Oncology

Question 1

Oncology Definition

Answer 1

Study of cancer

Question 2

Cancer Definition

Answer 2

When normal cells proliferate unchecked
and invade normal tissues

when apoptosis is interrupted or molecular signals for cell growth and proliferation continue unchecked

Question 3

Benign Tumor

Answer 3

Discreteclusters of abnormal cells. Do not spread to other parts of the body.

Question 4

Malignant Tumor

Answer 4

invade local tissues and can metastasize (spread) to other parts of body

Question 5

Tumor Stage

Answer 5

size and spread

Question 6

Tumor Grade

Answer 6

Pathologist Assessment
mitotic activity, vascular/lymphatic invasion,
cellular appearance, and nuclear characteristics

Question 7

Lymphoma

Answer 7

Malignant lymphocytes
proliferate in lymph
tissues

Question 8

Mast cell tumor

Answer 8

Most common malignant
skin tumors of dogs

Question 9

Osteosarcoma

Answer 9

Bone cancer most often in middle-aged, large-breed dogs

Question 10

Oral tumors

Answer 10

Most common is melanoma

Question 11

Carcinomas

Answer 11

Tumors of epithelial tissues

Question 12

Hemangiosarcoma

Answer 12

highly malignant cancer arising from cells that normally create blood vessels

Question 13

Clinical Signs of Cancer

Answer 13

persistent swellings
Non-healing wounds
Weight loss
Loss of appetite
Bleeding/discharge from orifices
Reluctance to exercise or lethargy
Persistent lameness or stiffness
Difficulty breathing, urinating, or defecating

Question 14

Tumor ABCs

Answer 14

Asymmetry
Border
Color
Diameter
Evolving

Question 15

Labwork

Answer 15

CBC
Serum chemistry
Urinalysis

Question 16

Imaging

Answer 16

thoracic rads
thoracic computed tomography (CT)
abdominal imaging - ultrasonography

Question 17

T/F
Patients must be sedated for CT

Answer 17

True

Question 18

T/F
Cytologic diagnoses correlate strongly with biopsy diagnoses

Answer 18

True

Question 19

FNA

Answer 19

Fine Needle Aspirate

Question 20

FNA supplies

Answer 20

22-gauge needle, 6- to 10-mL syringe,
and multiple slides

Question 21

Primary goal of treatment in veterinary oncology

Answer 21

to maintain good quality of life for patient

Question 22

Secondary goal of treatment in veterinary oncology

Answer 22

to prolong patient’s life

Question 23

Surgery is best for

Answer 23

solitary masses that have not metastasized
beyond primary site

Question 24

Radiation Therapy

Answer 24

Uses high-energy waves to kill cancer cells and shrink tumors

Question 25

Does radiation target only cancer cells

Answer 25

No, all cells can be damaged and killed off.

Question 26

Chemotherapy

Answer 26

Use of medicine or drugs to treat cancer

Question 27

T/F
Surgery, radiation, and chemotherapy can all be used together to treat a tumor.

Answer 27

True

Question 28

What kind of gloves are used in chemotherapy?

Answer 28

Powder free

Question 29

Chemotherapy
Dose intensity is maintained through

Answer 29

dose frequency

Question 30

Most common side effects of Chemotherapy

Answer 30

Lethargy
Decreased appetite
Vomiting
Diarrhea

Question 31

ATLS

Answer 31

Acute tumor lysis syndrome
-when tumor cells release their contents into the bloodstream, either spontaneously or in response to therapy, leading to the characteristic findings of hyperuricemia, hyperkalemia, hyperphosphatemia, and hypocalcemia.

Question 32

Palliative Care

Answer 32

Goal is to improve quality of life of patient
Tx symptoms not disease

Question 33

Complementary medicine

Answer 33

Uses nonstandard treatments in combination with standard therapy

Question 34

Integrative medicine

Answer 34

Newer term for an approach to treatment that makes use of complementary, holistic, and conventional treatments in a rational,
evidence-based way

Question 35

Integrative Therapies

Answer 35

Yunnan Baiyao
I’m-Yunity
Rx Clay
Acupuncture
Nutritional management

Question 36

Quality of Life Scale

Answer 36

70 pts max
35 pts and above isacceptable