Deck 30: Colorectal Cancer

Question 1

What is the median age at CRC diagnosis?

A) 44
B) 50
C) 62
D) 71

Answer 1

D

Question 2

Incidence rates for CRC are lowest for _____ women.

A) African American
B) American Indian/Alaska Native
C) Asian/Pacific Islander
D) Hispanic

Answer 2

D

Question 3

What is an advantage of a sigmoidoscopy?

A) It allows for examination of the proximal colon.
B) It can be performed by a nurse practitioner.
C) There are no dietary or medication restrictions.
D) It provides a 3-D visual of the entire colon/rectum.

Answer 3

B

Question 4

How often are colonoscopies currently recommended for those at average risk?

A) every year
B) every 3 years
C) every 5 years
D) every 10 years

Question 5

Growing evidence suggests that _____ may have a protective effect against CRC.

A) calcium and vitamin D
B) calcium and vitamin E
C) iron and vitamin C
D) iron and vitamin E

Question 6

What is the diagnostic test for a positive fecal occult blood test (FOBT)?

A) double contrast barium enema
B) CT colonography
C) colonoscopy
D) flexible sigmoidoscopy

Question 7

Incidence and mortality rates for CRC are increasing while survival rates are declining.

Question 8

The digital rectal exam is recommended as a screening exam by the USMSTF and the USPSTF.

Question 9

Type 2 diabetes has been shown to increase adenoma and CRC risk.

Question 10

A combination of surgery, chemotherapy, and radiation therapy is commonly prescribed for rectal cancer.

Question 11

A person with familial adenomatous polyposis (FAP) will usually develop colon cancer by age 40.

Question 12

What are the symptoms of CRC?

Question 13

What are the three biological pathways known to lead to CRC development?

Question 14

How many stool samples are needed for a Guaiac Fecal Occult Blood Test (gFOBT) and why?

Question 15

Although nonaspirin nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDS) may play a role in preventing adenoma and colorectal cancer, the USPSTF does not recommend their use for the general public. Why?