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Bowel (Colorectal) cancer

Bowel (Colorectal) cancer

Question 1 of 11

1

What is the biggest cause of colorectal cancers?

Select one of the following:

  • Genetic susceptibility.

  • Inactive lifestyle.

  • Smoking.

  • Dietary components.

  • Excessive alcohol consumption

Explanation

Question 2 of 11

1

A diet high in which of the following increases the risk of developing CRC?

Select one or more of the following:

  • Saturated fats

  • Red meat

  • Vegetables

  • Refined carbohydrates

  • Alcohol

  • Fiber

Explanation

Question 3 of 11

1

1% of all CRC is due to familial adeno-polyposis genetic disorder.

Select one of the following:

  • True
  • False

Explanation

Question 4 of 11

1

By age 50, what percentage of patients with familial history of adeno-polyposis genetic disorder contract CRC?

Select one of the following:

  • 25%

  • 50%

  • 75%

  • 100%

Explanation

Question 5 of 11

1

Hereditary non-polyposis CRC accounts for 8% of all CRC.

Select one of the following:

  • True
  • False

Explanation

Question 6 of 11

1

Which of the following are risk factors for CRC?

Select one or more of the following:

  • Dietary factors.

  • Inflammatory bowel disease

  • Genetic disorders

  • Diabetes

  • Heart disease

Explanation

Question 7 of 11

1

Most CRCs develop from a benign precursor lesion or adenoma (polyp).

Select one of the following:

  • True
  • False

Explanation

Question 8 of 11

1

Which of the following may be symptoms of CRC?

Select one or more of the following:

  • Excessive sweating

  • Diarrhoea

  • Constipation

  • Anemia

  • Dizziness

  • Abdominal bloating

  • Fatigue

  • Weight gain

Explanation

Question 9 of 11

1

CRC diagnosis is based on which of the following?

Select one or more of the following:

  • Clinical manifestations

  • Colonoscopy

  • Family history/genetics

  • Radiography

  • RAIU testing

Explanation

Question 10 of 11

1

Which of the following are classifications of Dukes CRC staging?

Select one or more of the following:

  • Cancer limited to bowel wall

  • Nodal metastasis regardless of extension through bowel wall

  • Distant metastasis

  • Death

  • Cancer extending through the bowel wall

Explanation

Question 11 of 11

1

What percentage of bowel cancers start as polyps?

Select one of the following:

  • 25%

  • 50%

  • 63%

  • 75%

  • 97%

Explanation

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