Deck 20: Cancer Oncology

Question 1

Which of the following words means pertaining to a new growth or tumor?

A)Metastasis
B)Neoplastic
C)Malignancy
D)Oncology
E)Mutagenic

Answer 1

Neoplastic

Question 2

Which of the following words containing a prefix, root, and suffix means cancer arising from cells lining the pleural cavity?

A)Mesothelioma
B)Chondrosarcoma
C)Thoracoma
D)Adenocarcinoma
E)Asbestosis

Answer 2

Mesothelioma

Question 3

Which of the following words is derived from the Latin meaning crab?

A)Tumor
B)Malignant
C)Cancer
D)Oncology
E)Metastasis

Answer 3

Cancer

Question 4

Of the following words, which one has an element meaning offspring?

A)Gonadal
B)Protooncogene
C)Progenitor
D)Angiogenesis
E)Proliferate

Question 5

The class of cancer that originates from blood-forming tissues is _____________________.

Question 6

Early cancer that has not invaded surrounding tissues is abbreviated as

A)CT
B)CSI
C)CIS
D)DIC
E)NIH

Question 7

The word benign means

A)excessive electrical activity in the brain
B)a tumor that invades surrounding tissues and metastasizes
C)a collection of fluid in the tissues
D)stimulation of heart rhythm
E)the nonmalignant character of a neoplasm or illness

Question 8

In the word oncology, the root/combining form means

A)specialist
B)study of
C)tumor
D)cancer
E)mass

Question 9

Which of the following words, meaning the origin and development of cancer, is spelled correctly?

A)Karsinoginsis
B)Carsenogennesis
C)Carcenagenasis
D)Carcinogenesis
E)Carsinogenasus

Question 10

The word meaning transport of cancer cells through the bloodstream is ______________, and its plural is ______________.

A)metabolism; metaboli
B)metatarsal; metatarsals
C)metastasis; metastases
D)metastasis; metastaseae
E)metastasis; metastasises

Question 11

Which of the following words means the invasion into a tissue or cell?

A)Neoplastic
B)Malignant
C)Metastasis
D)Proliferation
E)Infiltration

Question 12

Which of the following terms refers to a cancerous tumor of pigment-producing skin cells?

A)Benign melanoma
B)Chondrosarcoma
C)Malignant osteosarcoma
D)Malignant melanoma
E)Malignant hematoma

Question 13

Of the following words, which one means any abnormal swelling?

A)Sarcoid
B)Tumor
C)Neoplasm
D)Benign
E)Cancer

Question 14

Which word containing a prefix, root, and suffix means derived from a single clone of cells?

A)Monoclonal
B)Bivalent
C)Univalent
D)Polyclonal
E)Monocyte

Question 15

The two types of cancer which are most prevalent in the United States are

A)lung and colon cancer
B)colon and prostate cancer
C)prostate and breast cancer
D)breast and skin cancer
E)testicular and lung cancer

Question 16

The word which means capable of invading surrounding tissues and metastasizing to distant organs is

A)cancerous
B)malignant
C)infiltration
D)proliferate
E)neoplastic

Question 17

The abbreviation for cancer is _____________________________.

Question 18

All of the following words have a word element meaning flesh EXCEPT

A)osteosarcoma
B)rhabdomyosarcoma
C)chondrosarcoma
D)sarcoma
E)mesothelioma

Question 19

Two words that have opposite meanings are

A)malignant and metastatic
B)benign and cancerous
C)cancerous and malignant
D)tumor and neoplasm
E)tumor and swelling

Question 20

Which of the following words means pertaining to a malignant neoplasm?

A)Cancerous
B)Metastasis
C)Infiltrate
D)Malignancy
E)Oncogenic

Question 21

Which of the following words has an element meaning bone?

A)Orchiectomy
B)Orthopnea
C)Osteosarcoma
D)Otosclerosis
E)Otalgia

Question 22

______________________ normally prevent mitosis and are activated by DNA damage to stop cell division.

A)Mutagens
B)Protooncogenes
C)Oncogenes
D)Tumor suppressor genes
E)Growth factors

Question 23

____________________ arises from mucus-producing cells in the bronchi and is the most common lung cancer in ________________.

A)Ovarian cancer; women
B)Adenocarcinoma; women
C)Sarcoma; men
D)Lymphoma; young men
E)Leukemia; men

Question 24

An oncogene called HER-2 causes many cases of breast and ovarian cancer. The drug Herceptin is an antibody that targets the HER-2 receptors on the cancer cells, cutting off the chemical signals that the cell needs to keep proliferating. It also marks the abnormal cells for destruction by the immune system. Which of the following statements best describes cancer caused by this oncogene?

A)HER-2 receptors are antigens that can be attacked.
B)All breast and ovarian cancers are linked to HER-2.
C)Immunoglobulins are a promising but, as yet, undeveloped therapy for cancer.
D)The immune system has no way to recognize cancer cells or lyse them.
E)HER-2 receptors block signals for cell division.

Question 25

Which of the following is a cancer arising from connective tissue cells?

