Question 26
All forms of cancer
Question 26 options:
involve the formation of a solid tumor. | |
are a result of benign tumors. | |
are caused by aberrant cell behavior. | |
grow at a similar speed. |
Question 27
Those diagnosed in the earliest stage of breast cancer have a _____ percent chance of survival.
Question 27 options:
33-40 | |
53-60 | |
73-80 | |
93-100 |
Question 28
Forty-year-old Monica becomes anemic as a result of heavy uterine bleeding. Her physician finds that her uterus is severely infected and states that the only way to solve this problem is to have the uterus removed. In this case, Monica is most likely to undergo a
Question 28 options:
lumpectomy. | |
radical hysterectomy. | |
partial mastectomy. | |
simple mastectomy. |
Question 29
Fifty-year-old Craig is extremely obese and has a family history of prostate cancer. In this case, which of the following symptoms experienced by Craig most likely indicates that he has prostate cancer?
Question 29 options:
loss of bladder control | |
slight change in testicular size | |
appearance of the epididymis | |
numbness in hands during sleep |
Question 30
What makes the diagnosis of testicular cancer problematic?
Question 30 options:
There is a lack of symptoms and pain in the early stages. | |
There is an increase in sensation, which is welcomed by many men. | |
There is no definitive diagnostic test. | |
The testicle is usually not the primary site for the cancer. |
Question 31
Forty-year-old Jacob has a family history of testicular cancer, and his doctor tells him that his risk of developing testicular cancer is very high. The doctor advices him to perform a monthly testicular self-exam. In this case, which of the following is most likely to be the earliest warning sign that Jacob shouldn't ignore?
Question 31 options:
presence of epididymis | |
a slight reduction in the size of testicles | |
highly sensitive testicles | |
a painless lump on the testicle |
Question 32
Which of the following does NOT describe lesbian women's experiences with health care?
Question 32 options:
They do not have a usual place to go for medical care. | |
They encounter hostility if their sexual orientation is disclosed. | |
They are more likely to seek out health care than heterosexual women. | |
They are often not treated with the respect or cultural competence. |
Question 33 )
Compulsive overeating and compulsive overdieting are the behaviors classified as eating disorders.
Question 33 options:
True | |
False |
Question 34
According to the study by McCarthy & McCarthy (2003, 2009), less than _____ percent of happy, sexually satisfied couples described having similar desire, arousal, orgasm, and pleasure during a particular sexual episode.
Question 34 options:
15 | |
25 | |
50 | |
75 |
Question 35
Erection-enhancing drugs increase sexual desire and produce an erection even without sexual stimulation.
Question 35 options:
True | |
False |
Question 36
Typical homework exercises for couples in a sexual enhancement program include
Question 36 options:
mirror examination. | |
masturbation. | |
erotic aids. | |
all of these. |
Question 37
While making love, Raul often evaluates "how well" things are going. This distraction often leads to lack of orgasm. This tendency to become involved in judging one's performance is called
Question 37 options:
inhibiting. | |
spectatoring. | |
anorgasmia. | |
sensate focus. |
Question 38
Fifty-year-old Bill has a severe curvature of the penis, and he experiences pain during intercourse. His doctor is likely to diagnose him with
Question 38 options:
Peyronie's disease. | |
priapism. | |
anodyspareunia. | |
urethritis. |
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