Question 1

What type of intervention involves subjecting the cancerous part of the body to toxic substances intended to poison the cancer cells?

Accepted Answer

Chemotherapy is a cancer treatment that involves the use of drugs to kill cancer cells. The drugs used in chemotherapy are toxic substances that are intended to poison the cancer cells. Chemotherapy drugs can be taken orally or injected into the body, and they travel through the bloodstream to reach cancer cells throughout the body. The goal of chemotherapy is to destroy cancerous cells while minimizing damage to healthy cells.

Question 2

In a study that examined women who experienced a severely stressful event and were screened for symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), what did the authors find when the women were re-evaluated 14 years later?

Accepted Answer

The authors found that women who exhibited five or more symptoms of PTSD were three times more likely to have coronary heart disease. The other options presented are not supported by the study.

Question 3

Your 46-year-old neighbor just learned that he has pancreatic cancer. What are your thoughts about this?

Accepted Answer

Pancreatic cancer has the lowest survival rate among all types of cancer. It is a devastating diagnosis, and it is natural to feel sadness and concern for the neighbor who has received this news. While there are treatment options, the prognosis is generally poor, and the road ahead will likely be difficult.

Question 4

In a study examining treatment approaches for individuals who had heart disease (Blumenthal et al., 2005), which group exhibited better cardiovascular functioning as well as lower levels of distress and depression?

Accepted Answer

The stress management and exercise groups exhibited better cardiovascular functioning as well as lower levels of distress and depression according to the study.

Question 5

Ralph was given good news and bad news by his physician. The bad news was that he has cancer; the good news was that the survival rate for the type of cancer that he has is 87%. Which of the following types of cancer does Ralph most likely have?

Accepted Answer

Prostate cancer generally has a high survival rate, often around 87% or higher, compared to other types like pancreatic cancer, which has a much lower survival rate.

Question 6

Over the years, plaque builds up on the coronary arteries, causing the passage of blood through the arteries to become constricted. What is the name of this condition?

Accepted Answer

Atherosclerosis is the condition where plaque builds up on the coronary arteries, causing the passage of blood through the arteries to become constricted. Cystic fibrosis is a genetic disorder affecting the lungs and digestive system, multiple sclerosis is a neurological disorder affecting the central nervous system, and amniocentesis is a prenatal test used to diagnose certain genetic disorders.

Question 7

In what procedure for cardiovascular disease does a surgeon insert a tube into a blocked artery and inflate a tiny balloon that flattens the fatty deposits against the wall and allows blood to flow more freely?

Accepted Answer

Angioplasty is a procedure in which a surgeon inserts a catheter or tube into a blocked artery and inflates a tiny balloon that flattens the fatty deposits against the wall, allowing blood to flow more freely. This is a minimally invasive procedure that can be done without the need for open heart surgery.

Question 8

In a study conducted by Coleman and colleagues (2008), ____ of American women aged 50-64 reported receiving regular mammograms to screen for breast cancer, compared to ____ of British women.

Accepted Answer

The answer of In a study conducted by Coleman and...

Question 9

Ed is a middle-aged male who is a high-risk candidate for coronary heart disease. Which of the following are recommendations to help Ed lower his risk?

Accepted Answer

Establishing a healthy diet, increasing exercise, and quitting smoking are all proven ways to lower the risk of coronary heart disease. Getting more sleep, sun, potassium, and taking specific supplements are not as directly related to reducing this risk.

Question 10

Across countries, men are at such a higher risk than women for cardiovascular disease because they are more likely to ____.

Accepted Answer

Smoking is a well-known risk factor for cardiovascular disease, and men are more likely than women to smoke across countries.

Question 11

Worldwide, what is the second leading cause of death among adults?

Accepted Answer

Cancer is the second leading cause of death worldwide among adults, following cardiovascular disease.

Question 12

What is the type of cancer with the lowest universal survival rate?

Accepted Answer

Pancreatic cancer has the lowest universal survival rate, with an overall five-year survival rate of less than 10%.

Question 13

The most common type of cancer among men is ________, whereas ____ cancer is the most common type among women.

Accepted Answer

Prostate cancer is the most common type of cancer among men and breast cancer is the most common type of cancer among women. Therefore, option C - prostate; breast is the correct answer.

Question 14

Which of the following cancers have the lowest 5-year survival rate?

Accepted Answer

The cancers with the lowest 5-year survival rate are pancreatic and lung cancer. Both have a 5-year survival rate of less than 20%.

Question 15

What is the term that describes the building up of plaque in the arteries?

Accepted Answer

Atherosclerosis is the term that describes the build-up of plaque in the arteries. Pulmonary disease refers to conditions that affect the lungs, high blood pressure is a condition where the force of blood against the walls of the arteries is too high, and coronary disease is a type of heart disease that affects the blood vessels supplying the heart muscle.

Question 16

Why is cardiovascular disease so high in countries like Russia?

Accepted Answer

A high rate of smoking is one of the leading causes of cardiovascular disease in Russia. Studies have shown that smoking is a major risk factor for heart disease, and a large percentage of the Russian population is known to smoke.

Question 17

Smoking increases the risk of cardiovascular disease. What condition affecting the cardiovascular system occurs when plaque builds up on coronary arteries, causing the blood flow through these arteries to become constricted?

