Oncology

Question 1

Which of the following describes the process by which normal cells undergo physical and structural changes as they develop to form different tissues of the body?

a. differentiation
b. dysplasia
c. metaplasia
d. hyperplasia

Answer 1

differentiation

Question 2

Which of the following describes a disorganization of cells in which an adult cell varies from its normal size, shape or organization?

a. differentiation
b. dysplasia
c. metaplasia
d. hyperplasia

Answer 2

dysplasia

Question 3

Which of the following describes the first level of dysplasia it is a reversible and benign but abnormal change in which one adult cell changes from one type to another?

a. differentiation
b. dysplasia
c. metaplasia
d. hyperplasia

Answer 3

metaplasia

Question 4

Which of the following is described as an increase in the number of cells in tissue, resulting in increased tissue mass?

a. differentiation
b. dysplasia
c. metaplasia
d. hyperplasia

Answer 4

hyperplasia

Question 5

_ means the cancer is contained

Answer 5

carcinoma in site

Question 6

Staging refers to the

Answer 6

size 
extent 
amount spread 
where it is located 
how many tumors are present

Question 7

What is the most common and distressing side effect of cancer treatment

Answer 7

cancer-related fatigue

Question 8

Cancer-related fatigue can make it hard to

Answer 8

be with friends and family
do daily activities
follow treatment plan

Question 9

What are the common causes of cancer?

Answer 9

environmental
viral
genetic

Question 10

What are risk factors for cancer?

Answer 10

advancing age
lifestyle 
geographic location and environmental variables
ethnicity
precancerous lesions
stress

Question 11

In which stage is exercise and diet the most effective for cancer rehab?

a. preventative
b. restorative
c. supportive
d. palliative

Answer 11

preventative

Question 12

This stage of rehab is described as back to function before cancer

a. preventative
b. restorative
c. supportive
d. palliative

Answer 12

restorative

Question 13

During this stage, therapy should focus on preventing disease from causing more problems

a. preventative
b. restorative
c. supportive
d. palliative

Answer 13

supportive

Question 14

During this stage, therapy is focused on comfort care, minimizing further complications, decrease pain with no expectation of change in gains

a. preventative
b. restorative
c. supportive
d. palliative

Answer 14

palliative

Question 15

Identify common MS issues in pts with cancer

Answer 15

chemo-induced peripheral neuropathy
spinal accessory nerve palsy 
shoulder dysfunction 
hip pain 
pelvic floor stenosis

Question 16

Chemo therapy can induce peripheral neuropathy (true/false)

Answer 16

true

Question 17

List the 5 common sites of metastasis

Answer 17

lymph nodes
liver
lung
bone
brain

Question 18

This site of metastatsis is usually due to previous cancer-related surgery or adverse effects involving radiation fibrosis

a. lymph nodes
b. liver
c. bone
d. lung

Answer 18

lymph nodes

Question 19

Which site of cancer is the most ominous sign of advanced cancer?

a. lymph nodes
b. liver
c. bone
d. brain

Answer 19

liver

Question 20

What is the most common site of all metastatic tumors?

a. liver
b. lung
c. bone
d. brain

Answer 20

lung

Question 21

What is the primary metastatic site for the stomach, colorectal and pancreas tumors?

a. liver
b. lung
c. bone
d. brain

Answer 21

lung

Question 22

What site of cancer is marked by areas of decreased bone density

a. osteolytic
b. osteoblastic

Answer 22

osteolytic

Question 23

What site of cancer is marked by areas of increased bone density

a. osteolytic
b. osteoblastic

Answer 23

osteoblastic

Question 24

Which two types of cancer metastasize to the brain?

a. liver and lung
b. lung and bone
c. lung and breast
d. breast and bone

Answer 24

lung and breast

Question 25

What are ways to treat cancer patients with pain?

Answer 25

``` positioning exercise garments/splints assistive devices activity modification ```

Question 26

Treatment-related pain can be due to

Answer 26

post surgical neuropathic pain related to chemo post-radiation pain

Question 27

What will you see in the clinic?

Answer 27

``` pain cancer related fatigue lmyphedema Exercise prescription MS concern ```

Question 28

This term is described as tumors producing signs and symptoms at a site distant from the tumor or metastasized sites, it produces local effects and systemic signs a. dysplasia b. metaplasia c. hyperplasia d. paneoplastic syndrome

Answer 28

paneoplastic syndrome

Question 29

What term means the cancer has spread? a. differentiation b. metaplasia c. hyperplasia d. metastatic

Answer 29

metastatic

Question 30

tumors can stimulate _ which allows them to grow and eventually spread

Answer 30

angiogenesis

Question 31

What is the first initial sign of lung cancer?

Answer 31

dry persistent cough

Question 32

What are the 3 primary sites responsible for bone disease? a. liver, lung, breast b. lung, breast, prostate c. lung, brain, prostate d. breast, prostate, liver

Answer 32

lung, breast, prostate

Question 33

The clinical manifestation of this cancer is dependent on location a. lung b. liver c. bone d. brain

Answer 33

brain

Question 34

metaplasia: First level of dysplasia, it is _ and _ but _ change in which one adult cell changes from one type to another

Answer 34

reversible benign abnormal

Question 35

Benign growths are considered harmless (true/false)

Answer 35

true

Question 36

A neoplasm can be classified as

Answer 36

cell type tissue of origin degree of differentiation anatomic site

Question 37

How does PT fit in with rehab for survivors?

Answer 37

surveillance of cancer spread, recurrence or second cancers assessment of medical and psychosocial late effects intervention for consequences of cancer and its treatment coordination between specialists primary care providers to ensure the survivors health needs are met

Question 38

Pain from surgery can be due to

Answer 38

incision nerve pain muscle pain

Question 39

Pain from radiation can be due to

Answer 39

fibrosis | myofacial pain

Question 40

Pain from chemotherapy can be due to

Answer 40

neuropathy | arthralgias/myalgias

Question 41

Pain directly from cancer can be because of

Answer 41

tumor infiltration

Question 42

Pain from overuse can be because of

Answer 42

carpal tunnel syndrome low back pain lateral epicondylitis DeQueirvains

Question 43

What is a red flag related to cancer?

Answer 43

constant pain