NURSING 101 Chapter 13: Cancer Epidemiology

Which characteristic among women correlates with a high morbidity of cancer of the colon, uterus, and kidney? a. Women older than 45 years of age b. Women who have never had children c. Women who have a high body mass index D. Woman who have smoked for more than 10 years ANS: C A recent hypothesis states that the observed increased incidence of such cancers as breast, endometrium, colon, liver, kidney, and adenomas of the esophagus may be associated with obesity. No current research supports the remaining options. PTS: 1 REF: Pages 417-418 | Figure 13-11 2. Which substance has been shown to increase the risk of cancer when used in combination with tobacco smoking? a. Alcohol c. Antihistamines b. Steroids d. Antidepressants ANS: A Alcohol interacts with smoke, increasing the risk of malignant tumors, possibly by acting as a solvent for the carcinogenic chemicals in smoke products. No current research supports the remaining options as having an increased effect on the incidence of cancer when used in combination with tobacco smoking. PTS: 1 REF: Page 420 | Page 422 3. Which cancers pose the highest risk for radiologists? a. Thyroid c. Leukemia b. Breast d. Brain ANS: C Ionizing radiation exposure places radiologists at risk for the development of leukemia, lymphoma, and skin cancers. PTS: 1 REF: Page 424 | Table 13-8 4. Research has shown a link between cancer and which sexually transmitted disease? a. Syphilis c. Human papillomavirus b. Gonorrhea d. Pelvic inflammatory disease