Question 1

Non-Hodgkin's lymphomas are increasing in incidence, partly due to the numbers associated with:

Accepted Answer

A)  an increase in resistant microorganisms. 
B)  an increase in adult obesity. 
C)  an increase in high cholesterol levels. 
D)  an increase in HIV infections. 
A)  an increase in resistant microorganisms. 
B)  an increase in adult obesity. 
C)  an increase in high cholesterol levels. 
D)  an increase in HIV infections. D

Question 2

Malignant neoplasms involving lymphocyte proliferation in the lymph nodes are called:

Accepted Answer

A)  lymphomas 
B)  myelomas 
C)  lymphocytomas 
D)  lymphedemas 
A)  lymphomas 
B)  myelomas 
C)  lymphocytomas 
D)  lymphedemas A

Question 3

Elephantiasis, caused by the obstruction of lymphatic vessels by parasitic worms, is an example of the condition known as:

Accepted Answer

A)  plasma cell myeloma. 
B)  diverticulitis. 
C)  lymphedema. 
D)  obstructive vessel disorder. 
A)  plasma cell myeloma. 
B)  diverticulitis. 
C)  lymphedema. 
D)  obstructive vessel disorder. C

Question 4

A rare illness that involves the overgrowth of lymphoid tissue, although not itself considered a cancer is:

Accepted Answer

A)  Castleman disease. 
B)  hyperlymphatic disease. 
C)  hypolymphatic disease. 
D)  Ann Arbor disease. 
A)  Castleman disease. 
B)  hyperlymphatic disease. 
C)  hypolymphatic disease. 
D)  Ann Arbor disease.

Question 5

The spleen has a number of important functions, which include:

Accepted Answer

A)  lymph production, hematopoiesis, platelet production. 
B)  hematopoiesis, destruction of old erythrocytes, blood reservoir. 
C)  defense from infection, metabolism of vitamins, platelet production. 
D)  lipid metabolism, production of hemoglobin, water absorption. 
A)  lymph production, hematopoiesis, platelet production. 
B)  hematopoiesis, destruction of old erythrocytes, blood reservoir. 
C)  defense from infection, metabolism of vitamins, platelet production. 
D)  lipid metabolism, production of hemoglobin, water absorption.

Question 6

The staging system typically used in determining the stage of the Hodgkin's lymphoma is the:

Accepted Answer

A)  Reed-Sternberg system. 
B)  sequential staging system. 
C)  Ann Arbor system. 
D)  differential landmark system. 
A)  Reed-Sternberg system. 
B)  sequential staging system. 
C)  Ann Arbor system. 
D)  differential landmark system.

Question 7

Multiple myeloma is a neoplastic disease of unknown etiology occurring in older adults and involving:

Accepted Answer

A)  plasma cells. 
B)  T cells. 
C)  NK cells. 
D)  monocytes. 
A)  plasma cells. 
B)  T cells. 
C)  NK cells. 
D)  monocytes.

Question 8

The function of the hormones secreted by the thymus gland is to:

Accepted Answer

A)  break down old erythrocytes and recycle the hemoglobin. 
B)  concentrate the lymph and filter out toxins. 
C)  stimulate lymph production. 
D)  enable lymphocytes to develop into mature T cells. 
A)  break down old erythrocytes and recycle the hemoglobin. 
B)  concentrate the lymph and filter out toxins. 
C)  stimulate lymph production. 
D)  enable lymphocytes to develop into mature T cells.

Question 9

One of the reasons non-Hodgkin's lymphomas are harder to treat than Hodgkin's lymphomas is that they:

Accepted Answer

A)  tend to be much larger than Hodgkin's lymphomas. 
B)  involve multiple nodes and widespread metastases. 
C)  are not affected by the newer drug treatments. 
D)  are asymptomatic until they reach stage IV. 
A)  tend to be much larger than Hodgkin's lymphomas. 
B)  involve multiple nodes and widespread metastases. 
C)  are not affected by the newer drug treatments. 
D)  are asymptomatic until they reach stage IV.

Question 10

The atypical cell that serves as a marker for diagnosing Hodgkin's lymphoma is the:

Accepted Answer

A)  monocyte. 
B)  Ann Arbor cell 
C)  Hodgkin's lymphocyte 
D)  Reed-Sternberg cell 
A)  monocyte. 
B)  Ann Arbor cell 
C)  Hodgkin's lymphocyte 
D)  Reed-Sternberg cell

Non-Hodgkin's lymphomas are increasing in incidence, partly due to the numbers associated with:

Malignant neoplasms involving lymphocyte proliferation in the lymph nodes are called:

Elephantiasis, caused by the obstruction of lymphatic vessels by parasitic worms, is an example of the condition known as:

A rare illness that involves the overgrowth of lymphoid tissue, although not itself considered a cancer is:

The spleen has a number of important functions, which include:

The staging system typically used in determining the stage of the Hodgkin's lymphoma is the:

Multiple myeloma is a neoplastic disease of unknown etiology occurring in older adults and involving:

The function of the hormones secreted by the thymus gland is to:

One of the reasons non-Hodgkin's lymphomas are harder to treat than Hodgkin's lymphomas is that they:

The atypical cell that serves as a marker for diagnosing Hodgkin's lymphoma is the:

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Exam 11: Lymphatic System Disorders

Non-Hodgkin's lymphomas are increasing in incidence, partly due to the numbers associated with:

Malignant neoplasms involving lymphocyte proliferation in the lymph nodes are called:

Elephantiasis, caused by the obstruction of lymphatic vessels by parasitic worms, is an example of the condition known as:

A rare illness that involves the overgrowth of lymphoid tissue, although not itself considered a cancer is:

The spleen has a number of important functions, which include:

The staging system typically used in determining the stage of the Hodgkin's lymphoma is the:

Multiple myeloma is a neoplastic disease of unknown etiology occurring in older adults and involving:

The function of the hormones secreted by the thymus gland is to:

One of the reasons non-Hodgkin's lymphomas are harder to treat than Hodgkin's lymphomas is that they:

The atypical cell that serves as a marker for diagnosing Hodgkin's lymphoma is the:

Introduction to Pathophysiology

Fluid, Electrolyte, and Acid-Base Imbalances

Introduction to Basic Pharmacology and Other Common Therapies

Pain

Inflammation and Healing

Infection

Immunity

Skin Disorders

Musculoskeletal Disorders

Blood and Circulatory System Disorders

Cardiovascular System Disorders

Respiratory System Disorders

Neurological Disorders

Disorders of the Eye, Ear, and Other Sensory Organs

Endocrine System Disorders

Digestive System Disorders

Urinary System Disorders

Reproductive System Disorders

Neoplasms and Cancer

Congenital and Genetic Disorders

Complications due to Pregnancy

Complications due to Adolescence

Complications due to Aging

Immobility and Associated Problems

Stress and Associated Problems

Substance Abuse and Associated Problems

Environmental Hazards and Associated Problems

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