Continuing Education Quiz

1. The most important factor in stopping the progression of colorectal cancer

as well as treating it is:

B. well balanced diet

C. exercise

D. weight loss

2. Which of the following can interfere with the test results of the ColoCARE test

kit?

B. medications such as aspirin and vitamin C supplements

C. toilet bowl cleaning and deodorizing products

D. all of the above

3. At what age should a person start being tested regularly for colorectal cancer?

B. 30

C. 40

D. 80

4. Which of the following is not a risk factor for colorectal cancer?

B. heredity

C. high fiber, low fat diet

D. Crohn's disease

5. No diet restrictions are required for which test kit?

B. EZ Detect

C. Hemoccult

D. Clear Blue Easy

6. Which test kit requires the patient to retrieve a stool sample from the toilet?

B. EZ Detect

C. Hemoccult

D. Clear Blue Easy

7. Colorectal cancer is first on the the list of fatal cancers, followed by breast

cancer and lung cancer.

B. False

8. Blood present in the stool could be caused by which of the following?

B. colitis

C. hemmorhoids

D. all of the above

9. Which of the following are indications that a person should see their physician?

B. diarrhea, constipation, or unexplained weight loss for a period of more than 2 weeks.

C. bowel or stomach pain

D. all of the above

10. Which of the following is the easiest kit for a patient to use?

B. EZ Detect

C. Hemoccult

D. Both a and b are easy to use

Quiz answers

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