Question 1

What is the most common histologic type of head and neck cancer?

Accepted Answer

A)  Adenocarcinoma 
B)  Transitional cell carcinoma 
C)  Squamous cell carcinoma 
D)  Renal cell carcinoma 
A)  Adenocarcinoma 
B)  Transitional cell carcinoma 
C)  Squamous cell carcinoma 
D)  Renal cell carcinoma C

Question 2

A wedged pair with a 90-degree hinge is a typical field arrangement for treatment of the __________________.

Accepted Answer

A)  larynx 
B)  hypopharynx 
C)  maxillary sinus 
D)  nasopharynx 
A)  larynx 
B)  hypopharynx 
C)  maxillary sinus 
D)  nasopharynx C

Question 3

What is the most common presenting symptom of larynx cancer?

Accepted Answer

A)  Sore throat 
B)  Persistent cough 
C)  Hoarseness 
D)  Difficulty breathing 
A)  Sore throat 
B)  Persistent cough 
C)  Hoarseness 
D)  Difficulty breathing C

Question 4

One virus with increasing prevalence in patients diagnosed with certain tumors of the head and neck is the ___________ virus.

Accepted Answer

A)  Epstein Barr 
B)  hepatitis B 
C)  human T-cell type 1 
D)  hepatitis C 
A)  Epstein Barr 
B)  hepatitis B 
C)  human T-cell type 1 
D)  hepatitis C

Question 5

Which of the following is not considered a risk factor for larynx cancer?

Accepted Answer

A)  Epstein-Barr virus 
B)  Poor nutrition 
C)  Alcohol abuse 
D)  Human papillomavirus 
A)  Epstein-Barr virus 
B)  Poor nutrition 
C)  Alcohol abuse 
D)  Human papillomavirus

Question 6

What defines the posterior radiation field border for the treatment of a low-staged larynx cancer?

Accepted Answer

A)  Posterior aspect of the hyoid 
B)  Anterior aspect of the vertebral body 
C)  Midvertebral body 
D)  Posterior aspect of the vertebral body 
A)  Posterior aspect of the hyoid 
B)  Anterior aspect of the vertebral body 
C)  Midvertebral body 
D)  Posterior aspect of the vertebral body

Question 7

In which salivary gland do most salivary cancers occur?

Accepted Answer

A)  Parotid 
B)  Submandibular 
C)  Sublingual 
D)  Minor 
A)  Parotid 
B)  Submandibular 
C)  Sublingual 
D)  Minor

Question 8

What defines the inferior radiation field border for the treatment of a low=staged larynx cancer?

Accepted Answer

A)  Superior aspect of the hyoid 
B)  Cricoid cartilage 
C)  Clavicles 
D)  C7-T1 intervertebral space 
A)  Superior aspect of the hyoid 
B)  Cricoid cartilage 
C)  Clavicles 
D)  C7-T1 intervertebral space

Question 9

What is the most common form of larynx cancer?

Accepted Answer

A)  Adenocarcinoma 
B)  Basal cell 
C)  Squamous cell 
D)  Transitional cell 
A)  Adenocarcinoma 
B)  Basal cell 
C)  Squamous cell 
D)  Transitional cell

Question 10

What is commonly referred to as the voice box?

Accepted Answer

A)  Vestibular folds 
B)  Epiglottis 
C)  Pharynx 
D)  Larynx 
A)  Vestibular folds 
B)  Epiglottis 
C)  Pharynx 
D)  Larynx

Question 11

After what dose of radiation may xerostomia become permanent?

Accepted Answer

A)  1000 to 2000 cGy 
B)  2000 to 3000 cGy 
C)  3000 to 4000 cGy 
D)  4000 to 5000 cGy 
A)  1000 to 2000 cGy 
B)  2000 to 3000 cGy 
C)  3000 to 4000 cGy 
D)  4000 to 5000 cGy

Question 12

After what dose of radiation does xerostomia typically first occur?

