PLQ Brain Tumors: Facing Trouble Head-On
Which of the following statements about brain tumors is accurate? a) Brain tumors are the deadliest of all childhood cancers. b) Secondary brain tumors are typically benign. c) Benign brain tumors are never fatal.
A is the correct answer
Which of the following statements about the use of chemotherapy for treating primary brain tumors is correct? a) it's effectiveness depends on it's ability to cross the blood-brain barrier. b) It's generally used as the first line of defense. c) It's use is typically avoided in patients with recurrent brain tumors
A is the correct answer.
Which question may be a good guide to how much information a patient wants to know about his diagnosis and disease? a) Is there anything you'd like to ask? b) How has your family responded to your diagnosis? c) Have you ever benefited from a support group in the past?
A is the correct answer.
All of the following changes may indicate increased ICP except... (Select All that apply) a) increased heart rate or blood pressure b) decreased strength and lowered level of consciousness c) Increased temperature and swelling at the craniotomy incision
Answers A and B are correct.
The most widely used diagnostic test for detecting brain tumor is... a) cerebrospinal fluid cytology b) computed tomography scan c) electroencephalography
B is the correct answer
A patient with early symptoms of a primary brain tumor is likely to report... a) night sweats b) awaking with a headache c) increased sensitivity to cold
B is the correct answer.
An adverse effect of stereotactic radiosurgery is... a. focal seizures b) headache c) somnolence syndrome
B is the correct answer.
Intrathecal methotrexate is used to treat a) gliomas b) lymphomas c) meningiomas
B is the correct answer.
Which area of the brain maintains muscle tone? a) The cerebrum b) the cerebellum c) the corpus callosum
B is the correct answer.
Which of the following statements about the annual incidence and outcome of the brain tumor is accurate? a) primary malignant brain tumors represent 14% of all cancers diagnosed. b) Almost 13,000 deaths are caused by brain tumors. c) primary malignant brain tumors are more common than nonmalignant primary brain tumors.
B is the correct answer.
Which type of medication should be avoided in a patient with a brain tumor and increased intracranial pressure (ICP)? a) corticosteroids b) anticoagulants c) proton pump inhibitors
B is the correct answer.
A common clinical finding of a primary brain tumor is... a) astigmatism b) exophthalmus c) papilledema
C is the correct answer.
Astrocytomas, glioblastomas, and gliomas all originate from... a) spinal nerve tissue b) cranial nerve issue c) neuroepithelial tissue
C is the correct answer.
When caring for a patient having a seizure, the nurse should a) insert an oral airway b) place the patient in a high Fowler's position c) loosen clothing around the patient's neck
C is the correct answer.
Which of the following is known to increase the risk of developing a primary brain tumor? a) a history of metastatic cancer b) age older than 65 years c) exposure to ionizing radiation
C is the correct answer.
Which of the following statements about gliomas is correct? a) They arise from the lining of the brain and can involve the skull. b) They're the most common pediatric malignant brain tumor. c) They account for approximately one half of intracranial neoplasms.
C is the correct answer.