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DyllonKazuo

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What does the acronym TNM mean?
 
  a. Tumor, number, mass
  b. Tumor, non-small, metastases
  c. Tracheal, number, metastases
  d. Tumor, lymph node, metastases

Question 2

Which of the following PFT values are indications a patient can safely undergo surgical resection for lung cancer?
 
  a. An FEV1 greater than 80 predicted val-ue or 2 L
  b. An FEV1 between 30 and 60 predict-ed value or 1.75 L
  c. An FEV1 greater than 70 predicted val-ue or 1.75 L
  d. An FEV1 between 30 and 60 predict-ed value or 2 L


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Reply #1 on: Jul 16, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: D
Nonsmall-cell lung cancer is staged using the TNM system (T for extent of primary tumor, N for regional lymph node involvement, and M for metastases).

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A
Patients with an FEV1 greater than 80 predicted value or 2 L can safely undergo surgical resec-tion for lung cancer, even if pneumonectomy is needed.


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Excellent

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