Devita, Hellman, and Rosenberg's Cancer

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Chapter 46•Rehabilitation of the Cancer Patient 575

Question 46.11. The MOST common indication for rehabilitation care in patients with

cancer undergoing treatment of their malignancy is:

A. Deconditioning

B. Impaired mobility

C. Impaired activities of daily living

D. Reduced range of motion (ROM)

Question 46.12. All of the following are associated with improved rehabilitation gains in

patients with brain tumors, EXCEPT:

A. Meningioma

B. Presenting at initial diagnosis

C. Left-sided brain tumor

D. Receiving radiation therapy

Question 46.13. The MOST common functional limitation reported by cancer survivors

returning to work is:

A. Performing physical tasks

B. Analyzing data

C. Prolonged mental concentration

D. Lifting heavy loads

Question 46.14. A 75-year-old man was recently diagnosed with cranial meningioma and

underwent primary resection of the tumor. He requires active rehabil-

itation after his surgery. All of the following statements regarding his

rehabilitation are correct, EXCEPT:

A. Impaired cognition and weakness are the most common indication

for acute rehabilitation after surgery.

B. This patient’s rehabilitation is likely to be shorter than patients with

stroke undergoing rehabilitation.

C. He requires short-term antiseizure prophylaxis during rehabilitation.

D. Postoperative deep vein thrombosis (DVT) prophylaxis would be

indicated.

Question 46.15. All of the following interventions may be appropriate for the management

of neuritic pain, EXCEPT:

A. Desensitization measures such as tapping or vibration.

B. Application of topical lidocaine.

C. Local injection of corticosteroids.

D. Treatment with gabapentin.