Oral Cancer: Diagnosis, Treatment, and
Consequences ACTUAL QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT ANSWERS
p53 - CORRECT ANSWERS What tumor suppressor protein when mutated promotes the
transformation of normal cells to malignant cells?
squamous hyperplasia, mild/moderate dysplasia, severe dysplasia, carcinoma in situ -
CORRECT ANSWERS What are the histopathological stages in epithelial precursor
lesions?
Squamous hyperplasia - CORRECT ANSWERS What histopathological stage is the
following?
- may be in the spinous layer and/or in the basal cell layers; architecture shows regular
stratification without cellular atypia
Mild dysplasia - CORRECT ANSWERS What histopathological stage is the following?
- architectural disturbance is limited to the lower third of the epithelium, with cytological atypia
Moderate dysplasia - CORRECT ANSWERS What histopathological stage is the
following?
- architectural disturbance extends into the middle third of the epithelium
Severe dysplasia - CORRECT ANSWERS What histopathological stage is the following?
- architectural disturbance involves more than 2/3 of the epithelium
Carcinoma in situ - CORRECT ANSWERS What histopathological stage is the following?
, - full thickness architectural disturbance in the viable cell layers accompanied by pronounced
cytological atypia
smoking, diet, alcohol use, genetics, sun exposure, virus (HPV) - CORRECT
ANSWERS What are some causes of oral cancer?
Smoking + alcohol - CORRECT ANSWERS What increases your risk of oral cancer by 30
to 40x?
Two - CORRECT ANSWERS 7 of 10 cancer patients drink more than _____ alcohol
drinks per day
4 - CORRECT ANSWERS How many packs of cigarettes is equal to a hookah pipe?
1 - CORRECT ANSWERS How many packs of cigarettes is equal to 1 cigar?
"Reverse" smoking - CORRECT ANSWERS What way of smoking a cigarette is
guaranteed to cause cancer?
E- cigarettes - CORRECT ANSWERS What is a direct factor in periodontal gum disease,
and is not a proven smoking cessation program?
Squamous cell carcinoma - CORRECT ANSWERS What is the most common malignant
neoplasm of the oral cavity?
non healing ulcer, red/white swelling, lump in neck for 2+ wks, painful, lateral tongue -
CORRECT ANSWERS What are some signs and symptoms of oral cancer?
Consequences ACTUAL QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT ANSWERS
p53 - CORRECT ANSWERS What tumor suppressor protein when mutated promotes the
transformation of normal cells to malignant cells?
squamous hyperplasia, mild/moderate dysplasia, severe dysplasia, carcinoma in situ -
CORRECT ANSWERS What are the histopathological stages in epithelial precursor
lesions?
Squamous hyperplasia - CORRECT ANSWERS What histopathological stage is the
following?
- may be in the spinous layer and/or in the basal cell layers; architecture shows regular
stratification without cellular atypia
Mild dysplasia - CORRECT ANSWERS What histopathological stage is the following?
- architectural disturbance is limited to the lower third of the epithelium, with cytological atypia
Moderate dysplasia - CORRECT ANSWERS What histopathological stage is the
following?
- architectural disturbance extends into the middle third of the epithelium
Severe dysplasia - CORRECT ANSWERS What histopathological stage is the following?
- architectural disturbance involves more than 2/3 of the epithelium
Carcinoma in situ - CORRECT ANSWERS What histopathological stage is the following?
, - full thickness architectural disturbance in the viable cell layers accompanied by pronounced
cytological atypia
smoking, diet, alcohol use, genetics, sun exposure, virus (HPV) - CORRECT
ANSWERS What are some causes of oral cancer?
Smoking + alcohol - CORRECT ANSWERS What increases your risk of oral cancer by 30
to 40x?
Two - CORRECT ANSWERS 7 of 10 cancer patients drink more than _____ alcohol
drinks per day
4 - CORRECT ANSWERS How many packs of cigarettes is equal to a hookah pipe?
1 - CORRECT ANSWERS How many packs of cigarettes is equal to 1 cigar?
"Reverse" smoking - CORRECT ANSWERS What way of smoking a cigarette is
guaranteed to cause cancer?
E- cigarettes - CORRECT ANSWERS What is a direct factor in periodontal gum disease,
and is not a proven smoking cessation program?
Squamous cell carcinoma - CORRECT ANSWERS What is the most common malignant
neoplasm of the oral cavity?
non healing ulcer, red/white swelling, lump in neck for 2+ wks, painful, lateral tongue -
CORRECT ANSWERS What are some signs and symptoms of oral cancer?
