Exam 20: Neoplasms and Cancer

The method that can be used as an alternative to surgical removal of a tumor by using heat generated by a needle inserted into the tumor is referred to as:

One reason for staging a malignant tumor at the time of diagnosis is to:

Radiation therapy destroys:

The term apoptosis refers to:

One of the general effects of a malignant cancer is cachexia, which is:

The common local effects of an expanding tumor mass include: 1) obstruction of a tube or duct. 2) anemia and weight loss. 3) cell necrosis and ulceration. 4) tumor markers in the circulation.

The development of neutropenia during chemotherapy for cancer means :

What are malignant neoplasms arising from connective tissue cells called?

Benign tumors in the brain are often life-threatening because they:

What is a benign neoplasm originating from adipose tissue called?

The warning signs for cancer include:

Which term refers to the spread of malignant cells through blood and lymph to distant sites?

All of the following are correct statements about skin cancers EXCEPT:

Which of the following does paraneoplastic syndrome refer to?

Vomiting frequently follows a chemotherapy treatment because:

Which factor provides the basis for the grading of newly diagnosed malignant tumors?

High risk factors for cancer include: 1) human papilloma virus. 2) chronic irritation and inflammation. 3) repeated sun exposure. 4) high family incidence.

Staging systems used to classify a malignant tumor at the time of diagnosis are based on which of the following factors?

Glucocorticoids are often prescribed during a course of chemotherapy and radiation because:

A classification process that applies to a specific malignant tumor and describes the extent of the disease at a given time is called: