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

Question 1

Which information is correct about cancer?

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

Answer 1

B

Question 2

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

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

Answer 2

B

Question 3

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

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

Answer 3

B

Question 4

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

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

Question 5

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

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

Question 6

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

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

Question 7

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

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 8

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

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 9

Which is a benefit of surveillance after cancer treatment?

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 10

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

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 11

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

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

Question 12

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

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

Question 13

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

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

Question 14

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

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 15

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

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