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Pediatric Health: Cancer and Childhood Malignancies

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Which of the following is the most common type of childhood cancer?

  1. Leukemia

  2. Brain cancer

  3. Lymphoma

  4. Neuroblastoma


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Leukemia is the most common type of childhood cancer, accounting for approximately 25% of all cases.

What is the most common type of brain cancer in children?

  1. Medulloblastoma

  2. Astrocytoma

  3. Ependymoma

  4. Glioma


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Medulloblastoma is the most common type of brain cancer in children, accounting for approximately 20% of all cases.

Which of the following is a type of lymphoma that commonly affects children?

  1. Hodgkin lymphoma

  2. Non-Hodgkin lymphoma

  3. Burkitt lymphoma

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Hodgkin lymphoma, non-Hodgkin lymphoma, and Burkitt lymphoma are all types of lymphoma that commonly affect children.

What is the most common type of neuroblastoma?

  1. Abdominal neuroblastoma

  2. Thoracic neuroblastoma

  3. Pelvic neuroblastoma

  4. Cervical neuroblastoma


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Abdominal neuroblastoma is the most common type of neuroblastoma, accounting for approximately 60% of all cases.

Which of the following is a common symptom of leukemia?

  1. Fatigue

  2. Weight loss

  3. Easy bruising or bleeding

  4. Swollen lymph nodes


Correct Option:
Explanation:

Fatigue, weight loss, easy bruising or bleeding, and swollen lymph nodes are all common symptoms of leukemia.

What is the most common symptom of brain cancer in children?

  1. Headaches

  2. Nausea and vomiting

  3. Seizures

  4. Vision problems


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Headaches are the most common symptom of brain cancer in children, occurring in approximately 60% of cases.

Which of the following is a common symptom of lymphoma?

  1. Swollen lymph nodes

  2. Fever

  3. Night sweats

  4. Weight loss


Correct Option:
Explanation:

Swollen lymph nodes, fever, night sweats, and weight loss are all common symptoms of lymphoma.

What is the most common symptom of neuroblastoma?

  1. Abdominal pain

  2. Bone pain

  3. Fever

  4. Weight loss


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Abdominal pain is the most common symptom of neuroblastoma, occurring in approximately 50% of cases.

Which of the following is a common treatment for leukemia?

  1. Chemotherapy

  2. Radiation therapy

  3. Stem cell transplant

  4. Targeted therapy


Correct Option:
Explanation:

Chemotherapy, radiation therapy, stem cell transplant, and targeted therapy are all common treatments for leukemia.

What is the most common treatment for brain cancer in children?

  1. Surgery

  2. Radiation therapy

  3. Chemotherapy

  4. Targeted therapy


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Surgery is the most common treatment for brain cancer in children, followed by radiation therapy, chemotherapy, and targeted therapy.

Which of the following is a common treatment for lymphoma?

  1. Chemotherapy

  2. Radiation therapy

  3. Immunotherapy

  4. Targeted therapy


Correct Option:
Explanation:

Chemotherapy, radiation therapy, immunotherapy, and targeted therapy are all common treatments for lymphoma.

What is the most common treatment for neuroblastoma?

  1. Surgery

  2. Chemotherapy

  3. Radiation therapy

  4. Targeted therapy


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Surgery is the most common treatment for neuroblastoma, followed by chemotherapy, radiation therapy, and targeted therapy.

Which of the following is a common side effect of chemotherapy?

  1. Nausea and vomiting

  2. Hair loss

  3. Fatigue

  4. Increased risk of infection


Correct Option:
Explanation:

Nausea and vomiting, hair loss, fatigue, and increased risk of infection are all common side effects of chemotherapy.

What is a common side effect of radiation therapy?

  1. Skin irritation

  2. Fatigue

  3. Nausea and vomiting

  4. Hair loss


Correct Option:
Explanation:

Skin irritation, fatigue, nausea and vomiting, and hair loss are all common side effects of radiation therapy.

Which of the following is a common side effect of immunotherapy?

  1. Rash

  2. Itching

  3. Swelling

  4. Shortness of breath


Correct Option:
Explanation:

Rash, itching, swelling, and shortness of breath are all common side effects of immunotherapy.

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