An Oncologist Is Discussing Multiple Myeloma

question 23

Multiple Choice

An oncologist is discussing multiple myeloma.Which information should the oncologist include? Multiple myeloma can be defined as a neoplasm of:

• A) T cells
• B) B cells
• C) Immature plasma cells
• D) Mature red blood cells

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Definitions:

Elevated Heart Rate

A heart rate that is higher than normal, which can be a response to physical exertion, stress, illness, or other factors.

Cardiac Arrest

A sudden loss of heart function, breathing, and consciousness, typically resulting from an electrical disturbance in the heart that disrupts its pumping action.

Epinephrine

A hormone and medication, also known as adrenaline, used in emergencies to treat severe allergic reactions and asthma attacks.

Corticotrophin-releasing Hormone

A hormone produced by the hypothalamus that stimulates the release of ACTH from the pituitary gland, involved in the stress response.