Accepted Answer

Atherosclerosis is the condition affecting the cardiovascular system that occurs when plaque builds up on coronary arteries, causing the blood flow through these arteries to become constricted.

Question 18

What is the most common type of cancer among women?

Accepted Answer

Breast cancer is the most common type of cancer among women globally. In 2020, it accounted for 30% of all newly diagnosed cancers in women.

Question 19

What is the most common type of cancer among men?

Accepted Answer

According to the American Cancer Society, prostate cancer is the most common form of cancer among men, excluding skin cancer.

Question 20

Your mother has breast cancer and went through a very difficult treatment program, but is doing well now. You are a young woman who smokes; what can you do to ensure that you lower your risks of breast cancer?

Accepted Answer

Smoking is a known risk factor for many types of cancer, including breast cancer. Quitting smoking is one of the most important things you can do to lower your risk of developing breast cancer.

Quiz 11: Middle Adulthood

What type of intervention involves subjecting the cancerous part of the body to toxic substances intended to poison the cancer cells?

In a study that examined women who experienced a severely stressful event and were screened for symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) , what did the authors find when the women were re-evaluated 14 years later?

Your 46-year-old neighbor just learned that he has pancreatic cancer. What are your thoughts about this?

In a study examining treatment approaches for individuals who had heart disease (Blumenthal et al., 2005) , which group exhibited better cardiovascular functioning as well as lower levels of distress and depression?

Ralph was given good news and bad news by his physician. The bad news was that he has cancer; the good news was that the survival rate for the type of cancer that he has is 87%. Which of the following types of cancer does Ralph most likely have?

Over the years, plaque builds up on the coronary arteries, causing the passage of blood through the arteries to become constricted. What is the name of this condition?

In what procedure for cardiovascular disease does a surgeon insert a tube into a blocked artery and inflate a tiny balloon that flattens the fatty deposits against the wall and allows blood to flow more freely?

In a study conducted by Coleman and colleagues (2008) , of American women aged 50-64 reported receiving regular mammograms to screen for breast cancer, compared to of British women.

Ed is a middle-aged male who is a high-risk candidate for coronary heart disease. Which of the following are recommendations to help Ed lower his risk?

Across countries, men are at such a higher risk than women for cardiovascular disease because they are more likely to ____.

Worldwide, what is the second leading cause of death among adults?

What is the type of cancer with the lowest universal survival rate?

The most common type of cancer among men is ____, whereas cancer is the most common type among women.

Which of the following cancers have the lowest 5-year survival rate?

What is the term that describes the building up of plaque in the arteries?

Why is cardiovascular disease so high in countries like Russia?

Smoking increases the risk of cardiovascular disease. What condition affecting the cardiovascular system occurs when plaque builds up on coronary arteries, causing the blood flow through these arteries to become constricted?

What is the most common type of cancer among women?

What is the most common type of cancer among men?

Your mother has breast cancer and went through a very difficult treatment program, but is doing well now. You are a young woman who smokes; what can you do to ensure that you lower your risks of breast cancer?

Quiz 11: Middle Adulthood

What type of intervention involves subjecting the cancerous part of the body to toxic substances intended to poison the cancer cells?

In a study that examined women who experienced a severely stressful event and were screened for symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) , what did the authors find when the women were re-evaluated 14 years later?

Your 46-year-old neighbor just learned that he has pancreatic cancer. What are your thoughts about this?

In a study examining treatment approaches for individuals who had heart disease (Blumenthal et al., 2005) , which group exhibited better cardiovascular functioning as well as lower levels of distress and depression?

Ralph was given good news and bad news by his physician. The bad news was that he has cancer; the good news was that the survival rate for the type of cancer that he has is 87%. Which of the following types of cancer does Ralph most likely have?

Over the years, plaque builds up on the coronary arteries, causing the passage of blood through the arteries to become constricted. What is the name of this condition?

In what procedure for cardiovascular disease does a surgeon insert a tube into a blocked artery and inflate a tiny balloon that flattens the fatty deposits against the wall and allows blood to flow more freely?

In a study conducted by Coleman and colleagues (2008) , ____ of American women aged 50-64 reported receiving regular mammograms to screen for breast cancer, compared to ____ of British women.

Ed is a middle-aged male who is a high-risk candidate for coronary heart disease. Which of the following are recommendations to help Ed lower his risk?

Across countries, men are at such a higher risk than women for cardiovascular disease because they are more likely to ____.

Worldwide, what is the second leading cause of death among adults?

What is the type of cancer with the lowest universal survival rate?

The most common type of cancer among men is ________, whereas ____ cancer is the most common type among women.

Which of the following cancers have the lowest 5-year survival rate?

What is the term that describes the building up of plaque in the arteries?

Why is cardiovascular disease so high in countries like Russia?

Smoking increases the risk of cardiovascular disease. What condition affecting the cardiovascular system occurs when plaque builds up on coronary arteries, causing the blood flow through these arteries to become constricted?

What is the most common type of cancer among women?

What is the most common type of cancer among men?

Your mother has breast cancer and went through a very difficult treatment program, but is doing well now. You are a young woman who smokes; what can you do to ensure that you lower your risks of breast cancer?

In a study conducted by Coleman and colleagues (2008) , of American women aged 50-64 reported receiving regular mammograms to screen for breast cancer, compared to of British women.

The most common type of cancer among men is ____, whereas cancer is the most common type among women.