NM 701 Exam 4 Breast and PAP Questions
and Answers|Latest Update
What is glandular tissue, fat, and fibrous connective tissue, normally found around 45 y/o that is
often incidental with diagnosis on imaging studies? Hamartoma
What is a milk-filled cyst that usually occur during or after lactation, it is a result from duct
dilation and often have an inflammatory component? Galactocele
What is treatment for a galactocele? Expectant management
What is the most prevalent cancer, after skin cancer, for women in the united states?
Breast cancer
_____ out of 8 women in the US will be diagnosed with breast cancer. One
What is a protective factor to prevent breast cancer? (1) breastfeeding (2) having children
(3) moderate or vigorous exercise for at least 4 hours a week (4) maintaining a normal weight
,What kind of work puts women at risk for breast cancer? Shift work (night shift)
Over what age do women not need a pap? 65
Do women who have sex with women need a pap? Yes
If women are in a monogamous relationship, do they need a pap? Yes
Do women who have never had vaginal intercourse need a pap? Yes
What does a pap sample need to be considered a satisfactory specimen? Lots of
squamous cells
What types of cells does the transformation zone have? Endocervical or squamous
metaplastic cells
Who may not have an endocervical component on the pap? (1) pregnant women (2)
postmenopausal women
, Are paps screening or diagnosis? Screening
What pap result is the least clinical concern? ASC-US (atypical squamous cells of
undetermined significance)
What types of HPV are considered high risk? 16 & 18
What type of HPV are considered low risk? 6 & 11
What type of HPV do you test for? High risk
When do you test for HPV? (1) routine co-testing (with a Pap) in women 30 and over (2)
triage of women age 25 or over with ASC-US Paps (21-24 just repeat in 1 year)
Who do you not test for HPV? (1) screening before HPV vaccination (2) routine co-
testing in women less than 30 (3) investigation of genital warts or other STIs
and Answers|Latest Update
What is glandular tissue, fat, and fibrous connective tissue, normally found around 45 y/o that is
often incidental with diagnosis on imaging studies? Hamartoma
What is a milk-filled cyst that usually occur during or after lactation, it is a result from duct
dilation and often have an inflammatory component? Galactocele
What is treatment for a galactocele? Expectant management
What is the most prevalent cancer, after skin cancer, for women in the united states?
Breast cancer
_____ out of 8 women in the US will be diagnosed with breast cancer. One
What is a protective factor to prevent breast cancer? (1) breastfeeding (2) having children
(3) moderate or vigorous exercise for at least 4 hours a week (4) maintaining a normal weight
,What kind of work puts women at risk for breast cancer? Shift work (night shift)
Over what age do women not need a pap? 65
Do women who have sex with women need a pap? Yes
If women are in a monogamous relationship, do they need a pap? Yes
Do women who have never had vaginal intercourse need a pap? Yes
What does a pap sample need to be considered a satisfactory specimen? Lots of
squamous cells
What types of cells does the transformation zone have? Endocervical or squamous
metaplastic cells
Who may not have an endocervical component on the pap? (1) pregnant women (2)
postmenopausal women
, Are paps screening or diagnosis? Screening
What pap result is the least clinical concern? ASC-US (atypical squamous cells of
undetermined significance)
What types of HPV are considered high risk? 16 & 18
What type of HPV are considered low risk? 6 & 11
What type of HPV do you test for? High risk
When do you test for HPV? (1) routine co-testing (with a Pap) in women 30 and over (2)
triage of women age 25 or over with ASC-US Paps (21-24 just repeat in 1 year)
Who do you not test for HPV? (1) screening before HPV vaccination (2) routine co-
testing in women less than 30 (3) investigation of genital warts or other STIs