Accepted Answer

A)  1000 to 2000 cGy 
B)  2000 to 3000 cGy 
C)  3000 to 4000 cGy 
D)  4000 to 5000 cGy 
A)  1000 to 2000 cGy 
B)  2000 to 3000 cGy 
C)  3000 to 4000 cGy 
D)  4000 to 5000 cGy

Question 13

What T stage is a glottic tumor that involves only one vocal cord but does impair mobility?

Accepted Answer

A)  T1a 
B)  T1b 
C)  T1c 
D)  T2 
A)  T1a 
B)  T1b 
C)  T1c 
D)  T2

Question 14

What T stage is a glottic tumor that involves both vocal cords but does not impair mobility?

Accepted Answer

A)  T1a 
B)  T1b 
C)  T1c 
D)  T2 
A)  T1a 
B)  T1b 
C)  T1c 
D)  T2

Question 15

What defines the superior radiation field border for the treatment of a low-staged larynx cancer?

Accepted Answer

A)  Superior aspect of the hyoid 
B)  Cricoid cartilage 
C)  Inferior aspect of the mandible 
D)  Roof of the mouth 
A)  Superior aspect of the hyoid 
B)  Cricoid cartilage 
C)  Inferior aspect of the mandible 
D)  Roof of the mouth

Question 16

What structure of the neck is also known as the glottis?

Accepted Answer

A)  True vocal cords 
B)  False vocal cord 
C)  Vestibular folds 
D)  Nasal turbinates 
A)  True vocal cords 
B)  False vocal cord 
C)  Vestibular folds 
D)  Nasal turbinates

Question 17

Radiation therapy of which of the following cancers does not include regional lymph nodes?

Accepted Answer

A)  Early staged parotid 
B)  Early staged larynx 
C)  Early staged nasopharynx 
D)  All of the above include regional lymph nodes 
A)  Early staged parotid 
B)  Early staged larynx 
C)  Early staged nasopharynx 
D)  All of the above include regional lymph nodes

Question 18

Which of the following is not a division of the pharynx?

Accepted Answer

A)  Parapharynx 
B)  Nasopharynx 
C)  Oropharynx 
D)  Laryngopharynx 
A)  Parapharynx 
B)  Nasopharynx 
C)  Oropharynx 
D)  Laryngopharynx

Question 19

Which salivary gland is associated with the Stensen duct?

Accepted Answer

A)  Parotid 
B)  Submandibular 
C)  Sublingual 
D)  Minor 
A)  Parotid 
B)  Submandibular 
C)  Sublingual 
D)  Minor

Question 20

What condition frequently develops in users of smokeless tobacco?

Accepted Answer

A)  Erythroplakia 
B)  Leukoplakia 
C)  Thrush 
D)  Dysplasia 
A)  Erythroplakia 
B)  Leukoplakia 
C)  Thrush 
D)  Dysplasia

Exam 31: Head and Neck Cancers

What is the most common histologic type of head and neck cancer?

A wedged pair with a 90-degree hinge is a typical field arrangement for treatment of the __________________.

What is the most common presenting symptom of larynx cancer?

One virus with increasing prevalence in patients diagnosed with certain tumors of the head and neck is the ___________ virus.

Which of the following is not considered a risk factor for larynx cancer?

What defines the posterior radiation field border for the treatment of a low-staged larynx cancer?

In which salivary gland do most salivary cancers occur?

What defines the inferior radiation field border for the treatment of a low=staged larynx cancer?

What is the most common form of larynx cancer?

What is commonly referred to as the voice box?

After what dose of radiation may xerostomia become permanent?

After what dose of radiation does xerostomia typically first occur?

What T stage is a glottic tumor that involves only one vocal cord but does impair mobility?

What T stage is a glottic tumor that involves both vocal cords but does not impair mobility?

What defines the superior radiation field border for the treatment of a low-staged larynx cancer?

What structure of the neck is also known as the glottis?

Radiation therapy of which of the following cancers does not include regional lymph nodes?

Which of the following is not a division of the pharynx?

Which salivary gland is associated with the Stensen duct?

What condition frequently develops in users of smokeless tobacco?

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