4th Year TNM

Question 1

Tx

Answer 1

primary tumour cannot be measured

Question 2

T0

Answer 2

primary tumour cannot be found

Question 3

Tis

Answer 3

carcinoma in-situ (abnormal cells present)

Question 4

T1-4

Answer 4

size and extent of primary

Question 5

Nx

Answer 5

nodes cannot be assessed

Question 6

N0

Answer 6

no nodal involvement

Question 7

N1-3

Answer 7

number and location of node metastases

Question 8

M0

Answer 8

no distant spread

Question 9

M1

Answer 9

distant metastases

Question 10

what does PET-CT use?

Answer 10

radioactive tracer (FDG - glucose)

Question 11

what does glucose in a PET scan do?

Answer 11

highlights areas of increased metabolism, cell proliferation or hypoxia

Question 12

what is the use of bone scintography?

Answer 12

detects abnormal metabolic activity in bones

Question 13

duration for pain to be defined as chronic?

Answer 13

3 months

Question 14

morphine overdose management

Answer 14

naloxone

Question 15

conversion of codeine from morphine potency

Answer 15

1/10th

Question 16

conversion of tramadol from morphine potency

Answer 16

1/10th - 1/5th

Question 17

conversion of oxycodone from morphine potency

Answer 17

2

Question 18

conversion of hydromorphone from morphine potency

Answer 18

7.5

Question 19

conversion of methadone from morphine potency

Answer 19

10