WGU D027 Course Material Questions with Answers
(Latest 2023) Verified Answers
Which pediatric malignancy is linked to the family of origin? -
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Wilms tumor -
Wilms tumor is kidney cancer in childhood caused by inherited genes. The
main causes of liver cancer are hepatitis, fatty liver disease, and alcohol use.
The main cause of cervical cancer is HPV infection. Leukemia is caused by
mutations to hematopoietic stem cells.
Which of the following drugs is classified as hormonal treatment for breast
cancer? -
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Tamoxifen -
Lapatinib is a tyrosine kinase inhibitor. Paclitaxil is an antimicrotubule agent.
Rituximab is a CD20-directed cytolytic monoclonal antibody. Tamoxifen is an
anti-estrogen medication used in the treatment of estrogen-linked breast
cancer.
Where do the cancers treated with glucocorticoids stem from? -
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Lymphoid tissue -
Glucocorticoids, along with other medications, are used to treat cancers of
the lymphoid tissue (lymphocytic leukemias, Hodgkin disease, non-Hodgkin
lymphomas, and multiple myeloma).
