Question 1

Jen is wearing sunscreen with an SPF rating of 25.This means

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A)  Jen can stay in the sun 25 times longer,on average,without burning than if she hadn't applied sunscreen.
B)  Jen can stay in the sun for 25 minutes without absorbing damage from ultraviolet radiation.
C)  Jen's sunscreen has about one-fourth the UV radiation-blocking power of a sunscreen with a rating of SPF 100.
D)  Jen should be wearing clothing with a high UPF rating to make up for the relative weakness of the sunscreen.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 2

One characteristic of a skin lesion that may be a melanoma is a

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A)  diameter greater than that of a pencil eraser.
B)  symmetrical shape.
C)  clearly defined,smooth border.
D)  solid brown color.E) B) and D)
F) All of the above

Question 3

Techniques for early detection of prostate cancer include a digital rectal exam and

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A)  ultrasound of the bladder and urethra.
B)  surgery.
C)  a prostate-specific antigen (PS
A)  blood test.
D)  a CAT scan.E) A) and D)
F) All of the above

Question 4

Folic acid and calcium may provide protection against colon cancer.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

There is a link between human papillomavirus (HPV)infection and ovarian cancer.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Cigarette smoke is a complete carcinogen because it acts as both an initiator and a promoter.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

The American Cancer Society recommends beginning annual mammograms to detect breast cancer for women at age

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A)  35.
B)  40.
C)  45.
D)  50.E) B) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 8

Cancers arising from connective and fibrous tissues such as bone,cartilage,or muscle are called

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A)  carcinomas.
B)  sarcomas.
C)  lymphomas.
D)  leukemias.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 9

Ovarian cancers

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A)  are relatively rare but have a high death rate.
B)  are detectable with Pap tests.
C)  decrease in incidence with age.
D)  are usually found at an early stage.E) B) and C)
F) A) and C)

Question 10

Antioxidants may help to block the development of cancer.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

When a patient who has been previously diagnosed with cancer no longer has symptoms or other evidence of that cancer,the patient is said to

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A)  have metastasis.
B)  be in remission.
C)  be in an immune state.
D)  have a benign tumor.E) A) and B)
F) All of the above

Question 12

Melanoma usually appears at the site of a preexisting mole.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

The majority of brain cancers develop for no apparent reason.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

An oncogene is a gene involved in the transformation of a normal cell into a cancer cell.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

All of the following groups are at increased risk of testicular cancer EXCEPT

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A)  white males.
B)  circumcised males.
C)  men with undescended testicles.
D)  men with a family history of testicular cancer.E) All of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 16

Carcinogens are best described as

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A)  substances within the body that can cause mutations.
B)  substances that increase the growth rate of cells.
C)  environmental mutagens that cause cancer.
D)  tumors that invade surrounding tissues.E) A) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 17

Breast cancer is linked to alcohol consumption.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Which of the following statements regarding bladder cancer is FALSE?

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A)  Bladder cancer is four times more common in women than it is in men.
B)  Bladder cancer is linked to tobacco use.
C)  Risk factors include occupational exposure to chemicals used in the dye,rubber,and leather industries.
D)  The first signs of cancer are increased frequency of urination and/or blood in the urine.E) C) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 19

When cancer cells enter the lymph or blood system,

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A)  it becomes easier to stop their spread to other organs.
B)  they can form secondary tumors elsewhere.
C)  they are known as benign tumors.
D)  the probability of a cure increases.E) A) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 20

After what age should a sigmoidoscopy or colonoscopy be a standard regular screening test?

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A)  20
B)  35
C)  50
D)  65E) B) and D)
F) B) and C)

Exam 16: Cancer

Which of the following statements regarding bladder cancer is FALSE?

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Breast cancer is linked to alcohol consumption.

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All of the following groups are at increased risk of testicular cancer EXCEPT

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When cancer cells enter the lymph or blood system,

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The American Cancer Society recommends beginning annual mammograms to detect breast cancer for women at age

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After what age should a sigmoidoscopy or colonoscopy be a standard regular screening test?

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Carcinogens are best described as

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One characteristic of a skin lesion that may be a melanoma is a

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Antioxidants may help to block the development of cancer.

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Melanoma usually appears at the site of a preexisting mole.

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Techniques for early detection of prostate cancer include a digital rectal exam and

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The majority of brain cancers develop for no apparent reason.

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Ovarian cancers

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An oncogene is a gene involved in the transformation of a normal cell into a cancer cell.

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Cancers arising from connective and fibrous tissues such as bone,cartilage,or muscle are called

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Cigarette smoke is a complete carcinogen because it acts as both an initiator and a promoter.

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Folic acid and calcium may provide protection against colon cancer.

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There is a link between human papillomavirus (HPV)infection and ovarian cancer.

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When a patient who has been previously diagnosed with cancer no longer has symptoms or other evidence of that cancer,the patient is said to

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Jen is wearing sunscreen with an SPF rating of 25.This means

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