Oncology Quiz
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A child with neuroblastoma will have a tumor in which area?
A. Liver
B. Adrenal gland
C. Thyroid
D. Colon
Which of the following is NOT a chemotherapy side effect?
A. Diarrhea
B. Fatigue
C. Alopecia
D. Weight gain
Which condition is characterized by metabolic abnormalities due to the release of intracellular contents after malignant cells are destroyed?
A. Sepsis
B. Tumor lysis syndrome
C. Neutropenia
D. Hypercalcemia
What is the purpose of the induction phase in chemotherapy treatment for ALL?
A. To eliminate residual cancer cells
B. To induce remission
C. To provide pain management
D. To strengthen remission
What should the nurse avoid when assessing the abdomen of a patient with a Wilm’s Tumor?
A. Palpation
B. Inspection
C. Auscultation
D. Measuring
What is the purpose using intense chemotherapy and radiation (TBI) prior to a hematopoietic stem cell transplantation?
A. To increase immune system activity
B. To create myelosuppression and suppress the immune system
C. To enhance bone marrow production
D. To reduce stem cell migration
What is the cause of superior vena cava syndrome?
A. Viral infection
B. Compression from mediastinal mass
C. Bacterial infection
D. Allergic reaction
Which of the following is a symptoms of Leukemia?
A. Itching
B. High blood pressure
C. Petechiae
D. Congestion
Which condition is commonly accompanied by swelling of lymph nodes, fever, and night sweats?
A. Non-Hodgkin lymphoma
B. Retinoblastoma
C. Osteosarcoma
D. Neuroblastoma
Which of the following is a common side effect of radiation therapy?
A. Increased appetite
B. Improved vision
C. Nausea
D. Enhanced energy
Which type of cell is commonly seen in Hodgkin lymphoma?
A. Red blood cells
B. T-cells
C. Reed-Sternberg cells
D. Neutrophils
What is a major risk associated with hematopoietic stem cell transplantation?
A. Graft-versus-host disease
B. Increased appetite
C. Enhanced muscle growth
D. Improved cognitive function
In Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (ALL) what type of harmful cells does the bone marrow produce too much of?
A. Mature red blood cells
B. Immature, nonfunctioning white blood cells (lymphoblasts)
C. Platelets
D. Mature white blood cells
In children, what is a common cause of tumor lysis syndrome?
A. Surgery
B. Antibiotics
C. Chemotherapy
D. Stem cell transplant
What type of transplantation uses the child’s own stem cells?
A. Allogenic transplantation
B. Autologous transplantation
C. Xenogeneic transplantation
D. Syngeneic transplantation