Question 1

Where can melanoma occur?

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A)   only on the face or neck
B)   only near moles
C)   only on areas that have been sunburned
D)   anywhere on the bodyE) All of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 2

Selective estrogen-receptor modulators (SERMs)  are

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A)   machines for conducting breast cancer examinations.
B)   drugs for preventing and treating breast cancer.
C)   machines for conducting cervical cancer examinations.
D)   drugs for preventing and treating cervical cancer.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 3

About 15% of cancer deaths are related to general environmental pollution.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Melissa uses a sunscreen with an SPF rating of 20. What does this rating mean?

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A)   She can stay in the sun for 20 minutes without getting tanned or burned.
B)   She can stay in the sun 20 times longer without getting burned than if she had not used it.
C)   She is protected against the full range of ultraviolet radiation.
D)   Her sunscreen contains 20 different ingredients to block ultraviolet radiation.E) A) and C)
F) All of the above

Question 5

African American men have an increased risk of prostate cancer compared with other populations.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Discuss methods for detecting cancer, including screening procedures recommended for individuals in at-risk age, gender, or other demographic categories.

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There are several methods for detecting ...

Question 7

Basal cell carcinoma is the most dangerous form of skin cancer.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

What is the most dangerous type of skin cancer?

Accepted Answer

A)   melanoma
B)   basal cell carcinoma
C)   lymphoma
D)   squamous cell carcinomaE) None of the above
F) All of the above

Question 9

Socioeconomically disadvantaged people are more likely to engage in activities associated with cancer risk-for example, smoking and eating unhealthful foods.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Prostate cancers can sometimes be detected with a blood test.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Explain cancer treatment procedures such as surgery and chemotherapy, along with the advantages, benefits, limitations, and dangers of each.

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Cancer treatment procedures such as surg...

Question 12

Which statement about detecting the early signs of cancer is true?

Accepted Answer

A)   Unlike with many other diseases, the early signs of cancer are usually not apparent.
B)   Pain is a reliable guide to early detection.
C)   As with many other diseases, the early signs of cancer are usually quite apparent.
D)   Difficulty breathing is a reliable guide to early detection.E) B) and D)
F) C) and D)

Question 13

Which statement about pancreatic cancer is true?

Accepted Answer

A)   Being Asian American is a risk factor.
B)   The cure involves radiation therapy.
C)   Being female is a risk factor.
D)   There is no cure.E) A) and B)
F) B) and C)

Question 14

Which statement about ovarian cancer and uterine cancer is true?

Accepted Answer

A)   Ovarian is rare compared to uterine, but causes more deaths.
B)   Uterine is rare compared to ovarian, but causes more deaths.
C)   Ovarian is both more common and more deadly than uterine.
D)   Uterine is both more common and more deadly than ovarian.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 15

Which statement regarding the testicular self-exam is true?

Accepted Answer

A)   It is best performed before a shower or bath.
B)   It should be done bimonthly.
C)   It is recommended only for men who are sexually active.
D)   It should be performed using a gentle rolling motion.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 16

What is the name for substances that cause cancer?

Accepted Answer

A)   mutagens
B)   oncogenes
C)   initiators
D)   carcinogensE) A) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 17

Folic acid and calcium may provide protection against the development of colon cancer.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Which potentially dangerous additive exists in processed meats?

Accepted Answer

A)   sulforaphane
B)   nitrates
C)   sodium chloride
D)   glucoseE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 19

Every case of cancer begins with a change in a cell that allows it to grow and divide when it should not.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Which of the following statements is true of environmental tobacco smoke?

Accepted Answer

A)   It is a harmless substance.
B)   It is a risk factor for lung cancer.
C)   It is dangerous only in people with a family history of cancer.
D)   It is a risk factor for prostate cancer.E) A) and B)
F) None of the above

Exam 12: Cancer

Which statement about pancreatic cancer is true?

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Which statement about detecting the early signs of cancer is true?

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Prostate cancers can sometimes be detected with a blood test.

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Which of the following statements is true of environmental tobacco smoke?

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Where can melanoma occur?

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Which statement regarding the testicular self-exam is true?

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Folic acid and calcium may provide protection against the development of colon cancer.

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What is the name for substances that cause cancer?

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Socioeconomically disadvantaged people are more likely to engage in activities associated with cancer risk-for example, smoking and eating unhealthful foods.

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About 15% of cancer deaths are related to general environmental pollution.

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Melissa uses a sunscreen with an SPF rating of 20. What does this rating mean?

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African American men have an increased risk of prostate cancer compared with other populations.

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Which potentially dangerous additive exists in processed meats?

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What is the most dangerous type of skin cancer?

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Selective estrogen-receptor modulators (SERMs) are

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Every case of cancer begins with a change in a cell that allows it to grow and divide when it should not.

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Which statement about ovarian cancer and uterine cancer is true?

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Basal cell carcinoma is the most dangerous form of skin cancer.

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Explain cancer treatment procedures such as surgery and chemotherapy, along with the advantages, benefits, limitations, and dangers of each.

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Discuss methods for detecting cancer, including screening procedures recommended for individuals in at-risk age, gender, or other demographic categories.

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