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ALU 301 Chapter 9 Quiz Flashcards

1
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All of the following signs and symptoms are typical for leukemia EXCEPT:

  • fatigue
  • bruising
  • fever
  • weight gain
A

weight gain

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The most common adult onset leukemia is:

  • chronic myelogenous leukemia (CML)
  • acute lymphocytic leukemia (ALL)
  • acute myelogenous leukemia (AML)
  • chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL)
A

chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL)

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The primary treatment for non-hodgkins lymphoma (NHL) is:

  • chemotherapy
  • radiation therapy
  • bone marrow transplant
  • surgery
A

chemotherapy

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Hairy cell leukemia is a variant of:

  • chronic lymphocytic leukemia
  • acute lymphocytic leukemia
  • chronic myelogenous leukemia
  • acute myelogenous leukemia
A

chronic lymphocytic leukemia

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The primary cause of death from leukemia is:

  • effects of treatment
  • infiltration of vital tissues by leukemic cells
  • age
  • graft vs. host disease
A

infiltration of vital tissues by leukemic cells

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All of the following are poor prognostic indicators for non-hodgkins lymphoma EXCEPT:

  • under age 60
  • mass larger than 10cm
  • abnormal serum lactate dehydrogenase (LDH)
  • relapse after achieving remission
A

under age 60

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All of the following statements regarding

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All of the following statements regarding Hodgkins lymphoma are correct EXCEPT:

  • incidence increases after age of 10
  • diagnosis is made with a biopsy of lymph node
  • it is an inherited disease
  • it is among the most curable forms of cancer
A

it is an inherited disease

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Which of the following statements regarding acute lymphocytic leukemia (ALL) is/are correct?

A - the primary course of treatment is chemotherapy
B - most adults affected achieve long-term remission
C - males have a better prognosis then females

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

A

A only is correct

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All of the following statements regarding chronic myelogenous leukemia (CML) are correct EXCEPT:

  • radiation can be used, but often with palliative intent
  • incidence increases with age
  • once in remission, it lasts a long time
  • allogeneic bone marrow transplants hold the best hope for long term survival
A

once in remission, it lasts a long time

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Certain congenital disorders like down syndrome and Fanconi anemia have been connected to which of the forms of leukemia?

  • acute myelogenous leukemia
  • chronic myelogenous leukemia
  • acute lymphocytic leukemia

A only
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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Which of the following suggests a poorer prognosis for acute lymphocytic leukemia?

A - age of diagnosis between ages 2 and 9
B - high leukocyte counts at diagnosis
C - prolonged time to achieve remission

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

A

B and C are correct

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The diagnosis of Hodgkin lymphoma is usually made by:

  • biopsy
  • computed tomography (CT) scan
  • ultrasound
  • magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)
A

biopsy

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All of the following statements regarding chronic myelogenous leukemia (CML) are correct EXCEPT:

  • it is associated with Philadelphia chromosome
  • it affects males and females equally
  • symptoms are less severe than in acute myelogenous leukemia
  • radiation is palliative rather than curative
A

it affects males and females equally

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Radiation is the primary treatment for:

  • Hodgkin lymphoma
  • non-hodgkin lymphoma
  • chronic myelogenous leukemia
  • chronic lymphocytic leukemia
A

Hodgkin lymphoma

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All of the following statements regarding acute lymphocytic leukemia are correct EXCEPT:

  • it is the most common form of childhood leukemia
  • individuals with Down syndrome can have an increased risk of developing acute lymphocytic leukemia
  • bone marrow transplant is the primary treatment to induce remission
  • most children with 5 years of continuous remission will be cured
A

bone marrow transplant is the primary treatment to induce remission

17
Q

Which of the following suggest malignant nodes commonly associated with lymphoma?

A - soft tender nodes
B - lymph nodes that are fixed to underlying tissue
C - nodes found in areas prone to infection

A only
B only
A and C are correct
B and C are correct

A

B only is correct

18
Q

Which of the following statements about chronic lymphocytic leukemia is/are correct?

A - it is sometimes diagnosed as an incidental finding on routine labs
B - treatment is always chemotherapy
C - the doubling of lymphocytic count in one year is an indicator of a poor prognosis

A only
B only
A and C are correct
B and C are correct

A

A and C are correct

19
Q

Which of the following statements regarding hairy cell leukemia is/are correct?

A - it is slowly progressive disease
B - it tends to affect younger individuals
C - it affects females four times as often as males

A only
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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