Devita, Hellman, and Rosenberg's Cancer

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CHAPTER 46 REHABILITATION

OF THE CANCER PATIENT

JANAKIRAMAN SUBRAMANIAN

DIRECTIONS Each of the numbered items below is followed by lettered answers. Select the

ONE lettered answer that is BEST in each case unless instructed otherwise.

QUESTIONS

Question 46.1. Which chemotherapy is commonly associated with peripheral neuropathy

resulting in sensory ataxia and pain, usually without weakness?

A. Platinum analogs

B. Vinca alkaloids

C. Taxanes

D. Methotrexate

Question 46.2. In which of the following settings exercise is NOT recommended in a

patient with cancer?

A. Platelets 30,000 to 50,000/m^3

B. Bony metastases with 25% to 50% cortex involvement

C. Hematocrit<25%

D. Sodium of 127 mmol/L

Question 46.3. Therapy that is specifically directed toward helping the patient’s ability

to perform activities of daily living is:

A. Occupational therapy

B. Physical therapy

C. Recreational therapy

D. Speech therapy

Question 46.4. The treatments of radiation therapy-induced hyposalivation include all

of the following, EXCEPT:

A. Bromhexine

B. Pilocarpine

C. Moist and soft foods

D. Anticholinergic agents

Corresponding Chapter inCancer: Principles & Practice of Oncology,Ninth Edition: 177 (Rehabilitation of the

Cancer Patient).

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