CTR Exam Prep UPDATED Actual Exam
Questions and CORRECT Answers
Aspiration - CORRECT ANSWER- ✔✔refers to the removal of a sample of fluid and cells
through a needle
Fine needle aspiration - CORRECT ANSWER- ✔✔refers to the use of a slender needle to
remove fluid from a cyst or clusters of cells from a solid lump.
Biopsy - CORRECT ANSWER- ✔✔refers to the removal of a sample of tissue for purposes
of diagnosis
Core needle biopsy - CORRECT ANSWER- ✔✔refers to the use of a small cutting needle to
remove a core of tissue for microscopic examination
Allogeneic bone marrow transplant - CORRECT ANSWER- ✔✔procedure involving an
infusion of bone marrow or stem cells from a donor that are given to the patient after they
have received high-dose chemotherapy
Autologous bone marrow transplant - CORRECT ANSWER- ✔✔procedure in which a
patient's own bone marrow or stem cells are given to them after they have received high-dose
chemotherapy
Autologous stem cell transplantation - CORRECT ANSWER- ✔✔procedure in which blood-
forming stem cells are removed, stored, and later given back to the same person
Boron Neutron Capture Therapy (BNCT) - CORRECT ANSWER- ✔✔form of radiation
therapy in which a substance that contains boron is injected into a blood vessel. The boron
collects in the tumor cells. The patient then receives radiation therapy with atomic particles
called neutrons. the neutrons react with the boron to kill the tumor cells without harming
normal cells.
Radioembolization - CORRECT ANSWER- ✔✔form of radiation therapy that involves the
use of tiny beads that hold the radioisotope yttrium 90 (Y 90) which are injected into an
, artery. The beads collect in the tumor and the yttrium 90 (Y 90) gives off radiation. This
destroys the blood vessel that the tumor needs to grow and kills the cancer cells.
Radioimmunotherapy - CORRECT ANSWER- ✔✔form of radiation therapy in which the
radioactive substance is linked to an antibody that locates and kills tumor cells when injected
into the body.
Chemoembolization (also referred to as TACE and transarterial chemoembolization) -
CORRECT ANSWER- ✔✔procedure in which the blood supply to a tumor is blocked after
anticancer drugs are given in blood vessels near the tumor
Percutaneous biopsy - CORRECT ANSWER- ✔✔procedure in which tissue is obtained by
puncture of a tumor, the tissue within the lumen of the needle being detached by rotation, and
the needle withdrawn. This procedure is also called a needle biopsy. The radiologist uses an
ultrasound machine or the CT scanner, but not a computer to decide on the most suitable
point for inserting the biopsy needle to obtain tissue.
Cone biopsy - CORRECT ANSWER- ✔✔procedure in which an inverted funnel shaped area
of tissue is excised, as from the uterine cervix
Excisional biopsy - CORRECT ANSWER- ✔✔refers to removing the entire tumor lesion for
diagnosis
Bolus - CORRECT ANSWER- ✔✔a large dose of a substance given by injection for the
purpose of rapidly achieving the needed therapeutic concentration in the bloodstream
Boost - CORRECT ANSWER- ✔✔an extra dose of radiation given to a specific area of the
body
Infusion - CORRECT ANSWER- ✔✔the introduction of a substance (e.g., drug, fluid,
electrolyte) interstitially or directly into a vein by means of gravity flow
Frozen section - CORRECT ANSWER- ✔✔a sliver of frozen biopsy tissue that provides a
quick preliminary diagnosis, but is not 100 percent reliable
Questions and CORRECT Answers
Aspiration - CORRECT ANSWER- ✔✔refers to the removal of a sample of fluid and cells
through a needle
Fine needle aspiration - CORRECT ANSWER- ✔✔refers to the use of a slender needle to
remove fluid from a cyst or clusters of cells from a solid lump.
Biopsy - CORRECT ANSWER- ✔✔refers to the removal of a sample of tissue for purposes
of diagnosis
Core needle biopsy - CORRECT ANSWER- ✔✔refers to the use of a small cutting needle to
remove a core of tissue for microscopic examination
Allogeneic bone marrow transplant - CORRECT ANSWER- ✔✔procedure involving an
infusion of bone marrow or stem cells from a donor that are given to the patient after they
have received high-dose chemotherapy
Autologous bone marrow transplant - CORRECT ANSWER- ✔✔procedure in which a
patient's own bone marrow or stem cells are given to them after they have received high-dose
chemotherapy
Autologous stem cell transplantation - CORRECT ANSWER- ✔✔procedure in which blood-
forming stem cells are removed, stored, and later given back to the same person
Boron Neutron Capture Therapy (BNCT) - CORRECT ANSWER- ✔✔form of radiation
therapy in which a substance that contains boron is injected into a blood vessel. The boron
collects in the tumor cells. The patient then receives radiation therapy with atomic particles
called neutrons. the neutrons react with the boron to kill the tumor cells without harming
normal cells.
Radioembolization - CORRECT ANSWER- ✔✔form of radiation therapy that involves the
use of tiny beads that hold the radioisotope yttrium 90 (Y 90) which are injected into an
, artery. The beads collect in the tumor and the yttrium 90 (Y 90) gives off radiation. This
destroys the blood vessel that the tumor needs to grow and kills the cancer cells.
Radioimmunotherapy - CORRECT ANSWER- ✔✔form of radiation therapy in which the
radioactive substance is linked to an antibody that locates and kills tumor cells when injected
into the body.
Chemoembolization (also referred to as TACE and transarterial chemoembolization) -
CORRECT ANSWER- ✔✔procedure in which the blood supply to a tumor is blocked after
anticancer drugs are given in blood vessels near the tumor
Percutaneous biopsy - CORRECT ANSWER- ✔✔procedure in which tissue is obtained by
puncture of a tumor, the tissue within the lumen of the needle being detached by rotation, and
the needle withdrawn. This procedure is also called a needle biopsy. The radiologist uses an
ultrasound machine or the CT scanner, but not a computer to decide on the most suitable
point for inserting the biopsy needle to obtain tissue.
Cone biopsy - CORRECT ANSWER- ✔✔procedure in which an inverted funnel shaped area
of tissue is excised, as from the uterine cervix
Excisional biopsy - CORRECT ANSWER- ✔✔refers to removing the entire tumor lesion for
diagnosis
Bolus - CORRECT ANSWER- ✔✔a large dose of a substance given by injection for the
purpose of rapidly achieving the needed therapeutic concentration in the bloodstream
Boost - CORRECT ANSWER- ✔✔an extra dose of radiation given to a specific area of the
body
Infusion - CORRECT ANSWER- ✔✔the introduction of a substance (e.g., drug, fluid,
electrolyte) interstitially or directly into a vein by means of gravity flow
Frozen section - CORRECT ANSWER- ✔✔a sliver of frozen biopsy tissue that provides a
quick preliminary diagnosis, but is not 100 percent reliable
