CTR Exam Prep UPDATED 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withdrawn.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
Permanent section - Correct Answer- biopsy tissue specially prepared and mounted on slides
so that it can be examined under a microscope by a pathologist
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
Permanent section - Correct Answer- biopsy tissue specially prepared and mounted on slides
so that it can be examined under a microscope by a pathologist
