Question 1

Which factor causes a patient with cancer to be more responsible for the treatment and personal health?

Accepted Answer

A)  Long-term prognosis 
B)  Availability of oral medications 
C)  Location for treatment 
D)  Cost of health insurance 
A)  Long-term prognosis 
B)  Availability of oral medications 
C)  Location for treatment 
D)  Cost of health insurance B

Question 2

Which intervention has had the highest rate of compliance in patients with cancer?

Accepted Answer

A)  Achieving a weight loss of 5% of a determined period of time 
B)  Engaging in physical exercise beyond several weeks 
C)  Receiving intravenous chemotherapy for early stage cancer 
D)  Eliminating the use of all tobacco products 
A)  Achieving a weight loss of 5% of a determined period of time 
B)  Engaging in physical exercise beyond several weeks 
C)  Receiving intravenous chemotherapy for early stage cancer 
D)  Eliminating the use of all tobacco products C

Question 3

Which could lead to a poorer outcome in a patient with cancer?

Accepted Answer

A)  Beliefs about the disease 
B)  Unknown family history of the disease 
C)  Frequency of medications provided 
D)  Nonadherence to the optimal treatment schedule 
A)  Beliefs about the disease 
B)  Unknown family history of the disease 
C)  Frequency of medications provided 
D)  Nonadherence to the optimal treatment schedule D

Question 4

Which population is most likely to stop taking oral anti-cancer medications?

Accepted Answer

A)  Male gender 
B)  Older patient 
C)  Female gender 
D)  Younger patient 
A)  Male gender 
B)  Older patient 
C)  Female gender 
D)  Younger patient

Question 5

Which is a benefit of surveillance after cancer treatment?

Accepted Answer

A)  Identify other family members who may have the disease 
B)  Contribute to the study of people who have cancer 
C)  Determine if clinical trials are still needed 
D)  Identify new primary cancers earlier 
A)  Identify other family members who may have the disease 
B)  Contribute to the study of people who have cancer 
C)  Determine if clinical trials are still needed 
D)  Identify new primary cancers earlier

Question 6

Which form of cancer treatment has the highest rate of adherence?

Accepted Answer

A)  Surgery 
B)  Radiation 
C)  Oral chemotherapy 
D)  Intravenous chemotherapy 
A)  Surgery 
B)  Radiation 
C)  Oral chemotherapy 
D)  Intravenous chemotherapy

Question 7

Which mHealth intervention has been shown to have a positive impact on a person with or recovering from cancer?

Accepted Answer

A)  Deciding to accept palliative care 
B)  Psychosocial support after hair loss 
C)  Understanding the role of hospice care 
D)  Cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia 
A)  Deciding to accept palliative care 
B)  Psychosocial support after hair loss 
C)  Understanding the role of hospice care 
D)  Cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia

Question 8

For which reason would a patient most likely adhere to an oral anti-cancer medication regimen?

Accepted Answer

A)  Having a questionable prognosis 
B)  Paying the same amount for the medication 
C)  Participating in a clinical trial 
D)  Having to take more doses of medication each day 
A)  Having a questionable prognosis 
B)  Paying the same amount for the medication 
C)  Participating in a clinical trial 
D)  Having to take more doses of medication each day

Question 9

Why has self-management for cancer lagged behind those of other chronic illnesses?

Accepted Answer

A)  Information about self-care is limited 
B)  Treatment was primarily through intravenous medications 
C)  The patient was too ill to be able to perform self-care activities 
D)  Care providers were not interested in investing time in those with this diagnosis 
A)  Information about self-care is limited 
B)  Treatment was primarily through intravenous medications 
C)  The patient was too ill to be able to perform self-care activities 
D)  Care providers were not interested in investing time in those with this diagnosis

Question 10

Which is a patient-focused barrier to cancer care that may be addressed by a patient navigator?

Accepted Answer

A)  Fear 
B)  Fragmented care 
C)  Unwelcome waiting areas 
D)  Limited health insurance coverage 
A)  Fear 
B)  Fragmented care 
C)  Unwelcome waiting areas 
D)  Limited health insurance coverage

Question 11

Which factors are required for a patient to comply with the surveillance approach to prostate cancer treatment?

Accepted Answer

A)  The surveillance approach is offered by the healthcare provider 
B)  The patient accepts the surveillance approach as the treatment plan 
C)  The patient follows all surveillance protocols 
D)  All answer choices are correct 
A)  The surveillance approach is offered by the healthcare provider 
B)  The patient accepts the surveillance approach as the treatment plan 
C)  The patient follows all surveillance protocols 
D)  All answer choices are correct

Question 12

Which could be a reason why patients do not complete follow-up surveillance after cancer treatment?

Accepted Answer

A)  Informed that the treatment was a success and deemed "cancer free" 
B)  Learned from information on the Internet that further testing was not necessary 
C)  Received health plan information that further testing may not be paid for 
D)  Physician does not schedule expected surveillance protocols 
A)  Informed that the treatment was a success and deemed "cancer free" 
B)  Learned from information on the Internet that further testing was not necessary 
C)  Received health plan information that further testing may not be paid for 
D)  Physician does not schedule expected surveillance protocols

Question 13

Which information is correct about cancer?

Accepted Answer

A)  It is the leading cause of death in the United States 
B)  It is the leading cause of death for people aged 45 to 79 years 
C)  Approximately 5% of the total U.S. population had a diagnosis of cancer in 2015 
D)  It is the third cause of death for people of Hispanic and Asian origin living in the United States 
A)  It is the leading cause of death in the United States 
B)  It is the leading cause of death for people aged 45 to 79 years 
C)  Approximately 5% of the total U.S. population had a diagnosis of cancer in 2015 
D)  It is the third cause of death for people of Hispanic and Asian origin living in the United States

Question 14

Which behavior change recommendation is popular and effective among cancer patients and survivors and well supported by physicians?

