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1. Spread of malignant tumors to a distant location: a. Metastasis b. Anaplasia c. Infiltration d. Invasion e. Encapsulation
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2. Example of a solid tumor derived from epithelial tissue: a. Leiomyoma b. Rhabdomyoma c. Chondrosarcoma d. Adenocarcinoma of the lung e. Ewing sarcoma
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3. Description of a fungating tumor: a. Open, exposed surface on the tumor b. Containing dead tissue c. Characterized by inflammation d. Large, soft, flesh tumor e. Mushrooming pattern of growth as tumor cells pile on top of each other
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E
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4. Growths with sessile and pedunculated types: a. Polypoid b. Cystic c. Medullary d. Verrucous e. Necrotic
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5. Localized tumor growth: a. Metastasis b. Carcinoma in situ c. Pleomorphic d. Anaplastic e. Sarcoma
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B
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6. Scirrhous-type tumors: a. Form small nipple-like projections b. Form small, microscopic glandular-type sacs c. Consist of hard, densely packed tumor cells d. Resemble squamous epithelial cells e. Contain a variety of tumor cells
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C
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7. Staging a tumor means: a. Assessing the degree of differentiation b. Analyzing the microscopic appearance of tumor cells c. The tumor has spread d. Assessing the extent of tumor spread e. Need for radiotherapy
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D
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8. Mutagenic means: a. Producing a change in the DNA of a cell b. Increased cell growth c. New growth in numbers of cells d. Tumors that are large and fleshy e. A high degree of differentiation of cells
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9. Mutation: a. Inheritable change in a cell b. Specialization of cells c. Plan for treatment of an illness d. Cell division e. Giving radiation in small doses
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10. Example of genetic material that causes cancer: a. Vinyl chloride b. Hydrocarbons c. Diethylstilbestrol d. Alkylating agents e. Oncogenes
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11. Exenteration is BEST described as: a. Freezing malignant tissue b. Scraping cells from affected region c. Burning of tumors d. Wide resection of tumor and removal of surrounding tissue e. Taking material from the vagina or cervix to be analyzed microscopically
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D
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12. Fulguration: a. Destruction of tissue by electric sparks b. Treatment with drugs c. Treatment with radiation d. Tumor removal by surgical excision e. Aspiration biopsy technique
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13. Example of a known type of inherited cancer: a. Bone cancer b. Lung cancer c. Retinoblastoma d. Basal cell carcinoma e. Adenocarcinoma of the cervix
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C
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14. Modality means: a. Method of treatment b. Damage to normal tissue c. Change in genetic material d. Description of the diagnosis e. Death of cells
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15. Radioresistant tumor is a tumor: a. That can be completely eradicated by chemotherapy b. In which large doses of radiation are required to produce death of cells c. In which irradiation causes death of cancer cells without damage to surrounding tissue d. That is not significantly affected by drug treatment e. That is resistant to surgical intervention
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B
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16. Cauterization: a. Treating a tumor with freezing temperatures b. Treating tissue with heat c. Drying tissue electrically d. Surgical puncture to remove fluid e. Removing cells by scraping the walls of an organ
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B
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17. Pharmacokinetics is BEST described as: a. A type of ionizing radiation b. Study of the distribution and removal of drugs in the body c. A method of giving x-ray treatment d. Use of drugs to increase the sensitivity of tumors to x-rays e. Abnormal growth of cells
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18. Which term means assisting or aiding? a. Lethal b. Fractionation c. Aspiration d. Adjuvant e. Grading
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D
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19. Agent or device used in radiation therapy for tumors: a. Steroid b. Antibiotic c. Antimetabolite d. Linear accelerator e. Plant alkaloid
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D
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20. An estrogen receptor assay is BEST described as a test for: a. Presence of carcinoembryonic antigen in the blood b. Level of human chorionic gonadotropin in serum c. Presence of a protein antigen in serum of patients with liver or testicular cancer d. Concentration of hormone receptor sites in cells of patients with breast cancer e. Amount of carcinogenic hormones in the bloodstream of patients with cancer
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D
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21. Piece of tumor is removed for examination to establish a diagnosis: a. Incisional biopsy b. Liver and spleen scan c. Peritoneoscopy d. Bone marrow biopsy e. Laparoscopy
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22. Interferon is BEST described as a/an: a. Carcinogen b. Molecularly targeted drug c. Alkylating agent used for chemotherapy d. Type of electron beam e. Biologic response modifier
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E
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23. Return of symptoms of disease: a. Remission b. Mutation c. Metastasis d. Relapse e. Differentiation
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D
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24. A cancerous tumor derived from bone: a. Adenocarcinoma b. Osteogenic sarcoma c. Osteoma d. Chondrosarcoma e. Wilms tumor
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B
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25. Redness of skin, often a side effect of radiation therapy: a. Alopecia b. Myelosuppression c. Mucositis d. Fibrosis e. Erythema
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26. Hair loss, often a side effect of chemotherapy or radiotherapy: a. Alopecia b. Myelosuppression c. Mucositis d. Fibrosis e. Erythema
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27. Abnormal growth of connective tissue, often a side effect of radiation therapy to the lungs: a. Alopecia b. Myelosuppression c. Mucositis d. Fibrosis e. Erythema
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D
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28. Hypoplasia of bone marrow: a. Alopecia b. Myelosuppression c. Mucositis d. Fibrosis e. Erythema
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B
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29. Inflammation of the inner lining of an organ: a. Alopecia b. Myelosuppression c. Mucositis d. Fibrosis e. Erythema
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C
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40. What is the medical specialty that studies the characteristics and uses of radioactive substances in diagnosis of disease? a. Radiology b. Nuclear medicine c. Radiation oncology d. Ultrasonography
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B
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41. What does a radiologist do? a. Treats malignancy with radiation b. Aids a physician in administering x-ray procedures c. Specializes in the practice of administering diagnostic nuclear medicine procedures d. Specializes diagnostic techniques such as ultrasound, MRI and CT scans
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42. Which of the following is true of a radiopaque substance? a. Absorbs most of the x-rays it is exposed to b. Lung tissue is an example c. Is an air-containing structure d. Permits the passage of most x-rays
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43. Which BEST describes a barium enema? a. Iodine compound is given and x-rays are taken of the intestinal tract. b. A fluorescent screen is used instead of a photographic plate to visualize images. c. Metallic powder is introduced to the large intestine and x-rays are taken. d. Radioactive substance is given and x-rays are taken.
