Question 1

Epstein-Barr virus is routinely isolated from cases of cervical cancers.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

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 testE) None of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 3

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) None of the above
G) B) and D)

Question 4

How many Americans will deal with cancer in their lifetime?

Accepted Answer

A)   all
B)   1 in 2
C)   1 in 3
D)   1 in 4
E)   1 in 5F) B) and C)
G) D) and E)

Question 5

Which of the following is not one of the things to watch for in a mole?

Accepted Answer

A)   asymmetry
B)   irregular border
C)   a solid color, usually brown
D)   larger than 6 mm
E)   elevated above the skin surfaceF) A) and C)
G) A) and E)

Question 6

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) B) and E)
G) A) and B)

Question 7

A benign tumor is not dangerous because it cannot metastasize.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Melacine,used against melanoma,is a type of cancer vaccine.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

A mole becomes suspicious when it is greater than 6 mm in diameter.How big is 6 mm approximately?

Accepted Answer

A)   just barely visible, about the size of a pin prick
B)   about the same as one of the letters in this question
C)   about the size of a pencil eraser
D)   about the size of a nickel
E)   about the size of a quarterF) B) and C)
G) A) and E)

Question 10

Which of the following dietary changes will not reduce your risk of developing cancer?

Accepted Answer

A)   Increase your consumption of dark green, leafy vegetables, carrots, and various fruits.
B)   Avoid obesity.
C)   Decrease your consumption of high-fiber foods.
D)   Drink alcohol only in moderation.
E)   Avoid ham and sausage.F) A) and B)
G) C) and D)

Question 11

Which of the following is not a characteristic of cancer cells that distinguishes it from normal cells?

Accepted Answer

A)   Cancer cells lack differentiation.
B)   Cancer cells have abnormal nuclei.
C)   Cancer cells utilize mitosis to divide.
D)   Cancer cells have an unlimited potential to replicate.
E)   Cancer cells form tumors.F) A) and B)
G) All of the above

Question 12

In the case of a proto-oncogene like RET,both copies of the gene must be mutated to increase a predisposition to cancer.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Melanoma is the most serious form of skin cancer.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Contact inhibition means that

Accepted Answer

A)   there are more chromosomes within the nucleus than there should be.
B)   cells are able to divide without the presence of stimulatory growth factors.
C)   cells only divide a certain specified number of times and then quit.
D)   when cells come in contact with a neighbor, they stop dividing.
E)   cells have gained the ability to invade lymphatic and blood vessels.F) A) and B)
G) A) and C)

Question 15

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) A) and B)
G) B) and C)

Question 16

Currently most cancers are diagnosed before metastasis.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

If a tumor suppressor gene becomes mutated,which of the following is not true?

Accepted Answer

A)   Apoptosis is less likely to occur.
B)   The cell cycle continues when it should not.
C)   A "gain-of function" mutation has occurred.
D)   Genes that encode enzymes that repair DNA are not turned on.
E)   Genes that stop the cell cycle are not turned on.F) A) and D)
G) A) and C)

Question 18

Taxol is used to treat what type of cancer?

Accepted Answer

A)   leukemia
B)   lymphoma
C)   testicular cancer
D)   colon cancer
E)   ovarian cancerF) B) and D)
G) A) and E)

Question 19

What is the survival rate for children with childhood leukemia?

Accepted Answer

A)   10%
B)   30%
C)   50%
D)   80%
E)   99%F) A) and B)
G) All of the above

Question 20

When should screening for colorectal cancer begin?

Accepted Answer

A)   in 20s
B)   in 30s
C)   in 40s
D)   in 50s
E)   in 60sF) B) and C)
G) A) and E)

Exam 19: Cancer

Which of the following is not one of the things to watch for in a mole?

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A benign tumor is not dangerous because it cannot metastasize.

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Which two tests are done for prostate cancer?

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If a tumor suppressor gene becomes mutated,which of the following is not true?

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Currently most cancers are diagnosed before metastasis.

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A mole becomes suspicious when it is greater than 6 mm in diameter.How big is 6 mm approximately?

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In the case of a proto-oncogene like RET,both copies of the gene must be mutated to increase a predisposition to cancer.

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

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Contact inhibition means that

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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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When should screening for colorectal cancer begin?

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How many Americans will deal with cancer in their lifetime?

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Melacine,used against melanoma,is a type of cancer vaccine.

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What is the survival rate for children with childhood leukemia?

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Taxol is used to treat what type of cancer?

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

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Epstein-Barr virus is routinely isolated from cases of cervical cancers.

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Which of the following dietary changes will not reduce your risk of developing cancer?

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Which of the following is not a characteristic of cancer cells that distinguishes it from normal cells?

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Melanoma is the most serious form of skin cancer.

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