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signs and symptoms of breast cancer - correct answer ✔✔breast changes, breast pain,
dimpling, nipple discharge, nipple retraction
multifactorial inheritance - correct answer ✔✔an interaction between genes and the
environment that contributes to a phenotype or trait
s/s breast cancer in men - correct answer ✔✔painless mass around areola, nipple inversion,
swelling of chest
prominent venous pattern on breast is indicative of - correct answer ✔✔increase blood supply
required by tumor
When should you start mammograms - correct answer ✔✔40 unless family hx
drug that reduces risk of breast cancer - correct answer ✔✔tamoxifen
pt education for breast cancer - correct answer ✔✔healthy weight, exercise, limit alcohol, avoid
hormone replacement therapy, avoid environmental estrogen
when should you preform self breast exams - correct answer ✔✔5-7 days after menses
average onset age for breast cancer - correct answer ✔✔68
, biopsy education - correct answer ✔✔wear supportive bra after
definitive diagnosis of cancer
alcohol consumption doesn't increase risk of which types of cancer - correct answer ✔✔brain
and skin
what side effect to look for with radiation - correct answer ✔✔skin breakdown
difference between malignant and benign tumor - correct answer ✔✔proteins in cell
membrane
malignant-nonmotile, irregular borders
what to do if significant leakage after suprapubic prostatectomy - correct answer ✔✔inform
physician immediately
position for prostatectomy - correct answer ✔✔lithotomy
normal urine color after prostatectomy - correct answer ✔✔light pink
PSA - correct answer ✔✔prostate specific antigen-increased levels may indicate prostate cancer
what does stoney hardening, non mobile mean with rectal exam - correct answer ✔✔advanced
lesion
important education for early detection of prostate cancer - correct answer ✔✔annual digital
rectal exams and PSA test