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ONCC Practice Tests (OCN - Treatment Modalities) Questions and Answers Latest Version Already Passed
What is the primary goal of chemotherapy in treating cancer?
- To cure the cancer
- To alleviate symptoms
- To shrink tumors before surgery
- To destroy cancer cells and prevent further growth
✔✔D) To destroy cancer cells and prevent further growth
Which of the following treatment modalities is often used to treat localized tumors?
- Chemotherapy
- Radiation therapy
- Immunotherapy
- Hormone therapy
✔✔B) Radiation therapy
Which of these is an example of targeted therapy in cancer treatment? 1 / 4
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- Methotrexate
- Imatinib
- Doxorubicin
- Paclitaxel
✔✔B) Imatinib
What is the purpose of immunotherapy in cancer treatment?
- To directly kill cancer cells
- To stimulate the body's immune system to fight cancer
- To deliver targeted radiation to cancer cells
- To suppress the immune system
✔✔B) To stimulate the body's immune system to fight cancer
When is a patient most likely to experience bone marrow suppression due to chemotherapy?
- Immediately after administration
- 1-2 weeks following chemotherapy
- 3-4 months after chemotherapy
- Only after radiation therapy 2 / 4
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✔✔B) 1-2 weeks following chemotherapy
Which of the following is a common side effect of chemotherapy?
- Hair regrowth
- Increased appetite
- Nausea and vomiting
- Reduced liver enzymes
✔✔C) Nausea and vomiting
How does hormone therapy work in the treatment of hormone-sensitive cancers?
- It replaces missing hormones
- It blocks the production or action of hormones that stimulate cancer growth
- It boosts the immune system to fight cancer
- It delivers targeted radiation to cancerous tissues
✔✔B) It blocks the production or action of hormones that stimulate cancer growth
Which of the following is the most common indication for radiation therapy?
- Systemic cancer 3 / 4
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- Cancer that is localized or inoperable
- Bone marrow suppression
- Pain management
✔✔B) Cancer that is localized or inoperable
What is the main difference between external beam radiation therapy and internal radiation (brachytherapy)?
- External beam therapy uses radioactive materials implanted inside the body
- Brachytherapy delivers radiation from outside the body
- External beam therapy targets tumors more precisely
- Brachytherapy involves placing a radiation source directly into or near the tumor
✔✔D) Brachytherapy involves placing a radiation source directly into or near the tumor
What is a common side effect of radiation therapy?
- Hypertension
- Skin irritation or burns
- Hearing loss
- Weight loss
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