Sure! Here are 20 multiple-choice questions related to oncology disorders and their management:
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What is the most common type of cancer in men? a) Lung cancer
b) Prostate cancer
c) Colorectal cancer
d) Skin cancer -
Which of the following is a common risk factor for breast cancer? a) Age
b) Smoking
c) Excessive alcohol consumption
d) All of the above -
What is the primary purpose of chemotherapy? a) To remove tumors surgically
b) To kill or slow the growth of cancer cells
c) To alleviate pain
d) To enhance quality of life -
In which stage of cancer is the tumor confined to its original location? a) Stage I
b) Stage II
c) Stage III
d) Stage IV -
Which imaging technique is most commonly used for cancer detection? a) MRI
b) CT scan
c) X-ray
d) Ultrasound -
Which of the following is NOT a typical side effect of radiation therapy? a) Fatigue
b) Nausea
c) Hair loss
d) Increased energy levels -
What does the Gleason score indicate? a) The stage of the cancer
b) The aggressiveness of prostate cancer
c) The presence of metastasis
d) The response to chemotherapy -
Which type of cancer is associated with the Epstein-Barr virus (EBV)? a) Breast cancer
b) Lung cancer
c) Hodgkin lymphoma
d) Pancreatic cancer -
What is the purpose of palliative care in oncology? a) To cure cancer
b) To provide relief from symptoms and improve quality of life
c) To support surgical procedures
d) To administer chemotherapy -
Which immunotherapy drug is commonly used to treat melanoma? a) Tamoxifen
b) Pembrolizumab (Keytruda)
c) Methotrexate
d) Doxorubicin -
What does TNM stand for in cancer staging? a) Tumor, Node, Metastasis
b) Treatment, Neoplasm, Malignancy
c) Tumor, Number, Measurement
d) Treatment, Node, Management -
What is an oncologist? a) A doctor specializing in heart disease
b) A specialist in cancer diagnosis and treatment
c) A surgeon specializing in orthopedic disorders
d) A nutritionist specializing in dietary cancers -
Which blood test is often used as a tumor marker in prostate cancer? a) CA-125
b) PSA (Prostate-Specific Antigen)
c) CEA (Carcinoembryonic Antigen)
d) AFP (Alpha-Fetoprotein) -
What is the primary treatment option for localized lung cancer? a) Chemotherapy
b) Radiotherapy
c) Surgery
d) Hormonal therapy -
In oncology, what does "adjuvant therapy" refer to? a) Therapy given before the main treatment
b) Therapy given after the main treatment to enhance outcomes
c) Therapy used for symptom management
d) Alternative medicine approaches -
What is the role of a clinical trial in cancer treatment? a) To provide standard care
b) To test new therapies and treatment protocols
c) To collect data for insurance purposes
d) To provide free treatment to all patients -
Which of the following is a type of targeted therapy? a) Hormonal therapy
b) Radiation therapy
c) Chemotherapy
d) CAR T-cell therapy -
What does metastatic cancer mean? a) Cancer that has not spread
b) Cancer that has spread to distant parts of the body
c) Cancer that is benign
d) Cancer that is in remission -
Which of the following lifestyle changes can help reduce cancer risk? a) Smoking cessation
b) Regular exercise
c) Healthy diet
d) All of the above -
What does the term “remission” mean in the context of cancer? a) The cancer is completely gone
b) The cancer is stabilized and symptoms are minimal
c) The cancer is actively spreading
d) The cancer is being treated with no response
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