Questions: 40. Christian is a 38-year-old man with stage III lung cancer. This means that the cancer a) is a larger tumor but is confined to the lungs. b) has started to spread into the tissues surrounding the lungs. c) has spread to other areas of the body and lymph nodes. d) is a slow-growing tumor. 41. Chemotherapy is a treatment option that consists of a) surgical removal of the tumor and surrounding tissue. b) a beam of radiation aimed directly at the cancer. c) administering medications via IV, injection, or pills. d) targeting a specific area only.

The answer to question 40 is (b): has started to spread into the tissues surrounding the lungs.

Explanation: a) Incorrect. A larger tumor confined to the lungs would typically be classified as stage II. b) Correct. Stage III lung cancer indicates that the cancer has spread to nearby tissues or lymph nodes but not to distant parts of the body. c) Incorrect. This describes stage IV lung cancer, where the cancer has metastasized to other areas of the body. d) Incorrect. The growth rate of the tumor is not a defining characteristic of stage III lung cancer.

The answer to question 41 is (c): administering medications via IV, injection, or pills.

Explanation: a) Incorrect. This describes surgical treatment, not chemotherapy. b) Incorrect. This describes radiation therapy, not chemotherapy. c) Correct. Chemotherapy involves the use of drugs administered through various methods such as intravenous (IV) infusion, injection, or oral pills to kill or inhibit the growth of cancer cells. d) Incorrect. This could describe localized treatments like radiation therapy or surgery, but not chemotherapy, which is systemic.

Summary:

• For question 40, the correct answer is (b): has started to spread into the tissues surrounding the lungs.
• For question 41, the correct answer is (c): administering medications via IV, injection, or pills.