Exam 1: Test your knowledge quizzes Flashcards

1
Q

Even if you have no further knowledge other than context clues, which of the following bone neoplasms indicates a malignant type - Osteoma or osteosarcoma?

A

Osteosarcoma

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2
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Carcinomas arise from these types of cells

A

Epithelial

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3
Q

Carcinomas typically metastasize via _____

A

Lymphatics

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4
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Sarcomas arise from (tissue of origin)

A

Connective tissue

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5
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Sarcomas typically metastasize via _____

A

Local invasion

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6
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Which of the following are representative of malignant bone tumors that have a high 5-year survival rate (≥50%) with tx?

A. Osteosarcoma
B. Osteoid osteoma 
C. Ewing' sarcoma
D. Osteochondritis dessicans 
E. Multiple myeloma
A

A. Osteosarcoma

C. Ewing’ sarcoma

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7
Q

A benign tumor in which of the following locations would likely be most worrisome?

A. Bone
B. Cartilage
C. CNS
D. Peripheral nerve

A

C. CNS

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8
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Paraneoplastic syndrome is a common syndrome associated with cancer

A. True
B. False

A

B. False

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9
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What “body system” is the most common of all metastatic tumors?

A. Cardiac
B. CNS
C. Pulmonary
D. Integumentary

A

C. Pulmonary

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10
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Which of the following statements is correct:

A. Primary bone cancer is uncommon, but metastasis to the bone is very common.
B. Primary bone cancer is common, but metastasis to the bone is uncommon.

A

A. Primary bone cancer is uncommon, but metastasis to the bone is very common.

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11
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What are the 3 basic modalities of cancer tx?

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  1. Chemotherapy
  2. Radiation
  3. Surgery
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