Quiz 17: Antineoplastic Agents

All of the following are examples of systemic therapy except: A) radiation B) chemotherapy C) hormone therapy D) targeted therapy

All of the following are symptoms of breast cancer except: A) a new lump in the breast B) obesity C) swollen skin D) change in breast size

Which of the following increase(s) the risk of breast cancer? A) family history B) late menopause C) early menarche D) All of these answers are correct.

What percentage of breast lumps are found by the women themselves? A) 10 B) 50 C) 90 D) 100

All of the following are symptoms of BPH except: A) nocturia B) inability to completely empty bladder C) urinary retention D) excessive production of urine

Possible symptoms of prostate cancer may include: A) persistent back pain B) painful ejaculation C) blood or pus in urine or semen D) All of these answers are correct.

The American Cancer Society recommends that individuals age 50 or older have all of the following screenings performed yearly except: A) Pap test B) breast self-exam (BSE) C) PSA D) DRE

All of the following statements regarding helping children deal with cancer are true except: A) Household routines should be kept as normal as possible. B) Children should not be asked to help perform household chores. C) Be prepared to answer questions about cancer and death. D) Provide extra time for hugs and kisses.

The normal hemoglobin range for an adult female is: A) 150,000-450,000 g/100 mL of blood B) 4-8 g/100 mL of blood C) 12-16 g/100 mL of blood D) 14-18 g/100 mL of blood

To lessen the severity of nausea and vomiting, patients undergoing chemotherapy should be told to: A) avoid unpleasant odors B) eat small, frequent meals C) refrain from smoking D) All of these answers are correct.

All of the following statements regarding patient education for those undergoing chemotherapy are true except: A) Minor infections do not need to be reported to the physician, as long as the body temperature does not go above 103 degrees. B) Watch for signs of bleeding. C) Family members should be taught proper hand-washing techniques and infection control. D) Call the physician to report heat, redness, and swelling.

Adverse effects of antineoplastic agents include: A) nausea and vomiting B) bone marrow depression C) alopecia D) All of these answers are correct.

The generic name for Myleran is: A) melphalan B) busulfan C) methotrexate D) cytarabine

The usual adult dosage of Kytril (Granisteron) is: A) 1 mg, 1 hour before and 12 hours after anticancer medicine B) 8 mg, 30 minutes before and 8 hours after anticancer medicine C) 100 mg, 1 hour before anticancer medicine D) 0.5 mg, 1 hour before and 12 hours after anticancer medicine

Zofran, Kytril, and Anzemet are used to control: A) alopecia B) bone marrow depression C) nausea and vomiting D) fatigue

Plant alkaloids and natural products that inhibit mitosis are called: A) antibiotics B) nitrosoureas C) alkylating agents D) mitotic inhibitors

Chemical compounds that cause chromosome breakage and prevent the formation of new DNA are called: A) antitumor antibiotics B) nitrosoureas C) alkylating agents D) mitotic inhibitors

An antiestrogen that is used in hormone therapy is: A) Casodex B) Faslodex C) Megace D) Femara

The treatment of disease by stimulating the body's immune system is called: A) radiation therapy B) chemotherapy C) immunotherapy D) oncology

Chemotherapy is the treatment of choice when a cancer is: A) inoperable and disseminated B) disseminated but may be removed surgically C) unresponsive to radiation therapy but may be removed surgically D) localized and may be removed surgically

The 5-year survival rate for localized and properly treated breast cancer is 92%.

Women who wait until after age 30 to have children have a decreased risk of breast cancer.

Prostate cancer is the leading cause of cancer death in men.

Age is a risk factor of developing prostate cancer.

The Gleason grading system is used to classify the stage and grade of breast cancer.

Antineoplastic agents kill or destroy malignant cells but do not harm normal cells.

The resting phase of the cell cycle is the G1 phase.

Match each term with its meaning. a.alopecia b.cytotoxic c.local therapy d.extravasation e.exacerbation f.anorexia g.malignant h.metastasis i.remission j.stomatitis k.teratogenic -treating a tumor at its site

Match each term with its meaning. a.alopecia b.cytotoxic c.local therapy d.extravasation e.exacerbation f.anorexia g.malignant h.metastasis i.remission j.stomatitis k.teratogenic -symptoms of disease are lessened

Match each term with its meaning. a.alopecia b.cytotoxic c.local therapy d.extravasation e.exacerbation f.anorexia g.malignant h.metastasis i.remission j.stomatitis k.teratogenic -loss of hair

Match each term with its meaning. a.alopecia b.cytotoxic c.local therapy d.extravasation e.exacerbation f.anorexia g.malignant h.metastasis i.remission j.stomatitis k.teratogenic -symptoms are most severe

Match each term with its meaning. a.alopecia b.cytotoxic c.local therapy d.extravasation e.exacerbation f.anorexia g.malignant h.metastasis i.remission j.stomatitis k.teratogenic -inflammation of the mouth

Match each term with its meaning. a.alopecia b.cytotoxic c.local therapy d.extravasation e.exacerbation f.anorexia g.malignant h.metastasis i.remission j.stomatitis k.teratogenic -fluids escape into surrounding tissue

Match each term with its meaning. a.alopecia b.cytotoxic c.local therapy d.extravasation e.exacerbation f.anorexia g.malignant h.metastasis i.remission j.stomatitis k.teratogenic -destructive to cells

Match each term with its meaning. a.alopecia b.cytotoxic c.local therapy d.extravasation e.exacerbation f.anorexia g.malignant h.metastasis i.remission j.stomatitis k.teratogenic -cancerous

Match each term with its meaning. a.alopecia b.cytotoxic c.local therapy d.extravasation e.exacerbation f.anorexia g.malignant h.metastasis i.remission j.stomatitis k.teratogenic -producing or forming a severely malformed fetus

Match each term with its meaning. a.alopecia b.cytotoxic c.local therapy d.extravasation e.exacerbation f.anorexia g.malignant h.metastasis i.remission j.stomatitis k.teratogenic -loss of appetite

Match each term with its meaning. a.alopecia b.cytotoxic c.local therapy d.extravasation e.exacerbation f.anorexia g.malignant h.metastasis i.remission j.stomatitis k.teratogenic -spreading of cancer from one part of the body to another