Cancer Treatment Quiz
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What is the term used to classify anemia based on the mechanism?

  • Hemolytic anemia (correct)
  • Microcytic anemia
  • Macrocytic anemia
  • Normocytic anemia

    • Cancer is considered untreatable for all types

    False

    What are the two main types of thalassemia?

  • Alpha and Beta (correct)
  • Hereditary and Acquired
  • Major and Minor
  • Type 1 and Type 2

    • What is the term used to describe the decrease in the number of red blood cells or the amount of hemoglobin in the blood?

    <p>Anemia</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the classification of anemia based on the mechanism of red blood cell destruction?

    <p>Hemolytic and Non-hemolytic</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a characteristic of hereditary spherocytosis (HS)?

    <p>Increased red blood cell survival</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a red cell index?

    <p>Mean corpuscular diameter</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Surgical treatment is not effective for advanced cancers

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term used to describe a group of inherited disorders characterized by abnormal hemoglobin production?

    <p>Thalassemia</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Cancers are usually symptomatic, allowing for early diagnosis

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the types of thalassemia?

    <p>Alpha and beta</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the most common type of hemolytic anemia?

    <p>Sickle cell anemia</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a type of thalassemia?

    <p>Gamma thalassemia</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The focus in cancer research has shifted towards early detection

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the characteristic feature of hereditary spherocytosis?

    <p>Spherocytes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term used to describe the size of red blood cells?

    <p>Red cell indices</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is not a red cell index?

    <p>Mean corpuscular concentration (MCC)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term used to describe the destruction of red blood cells before their normal lifespan is over?

    <p>Hemolysis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the clinical phenotype of alpha thalassemia trait?

    <p>Asymptomatic</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Screening tests are only performed on individuals with signs or symptoms of a disease

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the lab findings in hemolytic anemia?

    <p>Increased bilirubin levels</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the normal range of hemoglobin in adult females?

    <p>12-16 g/dL</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Screening tests must be expensive and invasive to be effective

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a cause of hemolytic anemia?

    <p>Vitamin B12 deficiency</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the clinical phenotype of alpha thalassemia major?

    <p>Hydrops fetalis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The lack of a cancer registry office in Kurdistan makes the development of a cancer screening programme impossible

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which white blood cell is responsible for phagocytosis of bacteria?

    <p>Neutrophils</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term used to describe an inherited disorder characterized by spherical-shaped red blood cells and increased susceptibility to hemolysis?

    <p>Hereditary spherocytosis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The cervical cancer screening programme in the UK targets women between the ages of 25-63

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the clinical phenotype of alpha thalassemia trait?

    <p>Mild microcytic anemia</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a clinical feature of thalassemia major?

    <p>Hypertension</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term used to describe the proportion of red blood cells in the blood?

    <p>Hematocrit</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Women with abnormal cervical cytology may need to have limited surgical procedures

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the lab findings in bleeding disorders?

    <p>Decreased PT and PTT</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the blood picture and film in Hydrops Fetalis?

    <p>Severe edema and effusions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term used to describe a condition in which there is an abnormal accumulation of fluid in two or more body areas of a fetus or newborn?

    <p>Hydrops Fetalis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Breast screening programmes have not been developed in any countries other than Ireland

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term used to describe the amount of hemoglobin in the blood?

    <p>Hemoglobin</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the most common cause of bleeding disorders?

    <p>Platelet disorders</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a type of white blood cell?

    <p>Thrombocytes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the reference range of platelet count in adults?

    <p>150-450 x 10^3/mm3</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term used to describe the variation in size of red blood cells?

    <p>Red cell distribution width</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The mammogram is the initial test used in breast cancer screening programmes

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term used to describe a condition in which there is an excessive bleeding or bruising tendency due to a defect in clotting factors?

    <p>Hemophilia</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Breast screening programmes have led to the diagnosis of small invasive diseases with excellent prognosis

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the types of hemolytic anemia?

    <p>Intrinsic and extrinsic</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the characteristic feature of thalassemia major?

    <p>Severe microcytic anemia</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a lab finding for hemolytic anemia?

    <p>Increased red blood cell count</p> Signup and view all the answers

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    "Cancer Treatment Quiz: Discover the Effective Therapies for Different Cancer Types" Test your knowledge on cancer treatment options with this quiz and learn about the effective therapies available for different types of cancer. From surgical treatment for insitu and limited cancers to innovative therapies for advanced cases, find out which treatments offer the best chance for beating cancer. Don't let the perception that cancer is untreatable discourage you, take this quiz and educate yourself on the latest advancements in cancer treatment.

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