(1)
University of Wisconsin Hospital and Clinics, Madison, WI, USA
(2)
University of Wisconsin-LaCrosse, LaCrosse, WI, USA
Keywords
5-FluorouracilAdenocarcinomaCA 19-9CEADysphagiaGERDJaundiceMyelosuppressionSkip metastasisSquamous cell carcinomaQuestions
1.
What is the innermost layer of the alimentary tract ?
A.
Muscular
B.
Submucosal
C.
Serosal
D.
Mucosal
2.
The upper esophagus drains to the _____ lymph nodes .
A.
Mediastinal
B.
Celiac
C.
Cervical
D.
Gastric
3.
The stomach is located in which quadrant of the abdomen ?
A.
Upper right
B.
Upper left
C.
Lower right
D.
Lower left
4.
What structure within the small bowel increases the surface area in order to increase absorptions?
A.
Villi
B.
Rugae
C.
Peyer’s patches
D.
Haustra
5.
What section of the small bowel is closest to the stomach ?
A.
Jejunum
B.
Duodenum
C.
Veriform appendix
D.
Ilium
6.
What part of the large intestine runs horizontally across the abdominal cavity ?
A.
Ascending colon
B.
Descending colon
C.
Sigmoid colon
D.
Transverse colon
7.
Bile is secreted from this organ:
A.
Gallbladder
B.
Liver
C.
Pancreas
D.
Large intestine
8.
The head of the pancreas sits near the:
A.
Spleen
B.
Jejunum
C.
Duodenum
D.
Hepatic flexure of the colon
9.
What is not true regarding the epidemiology and etiology of esophageal cancer ?
A.
More common in those 55 years old and older
B.
Primary risk factor is smoking and alcohol
C.
More common in females
D.
Barrett’s esophagus is a risk factor
10.
What histology is common in tumors of the upper two-thirds of the esophagus ?
A.
Adenocarcinoma
B.
Papillary serous carcinoma
C.
Squamous cell carcinoma
D.
Transitional cell carcinoma
11.
Lymphatic drainage of the esophagus :
A.
Is predictable
B.
Skips up to 5 cm from the tumor site
C.
Is contiguous
D.
Is uncommon
12.
What is a late toxicity of radiation therapy to the esophagus?
A.
Myelosuppression
B.
Stenosis
C.
Fatigue
D.
Esophagitis
13.
Which of the following is not a risk factor for stomach cancer ?
A.
Smoked, cured food
B.
Low socioeconomic status
C.
H. pylori
D.
GERD
14.
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What histology are most stomach cancers?
A.
Adenocarcinoma
B.
Papillary serous carcinoma
C.
Squamous cell carcinoma
D.
Transitional cell carcinoma
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