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USMLE Step 2 CK > Oncology > Flashcards

Oncology Flashcards

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1
Q

best initial biopsy for breast CA

A

FNA

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2
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most accurate test for breast CA

A

open biopsy

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3
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which biopsy type does not allow for testing of receptor types

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FNA

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4
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which test is useful when breast mass varies with menstruation

A

ultrasound

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5
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pt with breast CA, enlarged hilar node, test?

A

PET

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6
Q

which treatment for breast CA is always wrong

A

radical mastectomy

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7
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which medication do u use for patients with multiple first degree relatives with breast CA

A

tamoxifen

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8
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which medication is most likely to benefit breast CA patients

A

aromatase inhibitors

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9
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which breast CA treatment increases osteoporosis

A

aromatase inhibitors

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10
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which breast CA treatment increases endometrial CA risk and clots

A

tamoxifen

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11
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which treatment do you use for Her2/neu positive breast CA

A

Trastuzumab, decreases risk of recurrence

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12
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best initial test for prostate CA

A

biopsy

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13
Q

most accurate test for prostate CA

A

biopsy

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14
Q

gleason score is a measure of

A

malignant potential

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15
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hormonal treatments for prostate CA do what

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control size and progression. Do NOT prevent recurrence

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16
Q

when do you do PSA

A

when patient requests and is <75

17
Q

which type of lung CA is unresectable in 95%

A

small cell CA

18
Q

most accurate test for ovarian CA

A

biopsy

19
Q

best initial test for ovarian CA

A

US or CT

20
Q

alphafetoprotein is increased in which testicular CAs

A

nonseminomatous CA

21
Q

BHCG is increased in which testicular CAs

A

all

22
Q

Tx for testicular CA

A

orchiectomy, radiation for local, chemo for wide

23
Q

which answer is always the wrong Tx for testicular CA

A

Needle biopsy of testicle

24
Q

Frequency of PAPs

A

start at 21, q 3 yrs, until 65

25
Q

If ASCUS what is next step

A

HPV testing, if positive colposcopy, if negative repeat pap in 6 mo

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