Question 1

Which of the following has been shown to increase the risk of cancer when used in combination with tobacco smoking?

Accepted Answer

A) Alcohol 
B) Steroids 
C) Antihistamines 
D) Antidepressants 
A) Alcohol 
B) Steroids 
C) Antihistamines 
D) Antidepressants A

Question 2

Which of the following environmental factors has been shown to have the greatest effect on the frequency of genetic mutations in humans?

Accepted Answer

A) Tobacco use 
B) Radiation exposure 
C) Obesity 
D) Alcohol abuse 
E) Stressful occupation 
A) Tobacco use 
B) Radiation exposure 
C) Obesity 
D) Alcohol abuse 
E) Stressful occupation A, B, C

Question 3

Which of the following diagnostic tests provides the greatest exposure to ionizing radiation?

Accepted Answer

A) A four-view mammogram 
B) A whole body DEXA scan 
C) A CT scan of the abdomen 
D) A PET scan of the brain 
A) A four-view mammogram 
B) A whole body DEXA scan 
C) A CT scan of the abdomen 
D) A PET scan of the brain C

Question 4

Which characteristic among women correlates with a high morbidity of cancer of the colon, liver, gallbladder, pancreas, breast, uterus, and kidney?

Accepted Answer

A) Women older than 45 years of age 
B) Women who never had children 
C) Women who had a high body mass index 
D) Woman who smoked for more than 10 years 
A) Women older than 45 years of age 
B) Women who never had children 
C) Women who had a high body mass index 
D) Woman who smoked for more than 10 years

Question 5

Research data support the relationship between ultraviolet sunlight exposure and the development of:

Accepted Answer

A) basal cell carcinoma. 
B) squamous cell carcinoma. 
C) melanoma. 
D) non-Hodgkin lymphoma. 
E) soft tissue sarcoma. 
A) basal cell carcinoma. 
B) squamous cell carcinoma. 
C) melanoma. 
D) non-Hodgkin lymphoma. 
E) soft tissue sarcoma.

Question 6

The most important risk factors associated with the development of skin melanoma include:

Accepted Answer

A) light-colored hair. 
B) blue eyes. 
C) fair skin. 
D) freckles. 
E) history of acne. 
A) light-colored hair. 
B) blue eyes. 
C) fair skin. 
D) freckles. 
E) history of acne.

Question 7

Tobacco smoking is associated with cancers of all of the following except:

Accepted Answer

A) lung. 
B) skin. 
C) bladder. 
D) kidney. 
E) pancreas. 
A) lung. 
B) skin. 
C) bladder. 
D) kidney. 
E) pancreas.

Question 8

An increased number of sexual partners have been shown to be related to the incidence of cervical cancer.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

There is no current evidence that associates adult obesity with cancer formation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Alcohol consumption has been proven to be a consistent risk factor in the development of which of the following major cancers?

Accepted Answer

A) Colorectal 
B) Kidney 
C) Breast 
D) Esophageal 
E) Pancreatic 
A) Colorectal 
B) Kidney 
C) Breast 
D) Esophageal 
E) Pancreatic

Exam 12: Cancer Epidemiology

Which of the following has been shown to increase the risk of cancer when used in combination with tobacco smoking?

Which of the following environmental factors has been shown to have the greatest effect on the frequency of genetic mutations in humans?

Which of the following diagnostic tests provides the greatest exposure to ionizing radiation?

Which characteristic among women correlates with a high morbidity of cancer of the colon, liver, gallbladder, pancreas, breast, uterus, and kidney?

Research data support the relationship between ultraviolet sunlight exposure and the development of:

The most important risk factors associated with the development of skin melanoma include:

Tobacco smoking is associated with cancers of all of the following except:

An increased number of sexual partners have been shown to be related to the incidence of cervical cancer.

There is no current evidence that associates adult obesity with cancer formation.

Alcohol consumption has been proven to be a consistent risk factor in the development of which of the following major cancers?

Cellular Biology

Altered Cellular and Tissue Biology

The Cellular Environment: Fluids and Electrolytes, Acids and Bases

Genes and Genetic Diseases

Genes, Environment, and Common Diseases

Innate Immunity: Inflammation

Adaptive Immunity

Alterations in Immunity and Inflammation

Infection

Stress and Disease

Biology, Clinical Manifestations, and Treatment of Cancer

Cancer in Children

Structure and Function of the Neurologic System

Pain, Temperature Regulation, Sleep, and Sensory Function

Alterations in Cognitive Systems, Cerebral Hemodynamics and Motor Function

Disorders of the Central and Peripheral Nervous Systems and the Neuromuscular Junction

Neurobiology of Schizophrenia, Mood Disorders, and Anxiety Disorders

Alterations of Neurologic Function in Children

Mechanisms of Hormonal Regulation

Alterations of Hormonal Regulation

Structure and Function of the Reproductive System

Alterations of the Reproductive Systems

Sexually Transmitted Infections

Structure and Function of the Hematologic System

Alterations of Erythrocyte Function

Alterations of Leukocyte, Lymphoid, and Hemostatic Function

Alterations of Hematologic Function in Children

Structure and Function of the Cardiovascular and Lymphatic Systems

Alterations of Cardiovascular Function

Alterations of Cardiovascular Function in Children

Structure and Function of the Pulmonary System

Alterations of Pulmonary Function

Alterations of Pulmonary Function in Children

Structure and Function of the Renal and Urologic Systems

Alterations of Renal and Urinary Tract Function

Alterations of Renal and Urinary Tract Function in Children

Structure and Function of the Digestive System

Alterations of Digestive Function

Alterations of Digestive Function in Children

Structure and Function of the Musculoskeletal System

Alterations of Musculoskeletal Function

Alterations of Musculoskeletal Function in Children

Structure, Function, and Disorders of the Integument

Alterations of the Integument in Children

Shock, Multiple Organ Dysfunction Syndrome, and Burns in Adult

Shock, Multiple Organ Dysfunction Syndrome, and Burns in Children

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