Oncology Board Exam Started: Jul 12, 2026 21:07 Page 51 of 53 Attempt #1026 Overall: 0 / 264 questions answered Question 251 / 264 Not answered In an outpatient specialty clinic: a 54-year-old woman has unilateral leg swelling in active cancer with risk profile of advanced-stage disease. After initial stabilization and assessment, what is the most appropriate management step? A. Bisphosphonate-based hypercalcemia management B. Guideline-based systemic therapy selection C. Early palliative symptom control integration D. Dexamethasone with urgent oncologic referral for cord compression E. Anticoagulation for cancer-associated thrombosis Show Answer & Explanation Correct Answer: D Explanation: Dexamethasone with urgent oncologic referral for cord compression is preferred because it aligns with guideline-based care priorities, reduces avoidable complications, and supports safe outcomes in Oncology. Reference: WHO Classification and Guidance Comments & Discussion No comments yet. Be the first to comment! Your Name * Your Comment * (Max 200 chars) 200 characters remaining Post Comment Comments remaining this hour: 10/10 Question 252 / 264 Not answered In an emergency department assessment: a 80-year-old woman has unilateral leg swelling in active cancer with risk profile of recent chemotherapy. After initial stabilization and assessment, what is the most appropriate management step? A. Urgent broad-spectrum antibiotics in febrile neutropenia B. Guideline-based systemic therapy selection C. Bisphosphonate-based hypercalcemia management D. Dexamethasone with urgent oncologic referral for cord compression E. Early palliative symptom control integration Show Answer & Explanation Correct Answer: E Explanation: Early palliative symptom control integration is preferred because it aligns with guideline-based care priorities, reduces avoidable complications, and supports safe outcomes in Oncology. Reference: WHO Classification and Guidance Comments & Discussion No comments yet. Be the first to comment! Your Name * Your Comment * (Max 200 chars) 200 characters remaining Post Comment Comments remaining this hour: 10/10 Question 253 / 264 Not answered During a primary-care follow-up visit: a 74-year-old woman is evaluated for fever during cytotoxic therapy in the context of family cancer history. Which is the most appropriate next investigation? A. Tissue biopsy for histologic confirmation B. Serum calcium with ECG C. Staging CT or PET pathway D. CBC with differential E. Duplex imaging for suspected thrombosis Show Answer & Explanation Correct Answer: D Explanation: CBC with differential is the most appropriate next test because it directly clarifies the leading diagnosis and guides immediate management in Oncology. Reference: NCCN Clinical Practice Guidelines in Oncology Comments & Discussion No comments yet. Be the first to comment! Your Name * Your Comment * (Max 200 chars) 200 characters remaining Post Comment Comments remaining this hour: 10/10 Question 254 / 264 Not answered During ward handover: a 56-year-old man has confusion with severe hypercalcemia with risk profile of recent chemotherapy. After initial stabilization and assessment, what is the most appropriate management step? A. Early palliative symptom control integration B. Guideline-based systemic therapy selection C. Bisphosphonate-based hypercalcemia management D. Dexamethasone with urgent oncologic referral for cord compression E. Urgent broad-spectrum antibiotics in febrile neutropenia Show Answer & Explanation Correct Answer: A Explanation: Early palliative symptom control integration is preferred because it aligns with guideline-based care priorities, reduces avoidable complications, and supports safe outcomes in Oncology. Reference: WHO Classification and Guidance Comments & Discussion No comments yet. Be the first to comment! Your Name * Your Comment * (Max 200 chars) 200 characters remaining Post Comment Comments remaining this hour: 10/10 Question 255 / 264 Not answered During ward handover: a 75-year-old man is evaluated for new mass with constitutional symptoms in the context of smoking. Which is the most appropriate next investigation? A. CBC with differential B. Staging CT or PET pathway C. MRI for suspected cord compression D. Serum calcium with ECG E. Duplex imaging for suspected thrombosis Show Answer & Explanation Correct Answer: B Explanation: Staging CT or PET pathway is the most appropriate next test because it directly clarifies the leading diagnosis and guides immediate management in Oncology. Reference: WHO Classification and Guidance Comments & Discussion No comments yet. Be the first to comment! Your Name * Your Comment * (Max 200 chars) 200 characters remaining Post Comment Comments remaining this hour: 10/10 Cancel « ← Previous Page 51 of 53 Next → »