practice quiz 5 Flashcards
what are risk factors for cervical cancer?
HPV, multiple sex partners, smoking, HSV 2, long term use of oral contracepives with estrogen only, sex at an early age
what is the HIGHEST risk for cervical cancer?
HPV
which screening tool is responsible for the decreased incidence rate of cervical cancer?
pap smear
what is the most common histological type of cervical cancer?
squamous cell carcinoma
which of the following imaging modalities is most widely used in staging cervical cancer?
PET/CT
patients who have a pacemaker or internal metal objects would be LEAST likely to use this imaging modality
MRI
which two of the following strains of HPV are responsible for most cervical cancers?
HPV 16, HPV 18
the most common presenting symptom of cervical cancer is?
abnormal vaginal bleeding
which two of the following are the most commonly used staging systems for cervical cancer?
TNM, FIGO
between the two which histologic type of cervical cancer has the worst prognosis?
adenocarcinoma
the opening of the cervix that leads into the uterus?
endocervix
the outer part of the cervix that can be seen by the doctor during a speculum exam
exocervix
is it covered in glandular cells
endocervix
it is covered in squamous cells
ecocervix
the place where the glandular cells and squamous cells meet
transformation zone
