3: Gastrointestinal oral premalignancy & cancer

Question 1

What kind of cancer affects the oral cavity?

Answer 1

Oral cancer

Question 2

Oral cancer tends to be found on the lateral borders of the ___ and the floor of the ___.

Answer 2

tongue

mouth

Question 3

The prevalence of oral cancer increases with ___.

Answer 3

age

Question 4

What are some lifestyle factors which increase the risk of oral cancer?

Answer 4

Tobacco

Alcohol

Question 5

Which two lifestyle factors work in synergy to greatly increase your chances of oral cancer?

Answer 5

Alcohol and smoking

Question 6

Which agent, responsible for cervical cancers, can also cause oral cancer?

Answer 6

HPV

human papilloma virus

Question 7

Which organism, commonly causing thrush, is associated with oral cancer?

Answer 7

Candida spp.

Question 8

What is the daily alcohol intake recommendation for men and women?

Answer 8

Two units

Question 9

What is the maximum alcohol intake recommendation per week for men and women?

Answer 9

14 units

(2x 7 units)

Question 10

revise number of units in common drinks

Question 11

How many units is a binge drink for men?

Answer 11

4+ units

Question 12

How many units is a binge drink for women?

Answer 12

6+ units

Question 13

mydrinkaware.co.uk

Question 14

Are alcohol mouthwashes safe?

Answer 14

Yes

No

wish they would make their fking minds up

Question 15

Which dietary deficiencies can contribute to oral cancer?

Answer 15

Vitamins

Iron

Question 16

Why are people with dietary insufficiences more susceptible to oral cancer?

Answer 16

Atrophy of oral mucosa

more susceptible to carcinogens

Question 17

Which colours of lesion suggest oral cancer?

Answer 17

Red and white

Question 18

Oral cancer lesions tend to be (numb / painful).

Answer 18

numb

Question 19

C because cowards get cancer too