Medical Oncology MCQs

By: Prof. Dr. Fazal Rehman Shamil | Last updated: September 12, 2024

1. Which of the following is a common first-line treatment for metastatic breast cancer?

a) Tamoxifen
b) Doxorubicin
c) Methotrexate
d) Rituximab

Answer: b) Doxorubicin

2. What is the primary mechanism of action of cisplatin?

a) Inhibition of microtubule polymerization
b) Interference with DNA replication
c) Formation of DNA cross-links
d) Inhibition of topoisomerase

Answer: c) Formation of DNA cross-links

3. In which type of cancer is the presence of the Philadelphia chromosome most commonly associated?

a) Chronic lymphocytic leukemia
b) Chronic myeloid leukemia
c) Acute myeloid leukemia
d) Acute lymphoblastic leukemia

Answer: b) Chronic myeloid leukemia

4. Which targeted therapy is commonly used in the treatment of HER2-positive breast cancer?

a) Imatinib
b) Trastuzumab
c) Bevacizumab
d) Erlotinib

Answer: b) Trastuzumab

5. What is the standard initial treatment for Stage I non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC)?

a) Chemotherapy
b) Radiation therapy
c) Surgical resection
d) Immunotherapy

Answer: c) Surgical resection

6. Which of the following is a common side effect of the drug rituximab?

a) Cardiotoxicity
b) Nephrotoxicity
c) Infusion-related reactions
d) Neuropathy

Answer: c) Infusion-related reactions

7. The use of which medication is commonly associated with the prevention of tumor lysis syndrome in patients undergoing chemotherapy?

a) Allopurinol
b) Methotrexate
c) Cyclophosphamide
d) Paclitaxel

Answer: a) Allopurinol

8. Which of the following is a hallmark feature of the drug pembrolizumab?

a) Alkylating agent
b) Monoclonal antibody targeting PD-1
c) Antimetabolite
d) Taxane-based agent

Answer: b) Monoclonal antibody targeting PD-1

9. What is the primary treatment approach for advanced prostate cancer that has spread to distant sites?

a) Surgery
b) Radiation therapy
c) Hormone therapy
d) Chemotherapy

Answer: c) Hormone therapy

10. In which cancer type is the BRCA1 or BRCA2 mutation most commonly tested?

a) Ovarian cancer
b) Colorectal cancer
c) Pancreatic cancer
d) Non-small cell lung cancer

Answer: a) Ovarian cancer