DIAGNOSING DEPRESSION & ANXIETY IN CANCER PATIENTS - QUIZ
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Question 1 of 15
What is NOT a contributing lifestyle factor to a cancer diagnosis?
Lack of sleep
Lack of exercise
Poor Diet
Smoking
Question 2 of 15
What percentage of cancer patients experience major depression?
9%
16%
22%
37%
Question 3 of 15
What is the prevalence of anxiety in cancer patients?
5-10%
10-30%
30-40%
40-45%
Question 4 of 15
TRUE or FALSE: Cancer patients experiencing anxiety feel capable of “turning off” their ruminating, anxious thoughts.
True
False
Question 5 of 15
Is forgetfulness a symptom of cancer treatment or clinical depression?
Cancer Treatment
Clinical Depression
Question 6 of 15
TRUE OR FALSE: According to American Cancer Society, the U.S. will have an estimated 2+ million new cancer cases in 2024.
Question 7 of 15
TRUE OR FALSE: The leading cancer diagnosis contributing to cancer deaths in females is breast.
Question 8 of 15
What are ways cancer patients have diverted their income to cover cancer costs?
Not paying bills
Skipping meals
Avoiding medical appointments
All of the above
Question 9 of 15
TRUE OR FALSE: Cancer patients with high level of fear of recurrence also experience high levels of quality of life.
Question 10 of 15
What is NOT an element of a good death?
Pain management
Preparation of death
Being at home
Clear decision making
Question 11 of 15
TRUE OR FALSE: It’s best to use medical jargon and complicated medical terms when working with cancer patients.
Question 12 of 15
TRUE OR FALSE: “I don’t know what to say” is an appropriate phrase when talking with cancer patients.
Question 13 of 15
What is NOT helpful to have in our toolkit of self-care?
Ample Sleep
Lots of Water
Exercise
Unhealthy Friendships
Question 14 of 15
Common periods of distress include which of the following?
Initial diagnosis
active treatment
remission
recurrence
all the above
Question 15 of 15
TRUE OR FALSE: Adjustment to cancer is a unitary, single event.