Cancer Diagnosis: Patient History & Physical Examination Quiz

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What is NOT a part of patient history in cancer diagnosis?

Present illness history

Blood protein levels (correct)

Family history of cancer

Past surgeries

Which acronym can be used to remember early clinical manifestations of cancer?

HEALING

SURGERY

TREATMENT

CAUTION (correct)

What is a late general clinical manifestation of cancer?

Change in bowel habits

Fever of unknown origin (correct)

Unusual bleeding

A sore that does not heal

What does Complete Blood Count (CBC) measure in a blood sample?

Number of blood cells Signup and view all the answers

Which diagnostic investigation can detect abnormal immune system proteins in certain cancers?

Blood protein testing Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a late general clinical manifestation of cancer?

Change in wart or mole Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of a cystoscopy if an abnormal area is seen?

To determine if the abnormal area is cancerous Signup and view all the answers

How are samples from a transurethral resection of the bladder tumor (TURBT) analyzed?

Sent to a lab for cancer screening Signup and view all the answers

What does a PET scan detect in the body?

Tissue and organ functionality Signup and view all the answers

How does a PET scan visualize areas of disease in the body?

As bright spots Signup and view all the answers

What substances should a patient avoid before a PET scan?

Caffeine, Alcohol, Tobacco, tranquilizers, and sedatives Signup and view all the answers

Why should a patient increase fluid intake after a PET scan?

To help excrete the radioisotope used during the scan Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of measuring Alpha-fetoprotein (AFP) in the blood?

To help diagnose liver cancer. Signup and view all the answers

Which tumor marker is primarily used to assess the stage, prognosis, and response to treatment of germ cell tumors?

Alpha-fetoprotein (AFP) Signup and view all the answers

In which cancer type is Beta-2-microglobulin (B2M) primarily used to determine prognosis and follow response to treatment?

Chronic lymphocytic leukemia Signup and view all the answers

What is the main purpose of monitoring Cytokeratin fragments in the blood?

To help in monitoring lung cancer for recurrence. Signup and view all the answers

Which tumor marker is specifically used to assess bone marrow status in Chronic myeloid leukemia?

BCR-ABL Signup and view all the answers

What is the main purpose of monitoring Prostate-specific antigen (PSA) in the blood?

To help in diagnosing prostate cancer and looking for recurrence. Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of a DEXA scan?

To measure bone mineral density Signup and view all the answers

Which imaging method uses x-rays and can distinguish small differences in tissue density for lung cancer workup?

CT scan Signup and view all the answers

What is the main purpose of an endoscopy?

To find cancer and plan treatments Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of a tissue biopsy in cancer diagnosis?

To definitively diagnose cancer Signup and view all the answers

Which test is used to create sectional images of various body structures?

MRI Signup and view all the answers

Why is a CT scan considered the standard noninvasive method in lung cancer workup?

To distinguish differences in tissue density Signup and view all the answers