Cancer Section 2 Flashcards
(4 cards)
1
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What lab tests would be common in diagnosing bone marrow cancer or anemia? (select all that apply) A. Blood protein testing B. Hct C. Hematest D. Hgb
A
B. Hct
D. Hgb
2
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A patient's labs show an elevation in serum calcitonin levels. The nurse suspects the possibility of a diagnosis of this type of cancer. A. Colon B. Bone marrow C. Thyroid D. Bladder
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C. Thyroid
3
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This tumor marker is used in the diagnosis, monitoring of a patient's response to therapy and in surveillance of the patient with pancreatic or hepatobiliary cancer. A. BRCA1 B. PSA C. CA-125 D. CA-19-9
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D. CA-19-9
4
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Tumor marker, CA-125 may be elevated in what types of cancer? (select all) A. Ovarian B. Pancreas C. Prostate D. Breast
A
A. Ovarian
B. Pancreas