Question 1

There is a link between human papillomavirus (HPV)infection and ovarian cancer.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Which of the following cancers is significantly more prevalent outside the United States?

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A)  pancreatic cancer
B)  stomach cancer
C)  bladder cancer
D)  kidney cancerE) B) and C)
F) C) and D)

Question 3

Smoking is the key risk factor for bladder cancer.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Antioxidants may act as anticarcinogens.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Breast cancer is linked to alcohol consumption.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Pete has an outdoor job and is frequently out in the sun for an entire day.List five strategies that can help Pete avoid skin damage and skin cancer.

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1. Wear protective clothing: Pete should...

Question 7

Late onset of menstruation and early onset of menopause are risk factors for breast cancer.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Cigarette smoke is a complete carcinogen because it acts as both an initiator and a promoter.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Which of the following is TRUE about cancer death rates since 1990?

Accepted Answer

A)  Death rates from cancer are declining.
B)  Death rates from cancer are increasing.
C)  There has been no change in cancer death rates.
D)  There is no reliable data available on cancer death rates.E) None of the above
F) All of the above

Question 10

A malignant tumor is different from a benign tumor in that a malignant tumor is

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A)  less of a threat to the patient.
B)  capable of invading surrounding structures.
C)  dangerous only if its physical presence interferes with bodily functions.
D)  enclosed in a membrane.E) B) and C)
F) All of the above

Question 11

Sarcomas arise from

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A)  connective and fibrous tissue.
B)  epithelial layers.
C)  blood-forming cells.
D)  lymph nodes.E) A) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 12

It is recommended that girls get an HPV/cervical cancer vaccine at what age?

Accepted Answer

A)  11-12
B)  15-17
C)  18-25
D)  over age 25E) A) and D)
F) All of the above

Question 13

A woman is more likely to develop breast cancer if

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A)  she had her first child before age 30.
B)  her diet is low in monounsaturated fat.
C)  her diet is high in vegetables.
D)  she is obese.E) C) and D)
F) All of the above

Question 14

Smoking is responsible for what percentage of lung cancer?

Accepted Answer

A)  55 percent
B)  72 percent
C)  90 percent
D)  100 percentE) None of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 15

The most common treatment for skin cancer is

Accepted Answer

A)  chemotherapy.
B)  radiation therapy.
C)  surgical removal.
D)  immunotherapy.E) C) and D)
F) All of the above

Question 16

A characteristic of a skin lesion that may be a melanoma is one with a

Accepted Answer

A)  diameter greater than the diameter of a pencil eraser.
B)  symmetrical shape.
C)  smooth border.
D)  solid brown color.E) C) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 17

Techniques for early detection of prostate cancer include a digital rectal exam and

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A)  ultrasound.
B)  surgery.
C)  a prostate-specific antigen (PS
A)  blood test.
D)  a CAT scan.E) None of the above
F) C) and D)

Question 18

Diet can be a key risk factor for cancer.Describe three general dietary strategies for cancer prevention,and then list eight foods that would be good anti-cancer dietary choices.

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Three general dietary strategies for can...

Question 19

Scraping cells from the cervix for examination to screen for cancerous changes is called

Accepted Answer

A)  cryotherapy.
B)  curetting.
C)  a Pap test.
D)  an endometrial smear.E) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 20

_____________ are more likely to develop and die from melanoma.

Accepted Answer

A)  Women
B)  Men
C)  Children
D)  TeensE) A) and D)
F) A) and C)

Exam 16: Cancer

Late onset of menstruation and early onset of menopause are risk factors for breast cancer.

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The most common treatment for skin cancer is

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Breast cancer is linked to alcohol consumption.

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Techniques for early detection of prostate cancer include a digital rectal exam and

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_____________ are more likely to develop and die from melanoma.

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A woman is more likely to develop breast cancer if

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Smoking is responsible for what percentage of lung cancer?

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Smoking is the key risk factor for bladder cancer.

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It is recommended that girls get an HPV/cervical cancer vaccine at what age?

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Scraping cells from the cervix for examination to screen for cancerous changes is called

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A malignant tumor is different from a benign tumor in that a malignant tumor is

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Which of the following cancers is significantly more prevalent outside the United States?

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A characteristic of a skin lesion that may be a melanoma is one with a

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Which of the following is TRUE about cancer death rates since 1990?

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There is a link between human papillomavirus (HPV)infection and ovarian cancer.

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Pete has an outdoor job and is frequently out in the sun for an entire day.List five strategies that can help Pete avoid skin damage and skin cancer.

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Antioxidants may act as anticarcinogens.

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Sarcomas arise from

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Cigarette smoke is a complete carcinogen because it acts as both an initiator and a promoter.

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