Quiz: Peripheral Neuropathy and Cancer Treatment

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1. Q1.According to this article, what is peripheral neuropathy?

   AA skin rash caused by radiation therapyBDamage to the peripheral nerves, which carry information from the brain to other parts of the bodyCA type of infection that develops during chemotherapyDSwelling in the hands and feet caused by fluid buildup

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2. Q2.Which nerves, when damaged, can cause tingling, numbness, or a pins-and-needles feeling in the feet and hands?

   AMotor nervesBAutonomic nervesCSensory nervesDOptic nerves

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3. Q3.According to this article, why is it important to tell your doctor or nurse early about nerve symptoms?

   AEarly diagnosis and treatment is the best way to control the problems and prevent further damageBIt allows the doctor to stop all treatment right awayCNerve symptoms always disappear once they are reportedDIt is only needed for insurance paperwork

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4. Q4.Which of the following is a safety step the article lists for people with nerve changes?

   AWalk barefoot indoors so you can feel the floor betterBTake hotter showers to improve feeling in the skinCAvoid telling anyone about balance problemsDMove rugs out of your path and put rails on the walls and in the bathroom

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5. Q5.According to this article, what do autonomic nerves control?

   AFeeling pain, heat, cold, and pressureBBody functions such as blood pressure, digestion, heart rate, temperature, and urinationCMuscle movement in the arms and legsDVision and hearing

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