Basics Of Clinical Oncology Quiz

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1.

Reglan and Odansetron are used to help with what most common side effect of chemotherapy?
- A.
  
  Headaches
- B.
  
  Nausea/vomiting
- C.
  
  Body pain
- D.
  
  Abdominal pain
2.

A surgical procedure to remove all or a large part of the breast is called:
- A.
  
  Lumpectomy
- B.
  
  Breast surgery
- C.
  
  Mastectomy
3.

Primary Site is the place where the cancer _____
- A.
  
  Begins
- B.
  
  Ends
- C.
  
  Is treated
4.

The spread of cancer from one part of the body to another by way of the lymphatic system or blood stream is known as __________________
5.

Choose True or False for the following definition: Nodule - A small lump or tumor that can be benign or malignant.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
6.

__________ - procedure that removes a significant part or most of a tumor in cases where it is not possible to remove all of it.
7.

Oncology is concerned with:
- A.
  
  Cancer diagnosis and treatment
- B.
  
  Palliative care for patients with terminal malignancies
- C.
  
  Screening efforts
- D.
  
  Blood disorders such as sickle cell
8.

Synchronous cancer occurs when primary cancer is metastatized to another system
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
9.

Select the correct progression from healthier cells to cancerous cells:
- A.
  
  Dysplastic -> Metaplastic -> Anaplastic
- B.
  
  Anaplastic -> Dysplastic -> Metaplastic
- C.
  
  Dysplastic -> Metaplastic -> Antineoplastic
- D.
  
  Anaplastic -> Metaplastic -> Dysplastic
10.

Basal cell carcinoma and colorectal cancer are two of the rarer types of cancer
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
11.

Which of the following are types of chemotherapy drugs?
- A.
  
  Anti-inflammatory Drugs
- B.
  
  Topoisomerase Inhibitors
- C.
  
  5-HT3 Antagonists
- D.
  
  Mitotic Inhibitors
- E.
  
  Alkylating Agents
12.

________ ________ are proteins and genes which, when present at certain levels in the body, indicate a specific type of cancer. Ex: Elevated calcitonin levels
13.

Which of the following is not a common supporting medication class for chemotherapy?
- A.
  
  Anti-inflammatory drugs
- B.
  
  Dopamine antagonists
- C.
  
  Opiate pain relievers
- D.
  
  Sulfa drugs
14.

In terms of billing, all types of cancer fall under the same ICD-9 code.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
15.

Check all of the following which are subdivisions of oncology:
- A.
  
  Nutritional oncology
- B.
  
  Radiation oncology
- C.
  
  Medical oncology
- D.
  
  Naturopathic oncology
- E.
  
  Surgical oncology
16.

Hand-Foot syndrome is a common side effect with certain kinds of chemotherapies.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False