Deck 7: Oral Cancer

Question 1

Which of the following can be complications from irradiation?

A)Xerostomia
B)Altered taste
C)Osteoradionecrosis
D)All of the above

Answer 1

D
Explanation: D)All of the preceding are complications from irradiation.

Question 2

Which of the following is NOT an appropriate treatment for the symptoms of mucositis due to cancer therapy?

A)Ice chips
B)Topical pain relief solution
C)Spicy food
D)Systemic pain relievers

Answer 2

C
Explanation: C)Spicy food could actually exacerbate mucositis.

Question 3

Which of the following is the ONLY definitive method available for diagnosing oral carcinoma?

A)Surgical biopsy
B)Chemiluminescence
C)MRI
D)Exam by dental professional

Answer 3

A
Explanation: A)Surgical biopsy is the only definitive method available for diagnosing oral carcinoma.

Question 4

Which of the following factors determines the stage of cancer?

A)Size
B)Involvement of lymph nodes
C)Presence or absence of distant metastasis
D)All of the above

Question 5

Performing oral cancer screenings annually on all patients is the current standard of care in dentistry.A visual exam of all tissues is sufficient to meet this requirement.

A)Both statements are true.
B)Both statements are false.
C)First statement is true,second statement is false.
D)First statement is false,second statement is true.

Question 6

How long after initial detection of a lump or lesion should a patient be sent by a dental professional for a reevaluation?

A)14 days
B)60 days
C)6 months
D)1 year

Question 7

Which of the following factors affects a patient's prognosis?

A)Grading
B)Staging
C)Both A and B
D)None of the above

Question 8

Only dental professionals should conduct oral cancer screenings because physicians are NOT qualified to detect oral conditions.

A)Both statement and reason are true.
B)Both statement and reason are false.
C)Statement is true but reason is false.
D)Statement is false but reason is true.

Question 9

Which of the following should be included in tobacco assessment?

A)Amount used
B)Frequency/duration used
C)Previous quit attempts
D)All of the above