Accepted Answer

A)  Vegetarian eating plan 
B)  Physical activity 
C)  Meditation and essential oils 
D)  Body detoxification procedures 
A)  Vegetarian eating plan 
B)  Physical activity 
C)  Meditation and essential oils 
D)  Body detoxification procedures

Question 15

Which adverse effect of chemotherapy has been reduced after providing a combination intervention of education and medication?

Accepted Answer

A)  Hair loss 
B)  Mouth ulcers 
C)  Nausea and vomiting 
D)  Lean muscle mass loss 
A)  Hair loss 
B)  Mouth ulcers 
C)  Nausea and vomiting 
D)  Lean muscle mass loss

Which factor causes a patient with cancer to be more responsible for the treatment and personal health?

Which intervention has had the highest rate of compliance in patients with cancer?

Which could lead to a poorer outcome in a patient with cancer?

Which population is most likely to stop taking oral anti-cancer medications?

Which is a benefit of surveillance after cancer treatment?

Which form of cancer treatment has the highest rate of adherence?

Which mHealth intervention has been shown to have a positive impact on a person with or recovering from cancer?

For which reason would a patient most likely adhere to an oral anti-cancer medication regimen?

Why has self-management for cancer lagged behind those of other chronic illnesses?

Which is a patient-focused barrier to cancer care that may be addressed by a patient navigator?

Which factors are required for a patient to comply with the surveillance approach to prostate cancer treatment?

Which could be a reason why patients do not complete follow-up surveillance after cancer treatment?

Which information is correct about cancer?

Which behavior change recommendation is popular and effective among cancer patients and survivors and well supported by physicians?

Which adverse effect of chemotherapy has been reduced after providing a combination intervention of education and medication?

Individual Theories

Understanding Population Health From Multilevel and Community-Based Models

Psychosocial Predictors of Behavior Change

Developmental Influences on Behavior Change: Children, Adolescents, Emerging Adults, and the Elderly

Culture, Behavior, and Health

Dietary Behavior Change

Physical Activity Behavior

Skin Cancer and Melanoma Prevention: Ultraviolet Radiation Exposure, Tanning, and Sun Protection

Addressing Tobacco Use and Dependence

Alcohol Prevention and Treatment: Interventions for Hazardous, Harmful, and Dependent Drinkers

Reducing Stress to Improve Health

Building a Science for Multiple-Risk Behavior Change

Chronic Disease Management Interventions: Cardiovascular Disease

Diabetes Management Behaviors: the Key to Optimal Health and Quality of Life Outcomes

Behavioral Management of Chronic Respiratory Diseases: Examples From Asthma and Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease

Chronic Infectious Disease Management Interventions

Obesity

Interventions With the Family System

School Interventions to Support Health Behavior Change

Prevention of Chronic Disease at the Worksite

Healthcare Provider and System Interventions Promoting Health Behavior Change

The Role of the Built Environment in Supporting Health Behavior Change

Principles of Health Behavior Measurement

Role of Technology in Behavior Change to Expand Reach and Impact on Public Health

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Exam 17: Adherence to Treatment and Lifestyle Changes Among People With Cancer

Which factor causes a patient with cancer to be more responsible for the treatment and personal health?

Which intervention has had the highest rate of compliance in patients with cancer?

Which could lead to a poorer outcome in a patient with cancer?

Which population is most likely to stop taking oral anti-cancer medications?

Which is a benefit of surveillance after cancer treatment?

Which form of cancer treatment has the highest rate of adherence?

Which mHealth intervention has been shown to have a positive impact on a person with or recovering from cancer?

For which reason would a patient most likely adhere to an oral anti-cancer medication regimen?

Why has self-management for cancer lagged behind those of other chronic illnesses?

Which is a patient-focused barrier to cancer care that may be addressed by a patient navigator?

Which factors are required for a patient to comply with the surveillance approach to prostate cancer treatment?

Which could be a reason why patients do not complete follow-up surveillance after cancer treatment?

Which information is correct about cancer?

Which behavior change recommendation is popular and effective among cancer patients and survivors and well supported by physicians?

Which adverse effect of chemotherapy has been reduced after providing a combination intervention of education and medication?

Individual Theories

Understanding Population Health From Multilevel and Community-Based Models

Psychosocial Predictors of Behavior Change

Developmental Influences on Behavior Change: Children, Adolescents, Emerging Adults, and the Elderly

Culture, Behavior, and Health

Dietary Behavior Change

Physical Activity Behavior

Skin Cancer and Melanoma Prevention: Ultraviolet Radiation Exposure, Tanning, and Sun Protection

Addressing Tobacco Use and Dependence

Alcohol Prevention and Treatment: Interventions for Hazardous, Harmful, and Dependent Drinkers

Reducing Stress to Improve Health

Building a Science for Multiple-Risk Behavior Change

Chronic Disease Management Interventions: Cardiovascular Disease

Diabetes Management Behaviors: the Key to Optimal Health and Quality of Life Outcomes

Behavioral Management of Chronic Respiratory Diseases: Examples From Asthma and Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease

Chronic Infectious Disease Management Interventions

Obesity

Interventions With the Family System

School Interventions to Support Health Behavior Change

Prevention of Chronic Disease at the Worksite

Healthcare Provider and System Interventions Promoting Health Behavior Change

The Role of the Built Environment in Supporting Health Behavior Change

Principles of Health Behavior Measurement

Role of Technology in Behavior Change to Expand Reach and Impact on Public Health

Filters