Module 2 Quiz On Colorectal Cancer
8 Questions
| Total Attempts: 330
This is a final exam for a pathophysiology course.
Questions and Answers
- 1.Which of the following is not a screening test for Colorectal Cancer?
- A.
Colonoscopy
- B.
Endarterectomy
- C.
Sigmoidoscopy
- D.
Barium Enema
- E.
Fecal Occult Blood Test
- 2.Which of the following is not a risk factor for Colorectal Cancer?
- A.
Age greater than 50 years
- B.
History of certain kinds of cancer
- C.
Family history of colorectal cancer
- D.
Low levels of mercury on the blood stream
- 3.Which of the following is most important in the prevention of Colorectal Cancer?
- A.
Early detection of polyps and colorectal cancer
- B.
Annual physical exam by a licensed medical doctor
- C.
Annual colonoscopy
- D.
Annual digital rectal exam
- 4.Which of the following stages is characterized by a tumor on the innermost layersof the colon?
- A.
Stage 4
- B.
Stage 0
- C.
Stage 5
- D.
Stage 3
- 5.Which form of treatment is advised for Stage 4 Colorectal Cancer?
- A.
Surgery
- B.
Radiation
- C.
Chemotherapy
- D.
Cryotherapy
- 6.Which of the following is not used as a chemotherapeutical agent for colorectal cancer?
- A.
Zofran
- B.
Fluorouracil
- C.
Oxaliplatin
- D.
Irinotecan
- 7.Which of the following is not a common side effect of chemotherapeutical treatment for colorectal cancer?
- A.
Mouth sores
- B.
Diarrhea
- C.
Nausea and vomiting
- D.
Hair loss
- 8.Which of the following is not a home treatment for mouth sores resulting from chemotherapeutical treatment for colorectal cancer?
- A.
Drinking cold liquids
- B.
Use of a straw
- C.
Rinsing with warm salt water
- D.
Hot packs applied to the jaw
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