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Respiratory System

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What happens if the epiglottis fails to work properly?   show
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Is the esophagus anterior or posterior to the trachea?   show
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show serous fluid  
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show move more freely during respiration  
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What does type 2 alveolar epithelial cells produce and how does this help the lungs?   show
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What do mucous cells found in submucosal glands secrete and how does this play a role in protecting the lungs?   show
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show the mucin that is secreted by the mucous cells in submucosal glands  
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What is a normal field size for the larynx?   show
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show men  
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With H&N cancer, what race is more often affected?   show
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show older than 40  
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Etiology of H&N cancer   show
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show smoking and drinking  
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What is the most common histology of H&N cancer?   show
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How is staging done for H&N cancer?   show
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Name the 5 risk factors involved with Oral cancer.   show
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T or F. The cure rate is better for HPV cancers than for smoking related cancers.   show
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There are 9 H&N cancer sites. Try to list them.   show
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show squamous  
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show lighten the weight of the head, filter and warm air, function in sound resonance, serve as crumple zone in the case of facial trauma  
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show maxillary sinuses  
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show squamous  
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show adenocarcinomas, lymphomas, sarcomas, and papillomas  
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show benign  
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Maxillary sinus tumors are usually __________ and _____________.   show
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What is the best treatment for maxillary sinus tumors?   show
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show in the oral cavity  
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show erythroplakia is red patchy areas on the mucosa while leukoplakia is white patchy areas on the mucosa  
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show Endophytic means it is growing into the tissue and exophytic means it is growing out of the tissue  
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show squamous  
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What causes lip cancer?   show
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show electrons (superficial)  
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show vertigo bc the eustachian tubes open up into the nasopharynx and this causes balance issues  
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Tumors of the nasopharynx are related to what 2 causes?   show
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show bloody nasal discharge  
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Nasopharynx tumors are usually ______________ cell carcinoma.   show
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The hypopharynx is also known as the what?   show
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show -piriform sinuses -lateral and posterior pharyngeal walls -post-cricoid region  
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Does the hypopharynx (aka laryngopharynx) house the larynx?   show
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What part of the hypopharynx is the most common pathology site?   show
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show smoking and alcohol  
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Larynx tumors are classified as ______________ cell carcinomas.   show
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List the treatment field borders for the larynx.   show
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Dr. Legg stated that any glandular tissue tumors are typically classified as ________________.   show
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show parotid gland  
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show surgery first and then radiation  
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show dry mouth  
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What is the most common cancer in men?   show
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What is the most common cancer in women?   show
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What is the second most common cancer among men and women?   show
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show african american male OR white female  
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show 65 or older  
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What is the leading cause of death in the US?   show
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T or F. More people in the US die from lung cancer than colon, prostate, and breast cancer combined.   show
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There are multiple etiological factors that contribute to lung cancer. Try to list them.   show
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Small cell lung cancer is also known as?   show
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show 15%  
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Non-small cell lung cancer consists of what 4 types.   show
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show 85% specifically, adenocarcinoma is 40%, squamous cell is 30%, large cell is 10% and carcinoid/other is 3%  
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Why is small cell lung cancer aka oat cell?   show
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What is oat cell lung cancer capable of secreting?   show
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Why is it not a good thing that oat cell lung cancer has the capability of secreting hormones?   show
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T or F. Oat cell lung cancer spreads quickly and is usually in several locations at the time of diagnosis.   show
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What 2 sites is typically where oat cell lung cancer spreads?   show
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What treatment option is oat cell lung cancer most responsive to?   show
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show oat cell lung cancer  
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show 2400-3000 cGy  
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Which type of lung cancer is not always related to smoking?   show
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show glandular tissue and often located peripherally  
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What gender is adenocarcinoma more commonly affected?   show
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Which type of lung cancer has the greatest link to smoking?   show
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What type of cells does squamous cell carcinoma occur in?   show
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show centrally  
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show hemoptysis (coughing up blood)  
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show pancoast tumor  
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show brachial plexus  
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show mesothelioma  
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Mesothelioma affects the ________ of the lung.   show
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show chemotherapy  
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What case could possibly occur as an emergency rad therapy treatment?   show
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Can you lay a person with SVC syndrome flat?   show
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Where is the esophagus located in reference to the trachea?   show
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show excess fluid in the lungs, produces swelling and the fluid collects in the air sacs of the lungs making it difficult to breathe  
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The most common tumor arising in the esophagus is?   show
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What percent of smokers develop lung cancer?   show
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show radon exposure  
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The most common presenting symptom of lung cancer is persistent _____________.   show
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Hounsfield number for bone   show
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show 0  
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Hounsfield number for air   show
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show No, bc most are caught in advanced stages of the disease  
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show 3-4 fx of 300-400 cGy (treated through an open field) followed by a reduction for a daily dose of 180-200 cGy (treated through an open field) followed by a customized field) for a total of 4500-6000 cGy  
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SBRT lung treatments usually require how many fractions?   show
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show 180 cGy in 35 fx for a total dose of 6300 cGy  
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show 250 cGy in 10 fx for a total dose of 2500 cGy  
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Treatment rx for Esophageal cancer   show
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show 5000  
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Esophagus TD 5/5   show
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show 6000  
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Heart TD 5/5   show
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Lung TD 5/5   show
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show 4500  
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Larynx TD 5/5   show
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