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C
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44. X-ray of the renal pelvis and urinary tract after injecting dye into a vein: a. Venogram b. IVP c. RP d. Intravenous cholangiogram
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B
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45. Myelogram is an x-ray of: a. Lymphatic vessels b. Muscles c. Bone marrow d. Spinal cord
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D
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46. Which is an x-ray of a blood vessel? a. Pneumoencephalogram b. Angiogram c. Arthrogram d. Digital subtraction angiography
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B
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47. Which term describes an x-ray test to show an organ in depth? a. Fluoroscopy b. Tomography c. Ultrasonography d. Arteriography
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B
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48. What BEST characterizes a CT scan? a. Uses radioactive substances to produce an x-ray image b. Gives a vertical front-to-back image of the body organs c. Magnetic and radio waves are used to create image d. Uses ionizing x-rays and a computer to produce a transverse image of the body organs
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49. What BEST characterizes an MRI ? a. Sagittal, frontal, and cross-sectional images are produced using magnetic and radio waves b. Sound images are produced in addition to magnetic images c. X-rays and a contrast medium are used d. Radioactive matter enhances x-rays
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A
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50. In which x-ray view is the patient upright with the back to the x-ray machine and the film to the chest? a. Oblique x-ray view b. Lateral x-ray view c. AP view d. PA view
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51. What is the meaning of adduction? a. Bending a part of the body b. Moving the part of the body toward the midline of the body c. Moving the part away from the midline d. Turning inward
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B
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52. What is a substance that gives off high-energy particles or rays? a. Scanner b. Half-life c. Barium d. Radioisotope
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53. In which test is a radiopharmaceutical injected intravenously and traced within the vessels of the lung? a. Chest x-ray of the lung b. CT scan of the thoracic cavity c. Perfusion study of the lung d. Ventilation scan of the lung
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54. What is an in vivo test? a. Experiments are performed in a laboratory b. Radiopharmaceuticals are used c. Radionuclide is incorporated into a chemical substance d. Experiments are performed in a living organism
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55. What can thyroid scans detect? a. Cirrhosis and splenomegaly due to abscess or tumor b. Blood flow through the heart and large vessels c. Areas of metabolic deficiency in the brain d. Thyroid carcinoma
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56. Interventional radiologists perform all of the following EXCEPT: a. Administration of radiation therapy b. Placement of drainage catheters c. Occlusion of bleeding vessels d. Instillation of antibiotics or chemotherapy via catheters
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57. What is thallium 201? a. Gamma camera b. Contrast material c. Fluorescent material d. Radionuclide
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58. In which procedure is a transducer used? a. MRI b. Ultrasound c. Bone scan d. CT scan
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59. PACS is a: a. Radiopharmaceutical used in a PET scan b. Protocol for transmission between imaging devices c. Technique using a radioactive substance and a computer to create three-dimensional images d. System to replace traditional films with digital equivalents
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60. FDG is a: a. Radiopharmaceutical used in a PET scan b. Protocol for transmission between imaging devices c. Technique using a radioactive substance and a computer to create three-dimensional images d. System to replace traditional films with digital equivalents
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61. DICOM is a: a. Radiopharmaceutical used in a PET scan b. Protocol for transmission between imaging devices c. Technique using a radioactive substance and a computer to create three-dimensional images d. System to replace traditional films with digital equivalents
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62. SPECT is a: a. Radiopharmaceutical used in a PET scan b. Protocol for transmission between imaging devices c. Technique using a radioactive substance and a computer to create three-dimensional images d. System to replace traditional films with digital equivalents
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