Midterm

Question 1

In which salivary gland do most salivary cancers occur?

Answer 1

Parotid

Question 2

Radiation therapy of which of the following cancers does not include regional lymph nodes?

a. Early staged parotid
b. Early staged larynx
c. Early staged nasopharynx
d. All of the above include regional lymph nodes

Answer 2

Early staged larynx

Question 3

What structure of the neck is also known as the glottis?

Answer 3

True vocal cords

Question 4

What is the name of the leaf-shaped cartilage that protects the larynx?

Answer 4

Epiglottis

Question 5

What is commonly referred to as the voice box?

Answer 5

Larynx

Question 6

What is the most common histologic type of head and neck cancer?

Answer 6

Squamous Cell Carcinoma

Question 7

What is the most common form of larynx cancer?

Answer 7

Squamous Cell

Question 8

What condition frequently develops in users of smokeless tobacco?

Answer 8

Leukoplakia

Question 9

What is the most common presenting symptom of larynx cancer?

Answer 9

Hoarseness

Question 10

Which of the following is a function of saliva?

a. Lubricate the food bolus
b. Digestion
c. Oral hygiene
d. All of the above

Answer 10

All of the above

Question 11

Which salivary gland is associated with the Stensen duct?

Answer 11

Parotid

Question 12

Which of the following is not considered a risk factor for larynx cancer?

a. Epstein-Barr virus
b. Poor nutrition
c. Alcohol abuse
d. Human papillomavirus

Answer 12

Epstein-Barr Virus

Question 13

Which anatomic structure contains the true vocal cords?

Answer 13

Glottis

Question 14

Which of the following is not a division of the pharynx?

a. Parapharynx
b. Nasopharynx
c. Oropharynx
d. Laryngopharynx

Answer 14

Parapharynx

Question 15

T/F: Collectively, head and neck cancers are more common in women than men.

Answer 15

False

Question 16

T/F: Over the past decade, the incidence of larynx cancers is on the rise.

Answer 16

False

Question 17

T/F: Most larynx cancers are discovered early.

Answer 17

True

Question 18

T/F: Most salivary glad cancers are squamous cell carcinomas.

Answer 18

False (Adenocarcinomas)

Question 19

T/F: Laser excision is the most common treatment for T3 laryngeal cancers.

Answer 19

False

Question 20

T/F: Xerostomia is a common side effect associated with traditional radiation therapy for early larynx cancer.

Answer 20

False

Question 21

Which cancer can be treated using a water bath to provide dose homogeneity by compensating for the irregular surface with tissue-equivalent material?

Answer 21

Penis

Question 22

Cancer of which urinary organ is most common?

Answer 22

Bladder

Question 23

What is the most common form of kidney cancer?

Answer 23

Transitional Cell Carcinoma

Question 24

What is the most common form of penile cancer?

Answer 24

Squamous Cell Carcinoma

Question 25

What is the primary treatment option for kidney cancer?

Answer 25

Surgery

Question 26

Kidney carcinoma can be attributed to which of the following? I. Cigarette use II. Obesity III. Betel nut chewing

Answer 26

I and II

Question 27

What is the most common presenting symptom of CA kidney?

Answer 27

Hematuria

Question 28

When treating bladder cancer with surgery, what is a TUR?

Answer 28

Trans Urethral Resection

Question 29

In radiation Therapy, when treating the bladder, it is usually: a. Full b. Empty c. Almost empty d. It does not matter

Answer 29

Empty

Question 30

What is the most common risk factor for kidney cancer?

Answer 30

Smoking

Question 31

What is Gerota's fascia?

Answer 31

The covering of the kidney

Question 32

What are common sites for metastases from CA Bladder? a. Lung b. Bone c. Liver d. All of the above

Answer 32

All of the above

Question 33

What is the most common site of metastases from kidney cancer?

Answer 33

Lung

Question 34

T/F: Bladder cancer is more common in men than women.

Answer 34

True

Question 35

T/F: Radiation Therapy is typically used as a primary treatment option for cancer of the bladder.

Answer 35

False

Question 36

T/F: Topical chemotherapy is often used when treating low stage penile cancer.

Answer 36

True

Question 37

At what age should women of normal risk begin having regular annual screening mammograms?

Answer 37

40

Question 38

What does DCIS stand for?

Answer 38

Ductal Carcinoma in situ

Question 39

Cacinoma in situ is at what stage?

Answer 39

stageZero

Question 40

Inflammatory breast cancer is always classified as which T stage?

Answer 40

T4D

Question 41

The lower border of the breast extends to which rib?

Answer 41

Sixth

Question 42

In what quadrant do most breast cancers occur?

Answer 42

Upper outer quadrant (right breast)

Question 43

What ligament holds the breast in place?

Answer 43

Cooper

Question 44

What stage is a 6-cm breast cancer in the upper inner quadrant?

Answer 44

T3

Question 45

Which of the following techniques may be used to adequately irradiate the internal mammary (IM) lymph nodes while limiting the exposure to other organs? a. Anterior posterior (AP) 6 MV only b. Anterior posterior (AP) photon/electron combination c. Anterior posterior (AP) 6 MeV only d. Extended medial tangent

Answer 45

Anterior posterior (AP) photon/electron combination

Question 46

T/F: Chemotherapy is an effective treatment for salivary gland tumors.

Answer 46

False

Question 47

T/F: Primary function of the oral cavity is respiration.

Answer 47

False

Question 48

T/F: Bladder cancer is more common in men than women.

Answer 48

True

Question 49

T/F: Radiation Therapy is typically used as primary treatment option for cancers of the bladder.

Answer 49

False

Question 50

T/F: Topical chemotherapy is often used when treating low stage penile cancers.

Answer 50

True

Question 51

T/F: A woman's risk of developing breast cancer is 1 in 8.

Answer 51

True

Question 52

T/F: Breast implants at an early age increases a woman's risk for developing breast cancer.

Answer 52

False

Question 53

T/F: Breast cancer is the most common cancer in women.

Answer 53

True

Question 54

T/F: Breast cancer risks such as hormonal variables, early menarchy, and late menopause increase your risk, while oopherectomy before 50 decreases the risk.

Answer 54

True

Question 55

T/F: External beam radiation therapy for breast cancer irradiates the entire breast regardless of the tumor size.

Answer 55

True (if you're doing external)

Question 56

T/F: Inverted nipples are always an indication of breast cancer.

Answer 56

False

Question 57

T/F: Most breast lumps feel hard and have irregular edges.

Answer 57

False

Question 58

T/F: Most breast cancers are infiltrating ductal carcinomas.

Answer 58

True

Question 59

T/F: Radiation Therapy is the only treatment necessary for T1 and T2 breast cancers.

Answer 59

False (Lumpectomy first)

Question 60

T/F: Posterior axillary boost field delivers 180 cGy to the axillary lymph nodes.

Answer 60

True

Question 61

A woman’s risk of developing breast cancer in the United States is ____________.

Answer 61

1 in 8