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ALU 301 Chapter 8 Quiz Flashcards

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All of the following statements regarding childhood cancers are correct EXCEPT:

  • juvenile cancer is the second leading cause of death in the US among children under the age of 15
  • mortality and morbidity rates are predictably lower in those children who have received radiation and chemotherapy
  • types and frequencies of juvenile malignancies vary with age, sex, ethnicity, and geographic location
  • sarcomas are more common in teenage children
A

mortality and morbidity rates are predictably lower in those children who have received radiation and chemotherapy

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The most common childhood cancer is:

  • acute leukemia
  • neuroblastoma
  • sarcoma
  • retinoblastoma
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acute leukemia

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All of the following juvenile cancers are commonly diagnosed within the first year of life EXCEPT:

  • nephroblastoma
  • medulloblastoma
  • osteosarcoma
  • neuroblastoma
A

osteosarcoma

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Which of the following statements regarding the risk factors for juvenile cancers is/are correct?

A - most of the primary conditions associated with childhood cancer have significant mortality
B - a very high number of pediatric cancers appear explainable from environmental exposure, at least during pediatric years
C - children who were treated for brain tumors, Hodgkins lymphoma, or who received radiation to the abdomen, pelvis, or chest have the highest risk of serious late effects from their cancer treatment

A only is correct
A and C are correct
B and C are correct
A, B, and C are correct

A

A and C are correct

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All of the following statements regarding brain tumors affecting children are correct EXCEPT:

  • most astrocytomas are low grade malignancies
  • morbidity is high, even with successful treatment outcomes
  • recurrent surgery may be necessary in cases of medulloblastomas
  • ependymomas are commonly found in the frontal lobe
A

ependymomas are commonly found in the frontal lobe

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All of the following statements regarding neuroblastomas are correct EXCEPT:

  • most cases are located in the bone
  • some are identified incidentally from a chest x-ray
  • it is the most common extracranial solid tumor in childhood
  • symptoms include bone pain, loss of appetite, weight loss, fever and fatigue
A

most cases are located in the bone

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The most common treatment option for Wilm’s tumor is:

  • radiation therapy
  • targeted immunotherapy
  • surgery followed by chemotherapy
  • hormonal therapy
A

surgery followed by chemotherapy

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Retinoblastoma is identified by the presence of:

  • muscle atrophy
  • impaired bone growth
  • spinal shortening
  • leukocoria
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leukocoria

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Children with the familial type of retinoblastoma have a higher risk, later in life, of developing:

  • sarcomas
  • Wilm’s tumor
  • astrocytoma
  • neuroblastoma
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sarcomas

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All of the following statements regarding bone tumors are correct EXCEPT:

  • they usually occur within the second and third decades of life
  • pain and swelling are the most common presentations
  • females are affected more than males
  • Ewing sarcoma has a slightly better prognosis than osteosarcoma
A

females are affected more than males

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All of the following can affect the prognosis of a child diagnosed with rhabdomyosarcoma EXCEPT:

  • age at diagnosis
  • site of origin
  • family history
  • presence of metastasis
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family history

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Which of the following statements regarding other juvenile cancers is/are correct?

A - germ cell cancers are commonly found in the chest cavity
B - hepatoblastomas have a very favorable five year survival rate
C - those who survive are likely to have some long term consequences of either the tumor or the treatment

C only is correct
A and B are correct
B and C are correct
A, B, and C are correct

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C only is correct

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Which of the following is/are treatment methods commonly used for germ cell cancer of reproductive organs in childhood?

A - surgery
B - chemotherapy
C - radiation therapy

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A and C are correct
B and C are correct
A, B, and C are all correct

A

A and C are correct

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All of the following statements regarding osteosarcoma are correct EXCEPT:

  • males are affected more than females
  • it typically occurs in the second or third decade of life
  • children with previous retinoblastoma have a higher incidence of osteosarcoma
  • the tumor commonly appears in bone of the smallest size and length
A

The tumor commonly appears in bone of the smallest size and length

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Which of the following is/are late effects of the treatment of Ewing Sarcoma?

A - cardiac toxicity
B - depression
C - fibromyalgia

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A and B are correct
B and C are correct
A, B, and C are correct

A

A only is correct

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All of the following statements regarding medulloblastoma are correct EXCEPT:

  • surgery often results in complete removal of the tumor
  • it occurs almost exclusively in children
  • relapses are common
  • they are typically found in the brain
A

surgery often results in complete removal of the tumor

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Which of the following is/are treatments for neuroblastoma?

A - chemotherapy
B - bone marrow transplant
C - radiation

A only is correct
A and C are correct
B and C are correct
A, B, and C are all correct

A

A, B, and C are all correct

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