ATI Oncology Quiz

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: The goal in the treatment of Hodgkin lymphoma is cure.

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: In North America, lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer deaths among both men and women, and the primary risk factor for lung cancer is smoking. Therefore, promoting smoking cessation is a critical public health intervention that directly addresses this significant health issue. By helping individuals quit smoking, healthcare providers can significantly reduce the incidence of lung cancer and associated deaths, making this intervention a priority in cancer prevention efforts.

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Leukemia commonly involves unregulated proliferation of white blood cells.

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: Attempts are made to achieve remission of AML by the aggressive administration of chemotherapy.

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Prophylactic surgery refers to the preventive removal of tissues or organs at high risk for developing cancer, even when no cancer is currently present. In this case, the patient has a positive breast tumor marking test and a significant family history of breast cancer, which places her at increased risk for developing the disease. A bilateral mastectomy is performed to significantly reduce this risk by removing both breasts, thereby preventing the potential future occurrence of breast cancer.