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Lung Cancer Questions and Answers Latest Version with Certified Solutions
What is one reason a person with lung cancer may feel tired all the time?
- Too much caffeine
- Eating spicy food
- High calcium levels
✔✔ B. Low oxygen levels due to damaged lungs
Which term describes a group of abnormal cells forming a mass in the lungs?
- Cyst
- Polyp
- Stone
✔✔ B. Tumor
What might a doctor recommend after lung cancer surgery?
- Avoid walking
- Sleeping more than 20 hours 1 / 4
✔✔ B. Breathing exercises
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- Eating only soft food
Which lifestyle factor can help prevent lung cancer?
- Drinking more soda
- Taking long hot showers
- Sleeping without a fan
✔✔ B. Avoiding exposure to harmful chemicals
Why might a lung cancer patient experience weight loss?✔✔ A. Loss of appetite due to cancer or treatment
- Increased muscle growth
- Better digestion
- Sweating too much
What is a common emotional challenge faced during lung cancer treatment?
- Euphoria
- Hyperactivity 2 / 4
✔✔ B. Depression or anxiety
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- Aggression
What kind of lung cancer tends to grow quickly and spread fast?✔✔ A. Small cell lung cancer
- Non-small cell lung cancer
- Sarcoma
- Benign lung mass
Which of the following is a common side effect of radiation therapy for lung cancer?✔✔ A. Skin irritation at the treatment site
- Loss of smell
- Yellowing of eyes
- Finger numbness
What does staging of lung cancer help determine?✔✔ A. How far the cancer has spread
- What color the tumor is
- Whether the lungs are cold 3 / 4
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- How strong the bones are
How might lung cancer affect sleep?✔✔ A. Shortness of breath can interrupt sleep
- Causes insomnia due to leg pain
- Makes people sleep deeply
- Improves restfulness
What is an oncologist’s role in lung cancer care?✔✔ A. Diagnoses and treats cancer
- Checks bone alignment
- Repairs lung tissue surgically
- Measures blood pressure
Which part of a person’s history might raise concern for lung cancer?
- History of headaches
- Drinking milk daily
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✔✔ B. 30-year smoking history