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Test #2 Flashcards

1
Q

Which of the following is not a common lymphatic field name for our breast cancer patients?

BCT
SCV
PAB
IMC

A

BCT

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2
Q

Triple negative breast cancers have a __________ prognosis.

A

worse

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3
Q

Which of the following is not a breast cancer receptor?

ER
MR
PR
HER2

A

MR

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4
Q

Select the following skin reactions that are common from radiation therapy treatment for breast cancer patients. (choose all that apply)

-Alopecia
-Hyper/Hypopigmentation
-Pruritis
-Dermatitis

A

-Alopecia
-Hyper/Hypopigmentation
-Pruritis
-Dermatitis

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5
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Which of the following is NOT a goal of breast conservation treatment?

A

Achieve uniformity in both the treated and the untreated breast

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6
Q

Dry desquamation may occur after ___________cGY.

A

40cGy

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7
Q

Describe briefly how brachytherapy, or accelerated partial breast irradiation (APBI), can be used to treat our patients with breast cancer. How does this treatment differ from EBRT?

A

One difference between EBRT and APBI is that EBRT is completely external. While APBI radioactive seeds mus be placed near to tumor internally. These seeds are placed close to the tumor where they kill cancerous cells.

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8
Q

What is the primary function of the respiratory system?

A

Exchange of gases

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9
Q

The left lung consists of ___ lobes; the right lung consists of ___ lobes.

A

2; 3

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10
Q

________________ is the only known risk factor for mesothelioma.

A

Asbestos

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11
Q

What is the only definitive way to diagnose lung cancer?

A

Biopsy

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12
Q

Which of the following are common side effects of radiation treatment for lung cancer? (3)

A

Esophagitis
Fatigue
Dyspnea

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13
Q

Non-small cell lung cancer is __________ common than small cell lung cancer.

A

more

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14
Q

Please explain how you, as a radiation therapist, would advise a lung cancer patient (and discuss this with the rad onc) to manage his/her symptoms throughout treatment. The patient is experiencing shortness of breath, especially when lying down on the table for treatment.

A

When a patient is experiencing these types of symptoms I would adivse them to speak to the nurse. If the patient is having too much trouble I might sugggest a different set up to the rad oncologist where the patients is not lying down flat.

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15
Q

Multiple tumor types are included in the head and neck region. Which type of primary tumor is most common?

A

Squamous cell carcinoma

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16
Q

Which of the following is not a main group for lymph nodes in the head and neck region?

-Facial group
-Submandibular group
-Extraglandular parotid group
-Cervical nodes

A

Cervical nodes

17
Q

After what dose of radiation does xerostomia typically first occur?

A

1500 cGy

18
Q

What is the most common presenting symptom of larynx cancer?

A

Hoarseness

19
Q

Which of the following is not considered in the head and neck region when talking about cancer patients.

A

Brain

20
Q

Treatment for head and neck cancer is the most dependent on ______________ and stage.

A

Tumor location

21
Q

The pharynx consists of….. (choose all that apply).

A

oropharynx
nasopharynx
hypopharynx

22
Q

Chemicals that enhance the lethal effects of radiation are known as ____________.

A

radiosensitizers

23
Q

The 5-year survival of patients with glioblastoma multiforme (GBM) is:

A

22%

24
Q

What is the most common type of brain tumor?

A

Metastatic brain lesions

25
Q

What is the most common CNS tumor in children?

A

Medulloblastoma

26
Q

Match the following presenting symptom to the location in the brain.

Frontal lobe

Parietal lobe

Occipital lobe

Cerebellum

Hypothalamus

Temporal lobe

A
  • Mood disturbances
  • Paralysis
  • Loss of vision
  • Loss of balance
  • Emotional changes
  • Perceptual/spatial disturbances
27
Q

Which of the following is most significant to the prognosis of brain tumors?

A

Grade

28
Q

What defines the inferior radiation field border for the treatment of the whole brain for palliation?

A

Superior orbital ridge
External auditory meatus

29
Q

What is a grade IV astrocytoma called?

A

Glioblastoma

30
Q

Explain why chemotherapy is not always effective in CNS patients.

A

Because of the blood brain barrier. This blocks chemotherapy from reaching its target.

31
Q

How many lobes in left breast?

A

2

32
Q

What is the most common breast brachytherapy device called?

A

SAVI

33
Q

What are the three hormone receptors commonly tested for breast cancer patients?

A

Estrogen receptor,
Progesterone receptor,
HER2

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