Question 1

What is the mean age at ovarian cancer diagnosis in the general population?&#10;A) 15&#10;B) 38&#10;C) 47&#10;D) 59

Accepted Answer

The mean age at ovarian cancer diagnosis is typically around 59 years old, as it is more common in postmenopausal women.

Question 2

Which of the following is a symptom of ovarian cancer?&#10;A) secretion of lymphatic fluid&#10;B) periodic stilted breathing&#10;C) bloating from abdominal pressure&#10;D) low urinary urgency

Accepted Answer

Bloating from abdominal pressure is a common symptom of ovarian cancer, as the disease can cause swelling and discomfort in the abdomen.

Question 3

Which of the following is believed to help protect against ovarian cancer?&#10;A) breastfeeding&#10;B) lower parity&#10;C) diaphragm use for contraception&#10;D) central obesity

Accepted Answer

Breastfeeding is believed to help protect against ovarian cancer due to hormonal changes that occur during lactation, which may reduce the risk.

Question 4

Studies suggest that the use of _____ in the perineal region poses an elevated risk for ovarian cancer.&#10;A) witch hazel&#10;B) powder&#10;C) products containing vitamin E&#10;D) alcohol-based products

Accepted Answer

Studies have shown that the use of talcum powder in the perineal region is associated with an increased risk of ovarian cancer.

Question 5

Which condition is a risk factor for ovarian cancer, and also shares etiologic risk factors for ovarian cancer, such as obesity, infertility, and menstrual abnormalities?&#10;A) endometriosis&#10;B) uterine prolapse&#10;C) pelvic inflammatory disease (PID)&#10;D) polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS)

Accepted Answer

Polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) is a risk factor for ovarian cancer and shares etiologic risk factors such as obesity, infertility, and menstrual abnormalities.

Question 6

An increase of which serum marker is an indicator of ovarian cancer?&#10;A) transferrin&#10;B) CA-125&#10;C) prealbumin&#10;D) apolipoprotein A1

Accepted Answer

CA-125 is a protein that is often elevated in the blood of women with ovarian cancer and is used as a tumor marker to help diagnose and manage the disease.

Question 7

Two genes have been identified with risk exclusively of ovarian cancer.

Accepted Answer

BRCA1 and BRCA2 are two genes associated with an increased risk of ovarian cancer, but they are also linked to other cancers, such as breast cancer.

Question 8

Infertility has been associated with a decreased risk for ovarian cancer.

Accepted Answer

Infertility is generally associated with an increased risk of ovarian cancer, not a decreased risk.

Question 9

Hysterectomy and tubal ligation appear to have a protective effect only when performed during the reproductive years.

Accepted Answer

Research suggests that these procedures may reduce the risk of certain conditions, such as ovarian cancer, when performed during the reproductive years, possibly due to hormonal changes or reduced exposure to certain risk factors.

Question 10

Familial ovarian cancer appears to have superior prognosis compared with nonfamilial cases.

Accepted Answer

Familial ovarian cancer is often associated with mutations in specific genes, such as BRCA1 and BRCA2, which can lead to earlier detection and more targeted treatment options.

Question 11

Surgical removal of the ovaries and fallopian tubes appears to significantly reduce the risk of ovarian cancer in women with a BRCA1 mutation.

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Question 12

What are the four common classifications of invasive epithelial ovarian cancers?

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Question 13

Why are women with BRCA mutations cautioned about the use of oral contraceptive (OC) use if OC use helps reduce the risk of ovarian cancer?

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Question 14

What connection did Dubeau believe might exist between ovulation and the dissemination of malignant cells?

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Question 15

Why did the National Cancer Institute begin advising against screening for ovarian cancer?

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Deck 27: Ovarian Cancer