23 Psychological, Social, and Occupational Assessment

Question 1

Primary limitation of U of W QOL instrument version 4

Answer 1

does not assess psychological issues

Question 2

In pts with HNC undergoing CRT, when do QOL scores rise above pre-tx scores

Answer 2

6-12 months after tx

Question 3

What are the 2 m/c residual sx after successful tx of HNC with CRT

Answer 3

xerostomia and dysphagia

Question 4

T/F: Laryngeal CA pts who undergo CRT with organ preservation have overall better QOL than those who undergo TL

Answer 4

True

Question 5

What methods have been shown to help ameliorate the adverse effects of CRT in HNC pts

Answer 5

Speech rx, swallowing rx, IMRT, amifostine

Question 6

What is the leading cause of years lost to disability in world today

Answer 6

major depression

Question 7

3 m/c psych conditions in pts seeking cosmetic surgery

Answer 7

Narcissistic and histrionic PD and body dysmorphic d/o

Question 8

What is OSHA limit for noise exposure without hearing protection

Answer 8

140 dB

Question 9

“A patient with Menière’s disease has been disabled for >1 year and is on disability. What functional level is he/she?

Answer 9

6

Question 10

“A patient with a Karnovsky scale score between 50% and 70% is at what level of functioning?

Answer 10

Not able to work but able to care for most of his/her personal needs and live at home