PRACTICAL EXERCISE 1
DISTINGUISH BETWEEN MULTIPLE MYELOMA AND SIMILAR DISEASES
- SUBJECT: Distinguish Between Multiple Myeloma and Similar Diseases.
- OBJECTIVE: Given the available resources in the activity, my wife and I will be able to distinguish Multiple Myeloma from similar diseases of Leukemia and Lymphoma.
- REQUIREMENTS:
1. Visit the links on the activity page for Multiple Myeloma and read and learn about MM.
2. Visit the links on the activity page for Leukemia and read and learn about Leukemia.
3. Visit the links on the activity page for Lymphoma and read and learn about Lymphoma.
- MATERIALS REQUIRED: Personal Computer with Internet access.
1. Multiple Myeloma is diagnosed through what test(s)?
a. Blood and Urine Test_____________________________________________.
b. Test Conducted on the Bone________________________________________.
2. Briefly describe the causes and incidents of Multiple Myeloma.
At this time the cause is unknown but the cause is associated with certain
occupations (agricultural, petroleum workers) and exposure to certain chemicals
(herbicides, insecticides, plastics, petroleum products, and various dusts including
asbestos).
Recent study found the incidence to be 9.5 cases per 100,000 African Americans
and 4.1 cases per 1000,000 Caucasian Americans.
3. Which of the following diseases listed below is diagnosed through physical examination, blood test, image test, and biopsy?. Circle the correct answer(s).
a. Leukemia.
b. Lymphoma.
c. Multiple Myeloma.
4. Which one is diagnosed through urine test?
a. Leukemia.
- Lymphoma.
c. Multiple Myeloma.
5. There are various treatment options among the three diseases. Select and circle the common treatment option from the list below.
a. Radiation therapy.
b. Stem cell transplantation.
c. Chemotherapy.
d. Surgery.
6. Which of the three types of Leukemia is common among adults between ages 40 and 70?
- Acute lymphoblastic.
- Acute myelogenous.
c. Chronic leukemia.
7. Which two of the three diseases is a cancer that affects the bone marrow?
a. Multiple Myeloma.
b. Lymphoma.
c. Leukemia.
