Understanding Neoplasia and Cell Growth

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What term is typically used to refer to a new abnormal growth that does not respond to normal growth-control mechanisms?

Metastasis

Hyperplasia

Neoplasm (correct)

Anaplasia

What characteristic of normal cells causes them to stop growing when they touch or become crowded?

Crowding response

Loss of cellular communication

Increased cell division

Cellular recognition and communication (correct)

How does neoplastic growth differ from normal cell growth in terms of cellular communication?

Enhanced cell signaling

Decreased cell-cell interactions

Increased sensitivity to growth factors

Inability to receive communication signals (correct)

What is the key difference in growth potential between benign and malignant neoplasms?

Benign neoplasms have unlimited growth potential Signup and view all the answers

What kind of damage can even a benign tumor cause?

Damage by pressing on adjacent tissue Signup and view all the answers

What may be a potential cause of neoplastic growth in adults according to the text?

Environmental exposures like cigarette smoke Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of a thorough physical examination in the context of malignancy in children?

To confirm the presence of a malignant tumor Signup and view all the answers

Which diagnostic procedure is most commonly used for children with suspected malignancy?

Bone marrow aspiration Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of tumor staging in children with malignancies?

All of the above Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a common diagnostic procedure used to confirm a diagnosis of malignancy in children?

Endoscopy Signup and view all the answers

What type of procedure is a bone marrow aspiration classified as?

Minor surgery Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a common systemic effect caused by growing malignant tumors in children?

Increased appetite Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of immune cells in the transplanted marrow during stem cell transplantation?

To kill any remaining cancer cells in the child's circulation Signup and view all the answers

When is an allogeneic transplant usually performed?

When stem cells are donated by someone who is immune compatible with the child Signup and view all the answers

What happens after the new stem cells are transfused into the child intravenously?

The new stem cells take about 3 weeks to start functioning Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of maintaining specific infection control precautions for a child undergoing stem cell transplantation?

To prevent potential infection due to weakened immune system Signup and view all the answers

When may transfusion of blood products be necessary during stem cell transplantation?

To maintain functional blood components until the transplanted marrow begins to function Signup and view all the answers

Which type of cancer in children is associated with the Epstein-Barr virus?

Burkitt lymphoma Signup and view all the answers

Which theory explains why the growth of neoplastic cells is not reversible and why neoplasms occur in some people but not in others?

Somatic mutation theory Signup and view all the answers

Which symptom is not typically perceived as important by parents when a child has cancer?

Constipation Signup and view all the answers

Which cancer in children grows so rapidly that it takes nutrients from normal cells, leading to cachexia?

Neuroblastoma in the abdomen Signup and view all the answers

Which type of cancer in children is not associated with organs exposed to outside influences and irritation?

Leukemia of the bone marrow Signup and view all the answers

Which type of cancer in children is not associated with an oncogenic virus?

Nephroblastoma Signup and view all the answers

What is the most common method of preventing skin reactions caused by chemotherapeutic agents?

Maintaining good skin hygiene and using mild soaps or moisturizers Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a side effect of chemotherapeutic agents?

Weight loss Signup and view all the answers

How often should antiemetics be administered during chemotherapy to prevent nausea and vomiting?

Every 4 to 8 hours Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is the BEST method for minimizing the risk of drug residue exposure when administering chemotherapeutic agents?

Preparing chemotherapeutic agents under a specialized hood Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a common category of chemotherapeutic agents?

Cytotoxic agents Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a common route of administration for chemotherapeutic agents?

Rectal Signup and view all the answers

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What term is typically used to refer to a new abnormal growth that does not respond to normal growth-control mechanisms?

What characteristic of normal cells causes them to stop growing when they touch or become crowded?

How does neoplastic growth differ from normal cell growth in terms of cellular communication?

What is the key difference in growth potential between benign and malignant neoplasms?

What kind of damage can even a benign tumor cause?

What may be a potential cause of neoplastic growth in adults according to the text?

What is the primary purpose of a thorough physical examination in the context of malignancy in children?

Which diagnostic procedure is most commonly used for children with suspected malignancy?

What is the purpose of tumor staging in children with malignancies?

Which of the following is NOT a common diagnostic procedure used to confirm a diagnosis of malignancy in children?

What type of procedure is a bone marrow aspiration classified as?

Which of the following is NOT a common systemic effect caused by growing malignant tumors in children?

What is the primary purpose of immune cells in the transplanted marrow during stem cell transplantation?

When is an allogeneic transplant usually performed?

What happens after the new stem cells are transfused into the child intravenously?

What is the purpose of maintaining specific infection control precautions for a child undergoing stem cell transplantation?

When may transfusion of blood products be necessary during stem cell transplantation?

Which type of cancer in children is associated with the Epstein-Barr virus?

Which theory explains why the growth of neoplastic cells is not reversible and why neoplasms occur in some people but not in others?

Which symptom is not typically perceived as important by parents when a child has cancer?

Which cancer in children grows so rapidly that it takes nutrients from normal cells, leading to cachexia?

Which type of cancer in children is not associated with organs exposed to outside influences and irritation?

Which type of cancer in children is not associated with an oncogenic virus?

What is the most common method of preventing skin reactions caused by chemotherapeutic agents?

Which of the following is NOT a side effect of chemotherapeutic agents?

How often should antiemetics be administered during chemotherapy to prevent nausea and vomiting?

Which of the following is the BEST method for minimizing the risk of drug residue exposure when administering chemotherapeutic agents?

Which of the following is a common category of chemotherapeutic agents?

Which of the following is NOT a common route of administration for chemotherapeutic agents?

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