Comprehensive Final Exam – Oncology |
Complete Exam Practice with Answers
Introduction:
This document contains a comprehensive final exam in oncology,
featuring detailed multiple-choice questions and corresponding
answers. The material covers a broad range of oncology topics
including head and neck cancers, breast cancer, reproductive
cancers, lung and esophageal cancers, bone tumors, melanoma,
and pediatric oncology. It also includes questions on
radiotherapy techniques, chemotherapy, staging, etiology,
epidemiology, and communication skills in patient care. This
document is ideal for radiation therapy, medical, or nursing
students preparing for oncology finals or certification exams.
Questions and Answers:
The true vocal cords are located within the cartilaginous
structure called?
the pharynx
the larynx
the subglottis
the trachea -Answer:-the larynx
,The most common histopathologic type of cancer of the head &
neck is:
Adenocarcinoma
Squamous cell carcinoma
Transitional cell carcinoma
Epithelial renal cell carcinoma -Answer:-SCC
All dental work needed by a patient with oral cavity cancer
should be completed:
2 - 4 weeks prior to radiation therapy
Post external beam therapy
After the first boost is planned
No need to complete dental work -Answer:-2 - 4 weeks prior to
radiation therapy
Disease of the head & neck requires treatment of the
surrounding lymph nodes except:
true larynx
Tongue
Hard palate
Oropharynx -Answer:-true larynx
,All of the following are acceptable products to use for oral-
hygiene for patients with oral cavity cancer EXCEPT:
Uncle Tom's toothpaste
Baking soda and water
Soft toothbrush
Listerine mouthwash -Answer:-Listerine mouthwash
When treating any of the head & neck or thoracic tumors, the
spinal cord tolerance dose is:
20 - 25Gy
30 to 35 Gy
40 - 50 Gy
5000 to 5500 cGy
None of the above -Answer:-40 - 50 Gy
Multiple tumor types are included in the Head & Neck region.
Which type of tumor pathology is most common.
Adenocarcinoma
Squamous cell carcinoma
Basal cell carcinoma
, Fibrosarcoma -Answer:-SCC
The highest incidence for metastatic spread is greatest for
which of the following Head & Neck tuomrs.
Larynx (T-2)
Nasopharynx (Stage III)
Base of tongue (T-2, N1)
Glomous tumors -Answer:-Nasopharynx (Stage III)
The primary lymphatic drainage of the LOWER lip (medial
portion) would be to?
Submental nodes
Submaxillary nodes
Subdigastric nodes
Posterior cervical chain -Answer:-Submental nodes
Which dose response consistencies are related to a higher
incidence of lung cancers?
an increased duration of smoking
an increased use of unfiltered cigarettes
an increase in the number of cigarettes smoked daily
Complete Exam Practice with Answers
Introduction:
This document contains a comprehensive final exam in oncology,
featuring detailed multiple-choice questions and corresponding
answers. The material covers a broad range of oncology topics
including head and neck cancers, breast cancer, reproductive
cancers, lung and esophageal cancers, bone tumors, melanoma,
and pediatric oncology. It also includes questions on
radiotherapy techniques, chemotherapy, staging, etiology,
epidemiology, and communication skills in patient care. This
document is ideal for radiation therapy, medical, or nursing
students preparing for oncology finals or certification exams.
Questions and Answers:
The true vocal cords are located within the cartilaginous
structure called?
the pharynx
the larynx
the subglottis
the trachea -Answer:-the larynx
,The most common histopathologic type of cancer of the head &
neck is:
Adenocarcinoma
Squamous cell carcinoma
Transitional cell carcinoma
Epithelial renal cell carcinoma -Answer:-SCC
All dental work needed by a patient with oral cavity cancer
should be completed:
2 - 4 weeks prior to radiation therapy
Post external beam therapy
After the first boost is planned
No need to complete dental work -Answer:-2 - 4 weeks prior to
radiation therapy
Disease of the head & neck requires treatment of the
surrounding lymph nodes except:
true larynx
Tongue
Hard palate
Oropharynx -Answer:-true larynx
,All of the following are acceptable products to use for oral-
hygiene for patients with oral cavity cancer EXCEPT:
Uncle Tom's toothpaste
Baking soda and water
Soft toothbrush
Listerine mouthwash -Answer:-Listerine mouthwash
When treating any of the head & neck or thoracic tumors, the
spinal cord tolerance dose is:
20 - 25Gy
30 to 35 Gy
40 - 50 Gy
5000 to 5500 cGy
None of the above -Answer:-40 - 50 Gy
Multiple tumor types are included in the Head & Neck region.
Which type of tumor pathology is most common.
Adenocarcinoma
Squamous cell carcinoma
Basal cell carcinoma
, Fibrosarcoma -Answer:-SCC
The highest incidence for metastatic spread is greatest for
which of the following Head & Neck tuomrs.
Larynx (T-2)
Nasopharynx (Stage III)
Base of tongue (T-2, N1)
Glomous tumors -Answer:-Nasopharynx (Stage III)
The primary lymphatic drainage of the LOWER lip (medial
portion) would be to?
Submental nodes
Submaxillary nodes
Subdigastric nodes
Posterior cervical chain -Answer:-Submental nodes
Which dose response consistencies are related to a higher
incidence of lung cancers?
an increased duration of smoking
an increased use of unfiltered cigarettes
an increase in the number of cigarettes smoked daily
