After Cancer Treatment
Self-Study Examination
Instructions: After studying the text answer the following true/false or multiple choice questions. Remember, there's only one answer to each question.
a) the cost of surgery, chemotherapy and radiation b) the psychological stress of illness c) the possibility of pain and death d) the debilitated feeling during and after the treatment period
a) deconditioning b) a problem-orientated approach c) endurance d) psychoneuroimmunology
a) become familiar with and accept the word “cancer” b) know medications used to treat cancer c) understand the importance of radiation and chemotherapy d) join a support group and learn about cancer
a) true b) false
a) smaller b) larger
a) an exacerbation b) accelerated growth c) duplication d) metastasis
a) external-beam therapy b) brachytherapy
a) 2 and 3 b) 1 and 4 c) all but 1 d) 3 only
a) crisis b) stress c) setback d) futility
a) something that is realistic b) something you can achieve in 6 to 12 weeks c) something to motivate you d) something you can achieve in 6 to 12 months
a) goals should focus on the support system b) 8 long-term goals should be set c) you have to heal emotionally first d) set between 10 and 14 goals
a) productivity and accomplishments b) hard work and honesty c) loyalty and dependability d) work and income
a) medication, sleep, and diet b) exercise, medication, and decrease stress c) diet, exercise, and sleep d) meditation, exercise, and diet
a) exercise b) activity
a) planning a rest break b) using good body mechanics c) doing tasks early in the morning d) plan your day ahead of time
a) Phase I b) Phase II c) Phase III d) Phase IV
a) 2 and 4 b) all but 3 c) 1 and 2 d) 4 only
a) investigate what insurance plan is accepted by your doctor b) call the American Cancer Society for a list of reputable physicians c) explore alternative medicine on the Internet d) seek treatment with medical doctors, including a primary care physician and an oncologist
a) oncologist b) physiatrist c) psychologist d) psychiatrist
a) naturalism b) homeopathy c) vitalism d) ying and yang
a) all but 3 b) 1 and 4 c) 1 and 2 d) 4 only
a) to give large doses of natural substances b) the body is trying to heal itself c) that treatment is tightly regulated d) there is no interaction between homeopathic remedies and prescription drugs
a) supplements b) herbs c) remedies d) detoxifications
a) increased energy, weight loss, and improved muscle tone b) lower heart rate, relaxation, and faster healing c) relaxation, pain relief, and improved sleep d) boost the immune system, decrease appetite, and stimulate nerve function
a) sweeping b) therapeutic touch c) acupuncture d) massage
a) is well documented b) varies by individual c) depends on the skill of the practitioner d) is very controversial
a) vitamin B,D, and E b) vitamin C and A, and soy c) acupuncture, nicotine, and vitamin C d) St. John’s Wort, caffeine, and massage
a) require a control group of 100 participants b) is the gold standard for medical research c) are done over a period of years d) is accurate with a smaller sample size
a) fatigue b) nausea c) weakness d) anxiety
a) the THR b) a BMI c) walking d) FITT
a) all but 4 b) 2 only c) 2 and 3 d) 3 and 4
a) “size principle” b) “overload principle” c) “high load, low rep” program d) progressive resistance exercise
a) carbohydrates b) proteins c) fats d) vitamins and minerals
a) tomatoes and cauliflower b) grapefruit and turnips c) collards and radishes d) cabbage and potatoes
a) table sugar and honey b) pasta and oats c) peanuts and bread d) lima beans and bulgur
a) use nicotine gum b) stop “cold turkey” c) wear a nicotine patch d) attend cognitive behavioral classes
a) cumulative fatigue b) “tumor burden” c) damage to healthy cells and tissues d) anxiety, depression, and stress
a) during the day when active b) when there is tumor growth c) at night when a person sleeps d) as a person ages
a) Fatigue b) Pain c) Hunger d) Infection
a) promote sleep b) control pain c) stabilize the mood d) improve alertness and energy
a) evaluation of the patient for addiction b) the use of anti-inflammatory drugs c) steroid injections d) assessment for side effects
a) cesamet b) nabilone c) marinol d) zoledronic acid
a) a lidocaine patch and antidepressants b) capsaicin and anti-inflammatories c) muscle relaxants and opioids d) antidepressants and antiseizure drugs
a) a TENS unit b) iontophoresis c) an AFO d) a nerve block
a) endocrine, immune b) digestive, lymphatic c) nervous, reproductive d) cardiovascular, respiratory
a) sleep disturbances and irritability b) profound sadness and thoughts of suicide c) significant weight loss and agitation d) major depression and uncontrolled anxiety
a) physical b) psychological c) emotional d) difficult
a) are more likely to be cured b) live longer c) suffer less anxiety d) require less pain medication
a) Meditation b) Singing c) Prayer d) Mindfulness
a) 4 only b) 1 and 3 c) all but 1 d) 2 and 3
a) family b) friends
a) Social loneliness b) Emotional loneliness
a) Louis Goodman b) Albert Einstein c) Gustav Lindskog d) Marie Curie
a) primary prevention b) secondary prevention c) tertiary prevention