Flashcards in Final Exam Deck (66)
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31
Which portion of the brain is the site of intelligence and judgement? _________
Cerebrum
32
. Which of the following conditions id a contraindication for stereotactic radiosurgery?
5 lesions
33
In which portion of the CNS do most CNS tumors occur?__________
Cerebrum
34
What is the most common grade of gliomas? _________
High
35
What is the five-year survival rate for all CNS tumors combined?___________
35 percent
36
Which of the following is most significant to the prognosis of brain tumors?
A) Tumor size
B) Lymph node involvement
C) Metastases
D) Grade
D) Grade
37
What defines the inferior field border for the treatment of the whole brain for palliation?________
Superior Orbital ridge and the external auditory meatus
38
A mantle field is used to treat which type of cancer?___________
Hodgkin's Disease
39
In what general anatomical location is Waldeyer ring located?_______
Mouth
40
The abdominal para-aortic treatment portal includes what organ?
Spleen
41
What landmark is typically used to determine the lower border of the mantle field?
T10
42
What landmark is typically used to determine the lower border of the abdominal portion of the inverted-Y field?
L4-L5
43
What stage is a Hodgkin lymphoma affecting only the right cervical lymph nodes?________________
Stage I
44
What stage is a Hodgkin lymphoma that involves SCV lymph nodes and the spleen?______________
Stage III
45
What stage is a Hodkin lymphoma with extralymphatic extension?_________
Stage IV
46
What stage is a Hodgkin lymphoma affecting two lymph node groups on the same side of the diaphragm?__________________
Stage II
47
Which treatment field for HD includes the inguinal lymph node chain?
Inverted Y (pelvic portion)
48
Which treatment field for HD includes the axillary lymph node chain?______
Mantle
49
Which treatment field for HD includes the retroperitoneal lymph node chain?_______
Inverted Y (pelvic portion)
50
Which of the following is not a B symptom?
Diarrhea
51
Which of the following organs is most closely associated with the lymphatic system?
Spleen
52
What is the most common presenting symptom of HD?______
Painless Mass
53
T/F Follicular lymphoma is the most common form of NHL
False
54
T/F NHLs are highly curable.
False
55
T/F NHLs are adequately staged using the Ann Arbor staging system.
False
56
T/F Infections with certain viruses are a risk factor for HD.
True
57
T/F T2 lesions are the most common stage of primary brain tumors.
False
58
T/F metastatic brain lesions are more common in children that are primary brain tumors.
False
59
T/F Radiation necrosis of brain tissue occurs with doses higher than 6000 cGy.
True
60
