)The movement or spread of cancerous cells through the body to organs in distant areas
J)A term used to describe a malignant disorder of lymphoid tissue

Question 10

A diagnosis of cancer means almost certain death.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

How many times will a normal cell divide before it is too old to continue?

Accepted Answer

A) More than 1000 
B) 50-100 
C) 100-200 
D) 20-60 
A) More than 1000 
B) 50-100 
C) 100-200 
D) 20-60

Question 12

Radioactive isotopes often are implanted directly into the cancer site for treatment.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Medications for some cancer patients include schedule IV to schedule V controlled substances.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

What are the most common side effects of antimetabolite treatments?

Accepted Answer

A) Nausea 
B) Vomiting 
C) Jaundice 
D) All of the above 
A) Nausea 
B) Vomiting 
C) Jaundice 
D) All of the above

Question 15

Match the term with the correct definition.
-Carcinogen

Accepted Answer

A) An unexpected change in the molecular structure within the DNA, causing a permanent change in cells 
B) An invasive and destructive pattern of rapid, abnormal cell growth; often fatal 
C) An agent used to prevent the development, proliferation, or growth of neoplastic cells; a medication used in treatment of abnormal cells 
D) A single dose of drug 
E) A tumor or growth that is not life-threatening
F)A substance or chemical that can increase the risk of developing cancer
G)The treatment of a disease with toxic chemical substances to slow the disease process or to kill cells
H)A procedure in which a piece of tissue is removed from a patient for examination and diagnosis; the tissue is a sample of the whole
I)The movement or spread of cancerous cells through the body to organs in distant areas
J)A term used to describe a malignant disorder of lymphoid tissue 
A) An unexpected change in the molecular structure within the DNA, causing a permanent change in cells 
B) An invasive and destructive pattern of rapid, abnormal cell growth; often fatal 
C) An agent used to prevent the development, proliferation, or growth of neoplastic cells; a medication used in treatment of abnormal cells 
D) A single dose of drug 
E) A tumor or growth that is not life-threatening
F)A substance or chemical that can increase the risk of developing cancer
G)The treatment of a disease with toxic chemical substances to slow the disease process or to kill cells
H)A procedure in which a piece of tissue is removed from a patient for examination and diagnosis; the tissue is a sample of the whole
I)The movement or spread of cancerous cells through the body to organs in distant areas
J)A term used to describe a malignant disorder of lymphoid tissue

Question 16

All of the following are antimetabolites except:

Accepted Answer

A) Fluorouracil 
B) Methotrexate 
C) Mitoxantrone 
D) Cytarabine 
A) Fluorouracil 
B) Methotrexate 
C) Mitoxantrone 
D) Cytarabine

Question 17

Match the term with the correct definition.
-Chemotherapy

Accepted Answer

A) An unexpected change in the molecular structure within the DNA, causing a permanent change in cells 
B) An invasive and destructive pattern of rapid, abnormal cell growth; often fatal 
C) An agent used to prevent the development, proliferation, or growth of neoplastic cells; a medication used in treatment of abnormal cells 
D) A single dose of drug 
E) A tumor or growth that is not life-threatening
F)A substance or chemical that can increase the risk of developing cancer
G)The treatment of a disease with toxic chemical substances to slow the disease process or to kill cells
H)A procedure in which a piece of tissue is removed from a patient for examination and diagnosis; the tissue is a sample of the whole
I)The movement or spread of cancerous cells through the body to organs in distant areas
J)A term used to describe a malignant disorder of lymphoid tissue 
A) An unexpected change in the molecular structure within the DNA, causing a permanent change in cells 
B) An invasive and destructive pattern of rapid, abnormal cell growth; often fatal 
C) An agent used to prevent the development, proliferation, or growth of neoplastic cells; a medication used in treatment of abnormal cells 
D) A single dose of drug 
E) A tumor or growth that is not life-threatening
F)A substance or chemical that can increase the risk of developing cancer
G)The treatment of a disease with toxic chemical substances to slow the disease process or to kill cells
H)A procedure in which a piece of tissue is removed from a patient for examination and diagnosis; the tissue is a sample of the whole
I)The movement or spread of cancerous cells through the body to organs in distant areas
J)A term used to describe a malignant disorder of lymphoid tissue

Question 18

Radiation in the form of the sun rays or x-rays may cause cancer.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Cancer can be caused by a virus.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Which of the following persons may be at higher risk for acquiring cancer?

Accepted Answer

A) Persons exposed to excessive radiation, such as persons with sunburns 
B) Persons whose family members have been diagnosed with cancer 
C) Persons who smoke 
D) All of the above 
A) Persons exposed to excessive radiation, such as persons with sunburns 
B) Persons whose family members have been diagnosed with cancer 
C) Persons who smoke 
D) All of the above

Exam 29: Oncology Agents

The actual mutation that a cancer cell has is contained in the:

Match the term with the correct definition. -Mutation

Match the term with the correct definition. -Malignant

Match the term with the correct definition. -Bolus

Match the term with the correct definition. -Biopsy

Traditional antibiotics can be used to treat cancer.

If the cell control apparatus malfunctions,the cells grow much slower than normal.

____ is (are)used primarily to treat anemia in patients with malignant neoplasms who acquire anemia during chemotherapy.

Match the term with the correct definition. -Benign

A diagnosis of cancer means almost certain death.

How many times will a normal cell divide before it is too old to continue?

Radioactive isotopes often are implanted directly into the cancer site for treatment.

Medications for some cancer patients include schedule IV to schedule V controlled substances.

What are the most common side effects of antimetabolite treatments?

Match the term with the correct definition. -Carcinogen

All of the following are antimetabolites except:

Match the term with the correct definition. -Chemotherapy

Radiation in the form of the sun rays or x-rays may cause cancer.

Cancer can be caused by a virus.

Which of the following persons may be at higher risk for acquiring cancer?

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