Question 1

Which of the following is not a type of chemotherapy?

Accepted Answer

A)   alkylating agents
B)   antimetabolites
C)   antitumor antibiotics
D)   bone marrow transplants
E)   mitotic inhibitorsF) All of the above
G) A) and E)

Question 2

Proto-oncogenes

Accepted Answer

A)   code for proteins that promote the cell cycle.
B)   promote apoptosis.
C)   become tumor suppressor genes when mutated.
D)   are considered "loss-of-function" mutations.
E)   code for angiogenic growth factors.F) B) and C)
G) A) and C)

Question 3

The earlier a cancer is detected,the more likely it can be effectively treated.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Which of the following tests is not used to screen for colon cancer?

Accepted Answer

A)   blood test
B)   digital examination
C)   flexible sigmoidoscopy
D)   fecal occult blood test
E)   double-contrast barium enemaF) B) and D)
G) All of the above

Question 5

Which two tests are done for prostate cancer?

Accepted Answer

A)   mammography, fecal occult blood test
B)   digital rectal examination, Pap test
C)   PSA, testicle self-examination
D)   digital rectal examination, PSA
E)   testicle self-examination, fecal occult blood testF) A) and E)
G) None of the above

Question 6

List the characteristics of cancer cells that make them different from noncancer cells.

Accepted Answer

1.Cancer cells lack differentiation.
2.C...

Question 7

A Pap test looks for what type of cancer?

Accepted Answer

A)   skin cancer
B)   esophageal cancer
C)   bladder cancer
D)   cervical cancer
E)   colon cancerF) A) and B)
G) A) and C)

Question 8

How many Americans will deal with cancer in their lifetime?

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A)   all
B)   one in two
C)   one in three
D)   one in four
E)   one in fiveF) B) and D)
G) C) and D)

Question 9

A benign tumor is not dangerous because it cannot metastasize.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

If you receive the new vaccine against HPV,then you do not need to get Pap tests anymore.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

What was the name of the first gene associated with breast cancer?

Accepted Answer

A)   RB
B)   RET
C)   p53
D)   cyclin D
E)   BRCA1F) All of the above
G) A) and B)

Question 12

Which of the following is not a protective behavior that will help prevent cancer?

Accepted Answer

A)   Don't use tobacco.
B)   Increase consumption of salt-cured, smoked, and nitrite-cured foods.
C)   Don't sunbathe.
D)   Avoid radiation.
E)   Increase consumption of vegetables from the cabbage family.F) B) and D)
G) B) and E)

Question 13

Unfortunately,the cancer in Ted's body has spread to multiple sites.Which is the most viable treatment option to handle Ted's cancer?

Accepted Answer

A)   surgery
B)   radiation therapy
C)   chemotherapy
D)   herbal therapy
E)   vaccinationF) A) and D)
G) A) and C)

Question 14

Explain what CAUTION means as the acronym for the warning signs of cancer.

Accepted Answer

C = change in bowel or bladder habits A ...

Question 15

Which of the following is not a type of immunotherapy?

Accepted Answer

A)   cancer vaccines
B)   anti-p53 engineered adenovirus
C)   cytokine therapy
D)   monoclonal antibodies
E)   genetically engineered antigen presenting cellsF) A) and D)
G) A) and C)

Question 16

The American Cancer Society publicizes seven warning signals,which spell out the word CAUTION.The "C" in CAUTION stands for change in

Accepted Answer

A)   skin coloring.
B)   bowel or bladder habits.
C)   sensitivity to heat or cold.
D)   sleep habits.
E)   eating habits.F) B) and D)
G) None of the above

Question 17

When the p53 gene is overexpressed in normal cells,the cells are killed.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Cancers of epithelial tissues are called

Accepted Answer

A)   leukemias.
B)   sarcomas.
C)   carcinomas.
D)   lymphomas.
E)   blastomas.F) A) and B)
G) A) and E)

Question 19

Which of the following is a side effect of radiation therapy that is not also a side effect of chemotherapy?

Accepted Answer

A)   nausea, vomiting
B)   dry, red, irritated skin and/or blisters
C)   diarrhea
D)   fatigue and weakness
E)   weight loss and hair lossF) A) and B)
G) B) and C)

Question 20

If someone has no genetic predisposition to cancer,then environmental exposure to carcinogens will not cause them to develop cancer.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 20: Cancer

How many Americans will deal with cancer in their lifetime?

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List the characteristics of cancer cells that make them different from noncancer cells.

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Proto-oncogenes

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Explain what CAUTION means as the acronym for the warning signs of cancer.

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Which of the following tests is not used to screen for colon cancer?

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The earlier a cancer is detected,the more likely it can be effectively treated.

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Which of the following is not a type of chemotherapy?

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A benign tumor is not dangerous because it cannot metastasize.

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Which of the following is a side effect of radiation therapy that is not also a side effect of chemotherapy?

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If someone has no genetic predisposition to cancer,then environmental exposure to carcinogens will not cause them to develop cancer.

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If you receive the new vaccine against HPV,then you do not need to get Pap tests anymore.

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Which of the following is not a protective behavior that will help prevent cancer?

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Which two tests are done for prostate cancer?

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Unfortunately,the cancer in Ted's body has spread to multiple sites.Which is the most viable treatment option to handle Ted's cancer?

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When the p53 gene is overexpressed in normal cells,the cells are killed.

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Cancers of epithelial tissues are called

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Which of the following is not a type of immunotherapy?

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The American Cancer Society publicizes seven warning signals,which spell out the word CAUTION.The "C" in CAUTION stands for change in

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What was the name of the first gene associated with breast cancer?

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A Pap test looks for what type of cancer?

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