A)Carcinoma
B)Mesothelioma
C)Leukemia
D)Sarcoma
E)Lymphoma

Question 26

The root/combining form in the word mediastinoscopy means

A)to examine
B)instrument
C)mediastinum
D)new opening
E)incision into

Question 27

The root/combining form -cid/e means

A)dirty
B)greenish-yellow
C)to kill
D)pest
E)cell

Question 28

In the word bronchoalveolar, the suffix means

A)bronchus
B)condition
C)air sac
D)pertaining to
E)structure

Question 29

Which of the following suffixes means tumor?

A)-emia
B)-oma
C)-osis
D)-itis
E)-ancy

Question 30

Which of the following terms means one of a family of genes involved in cell growth that work in concert to cause cancer?

A)Mutagen
B)Carcinogen
C)Oncogene
D)Genetic defect
E)Gene splicing

Question 31

In the word thoracoscopy, the root/combining form means

A)rib cage
B)rib cartilage
C)chest
D)sternum
E)to examine

Question 32

How would you interpret the following statement in the patient's medical record: "The primary source of cancer spread through the blood to the pulmonary tissues"?

A)The tumor was the only thing found in the lungs.
B)The first cancer spread from the lungs.
C)The main tumor metastasized to the lungs.
D)The secondary tumor resulted from angiogenesis.
E)The first cancer in the lungs was able to metastasize.

Question 33

Implanting radioactive seed through tiny tubes directly into the tumor to give high doses of radiation to the tumor while reducing radiation exposure to the surrounding tissues is called

A)SRS
B)brachytherapy
C)CHART
D)radiotherapy
E)external beam radiation

Question 34

A type of screening test for breast cancer which uses a computer and scanning devices to create three-dimensional images of lesions seen on a mammogram so that a needle can be inserted accurately into the lesion is called a

A)digital mammogram
B)computer-aided detection
C)stereotactic-guided biopsy
D)ductal lavage
E)magnetic resonance imaging

Question 35

Cervical cancer, stomach cancer, and squamous cell skin cancer are examples of carcinomas originating from which cells?

A)Lymph node
B)Blood-forming tissues
C)Pigment producing cells
D)Epithelial
E)Connective tissue, bone cartilage, muscle

Question 36

A test that can detect precancerous cells in the cervix of a female is a ________________.

A)DRE
B)FOBT
C)PSA
D)digital mammography
E)Pap test

Question 37

Secondhand smoke is abbreviated as

A)SAT
B)ETS
C)ETA
D)TAT
E)STD

Question 38

Hodgkin disease is a cancer involving the

A)adrenal gland
B)pituitary gland
C)blood-forming tissues
D)bones and connective tissues
E)lymph nodes

Question 39

The suffix in the word carcinogen means

A)cancer
B)source
C)produce
D)form
E)origin

Question 40

The suffix in the word asbestosis means

A)Asbestos
B)Pertaining to
C)Tumor
D)Condition
E)Structure

Question 41

The abbreviation for the governmental agency that protects workers from environmental hazards is

A)OMB
B)HHS
C)OSHA
D)EPA
E)FDA

Question 42

What does the root/combining form in the word chemotherapy refer to?

A)Chemical
B)Medical treatment
C)To kill
D)Drug
E)Radiation

Question 43

Chemical toxins from the environment are stored in the body mainly in the

A)fat cells
B)skin
C)hair
D)pancreas
E)thyroid

Question 44

An MRI of the RUQ reveals an extremely virulent cancer. It might be

A)Stage I lung cancer
B)Stage IV pancreatic cancer
C)Stage II rectal cancer
D)Grade 1 liver cancer
E)Grade 4 testicular cancer

Question 45

Which of the following words come from the Latin meaning dirty?

A)Poison
B)Mutate
C)Proliferate
D)Pollution
E)Toxin

Question 46

A word which means extremely toxic or pathogenic and is derived from the Latin meaning poisonous is

A)virulent
B)mutagenic
C)carcinogenic
D)radioactive
E)pollution

Question 47

Of the following words, which one means a pigment found in fruits, wine, and teas?

A)Flavonoid
B)Metalloid
C)Synthroid
D)Santhochromia
E)Chromatin

Question 48

Exposure to pesticides increases a man's risk for cancer of the

A)bone
B)pancreas
C)prostate
D)testicular
E)lung

Question 49

A blood test for the detection of prostate cancer is the

A)AFP
B)DRE
C)PSA
D)PET
E)ALT

Question 50

PCBs, dioxins, and arsenic are examples of

A)protooncogenes
B)chemotherapy agents
C)cell receptors
D)carcinogens in cigarette smoke
E)environmental carcinogens

Question 51

A DRE is used to detect

A)an enlarged uterus
B)a breast tumor
C)an enlarged testicle
D)an enlarged prostate gland
E)a lung tumor

Question 52

The percent of cancers that could be prevented by changes in lifestyle and the environment is ____________________.

A)more than 90%
B)75%
C)more than 50%
D)25%
E)less than 10%

Question 53

Which of the following words has an element meaning cell?

