Lung Cancer (Small facts)

Question 1

Small Cell Lung Cancer is more likely to become metastasize early on. True or False?

Answer 1

True

Question 2

Mesothelioma is primarily found in?

Answer 2

Men

Question 3

Mesothelioma has a long latent period. True or False?

Answer 3

True

Question 4

What is another cause of lung cancer which involved conflicts in the lining of the lungs? (1 answer)

Answer 4

Asbestos Exposure

Question 5

Lung cancer is the most common malignancy in the U.S., collectively of women and men. True or False?

Answer 5

True

Question 6

What structures are included in the respiratory system?

Answer 6

Nose, Pharynx, Larynx, Trachea and Both Lungs

Question 7

What structures are included in the lower respiratory system?

Answer 7

Trachea and Lungs

Question 8

Where does the trachea begin and end?

Answer 8

Beginnings at inferior border of larynx and bifurcated at carina (T4-T5)

Question 9

What is the lining that encases the lungs?

Answer 9

Visceral Pleura

Question 10

What is the hilum of the lungs?

Answer 10

The hilum is the medial portions of the lungs to which all the nerves, vessels, and other structure enter the lung

Question 11

What other pulmonary disease is difficult to differentiate from lung cancer?

Answer 11

COPD

Question 12

What are the simplest fields for lung cancer?

Answer 12

AP/PA POF