A)Fungistatic
B)Pesticide
C)Cytotoxic
D)Detoxify
E)Simplex

Question 54

Obesity is said to be linked to about 10% of breast and colorectal cancers and up to 40% of kidney, esophageal, and endometrial cancers. Which of the following statements best describes the treatment of cancer in obese patients?

A)Most patients seen by Gynecologists are obese and have cancer.
B)Oncologists might consider weight loss as part of a treatment regimen.
C)Urologists are unlikely to refer a patient to an oncologist.
D)Gastroenterologists are least likely to find tumors.
E)Nutritionists contribute little to controlling risk factors for cancer.

Question 55

Monthly self-examination should be done to detect which of the following cancers?

A)skin, larynx, and lungs
B)breasts, ovaries, and cervix
C)breasts, testicles, and skin
D)testicles, colon, and prostate
E)colon, prostate, and pancreas

Question 56

The abbreviation for the government agency responsible for air and water quality is

A)NIH
B)CDC
C)FAA
D)EPA
E)OSHA

Question 57

Which of the following words has a prefix meaning before?

A)Antagonistic
B)Progenitor
C)Postpartum
D)Peripheral
E)Antioxidant

Question 58

A screening test to check for blood in the feces, which may indicate the presence of colon and rectal cancer, is a

A)COPD
B)DEXA
C)HCG
D)FOBT
E)FISH

Question 59

A patient is scheduled for a pneumonectomy. What will the patient have done?

A)A portion of the lung will be removed.
B)The entire lung will be removed.
C)A lobe of the lung will be removed
D)An incision will be made into the chest wall.
E)Fluid will be drained out of the pleural space.

Question 60

The root in the word apoptosis means

A)produce
B)falling
C)separation from
D)death
E)genetic

Question 61

A colony of organisms or cells all having identical genetic constitutions is called a ___________________.

Question 62

Which of the following is a specialist in the structural and functional changes of a disease process?

A) Pediatrician
B) Gerontologist
C) Oncologist
D) Ophthalmologist
E) Pathologist

Question 63

Which of the following words means spontaneously emitting alpha, beta, or gamma rays?

A)Stereotactic
B)Particulate
C)Radiology
D)Radioactive
E)Uranium

Question 64

Which of the following words, meaning a radioactive agent used in diagnostic imaging, is spelled correctly?

A)Radeoneuclid
B)Radiconucklide
C)Radionuclide
D)Radionewklide
E)Radionuclicide

Question 65

Which of the following words has a prefix meaning around?

A)Protooncogene
B)Periphery
C)Polycystic
D)Precancerous
E)Proliferate

Question 66

The A in CEA stands for

A)antibiotic
B)antibody
C)antigen
D)allergen
E)allergy

Question 67

The L in BAL stands for

A)lavage
B)lymphocytosis
C)latent
D)lateral
E)lysis

Question 68

A synonym for segmentectomy is

A)pneumonectomy
B)stereotactic radiosurgery
C)wedge resection
D)lobectomy
E)brachytherapy

Question 69

Examination with an endoscope occurs in

A)scintigraphy and MRI
B)fluoroscopy and CT
C)MRI and PET
D)mediastinoscopy and thoracoscopy
E)PET and scintigraphy

Question 70

The word lavage means

A)high-temperature therapy
B)washing out of a hollow cavity, tube, or organ
C)aspirating a pleural effusion
D)performing an amniocentesis
E)checking patency of an anastomosis by infusion of a contrast medium

Question 71

Which of the following words has a suffix meaning to examine?

A)Fluoroscopy
B)Gastrectomy
C)Amniocentesis
D)Scintigram
E)Endoscope

Question 72

_______________________ is a simple and cost-effective method of identifying lung cancer cells.

A)Thoracentesis
B)Sputum analysis
C)Gastric lavage
D)Mediastinoscopy
E)Bronchoscopy

Question 73

Men over the age of ___________ should have an annual exam for ____________ cancer.

A)20; prostate
B)25; pancreatic
C)30; liver
D)40; ovarian
E)50; prostate

Question 74

The root/combining form in the word mammography means

A)a record
B)process of recording
C)breast
D)woman
E)chest

Question 75

The word progenitor means

A)founder
B)follower
C)division
D)fetal protein
E)reproduction

Question 76

The root/combining form in the word angiogenesis means

A)vein
B)blood vessel
C)formation
D)artery
E)production

Question 77

Which of the following words has a prefix meaning excessive?

A)Hypotensive
B)Hyperfractionated
C)Metastasis
D)Apoptosis
E)Infrared

Question 78

Of the following words, which one has a suffix meaning process of recording?

A)Bronchoscopy
B)Pathology
C)Prostatectomy
D)Rhinoplasty
E)Scintigraphy

Question 79

CEA, AMAS, and alpha-fetoprotein are

A)carcinogens
B)biomarkers
C)phytochemicals
D)enzymes
E)mutagens

Question 80

A drug is labeled as cytotoxic. This means that it is

A)poisonous to cells
B)poisonous to the urinary bladder
C)able to kill cells
D)able to destroy the nucleus
E)poisonous to the genetic material