Davis Advantage for Pathophysiology 2026
Exam Ready Test Bank – Student Success
• Ovarian . Answer: A patient recently had a malignant tumor surgically
removed. The clinician is examining CA-125 levels following the
surgery. What type of cancer does the patient likely have?
• 90% of palpable breast masses are noncancerous, but further
evaluation will be needed. . Answer: A patient has noticed a mass in her
right breast. Which of the following is correct information for the nurse
to share?
• The sample shows more ERs than normal. . Answer: A biopsy of a
breast tumor shows the sample to be estrogen receptor (ER)-positive and
HER2/neu negative. Which of the following is the correct interpretation?
• Diffuse symptoms, such as abdonimal bloating . Answer: A nurse is
reviewing the early signs of ovarian cancer with a patient. Which of the
following should be included?
• Cervical cancer . Answer: A nurse is explaining to a patient the
importance of regular Pap smears. Which cancer can the Pap smear be
an early test for detecting?
• digital rectal examination (DRE) . Answer: Which of the following
examinations may be beneficial for early detection of prostate cancer?
Exam Ready Test Bank – Student Success
• Ovarian . Answer: A patient recently had a malignant tumor surgically
removed. The clinician is examining CA-125 levels following the
surgery. What type of cancer does the patient likely have?
• 90% of palpable breast masses are noncancerous, but further
evaluation will be needed. . Answer: A patient has noticed a mass in her
right breast. Which of the following is correct information for the nurse
to share?
• The sample shows more ERs than normal. . Answer: A biopsy of a
breast tumor shows the sample to be estrogen receptor (ER)-positive and
HER2/neu negative. Which of the following is the correct interpretation?
• Diffuse symptoms, such as abdonimal bloating . Answer: A nurse is
reviewing the early signs of ovarian cancer with a patient. Which of the
following should be included?
• Cervical cancer . Answer: A nurse is explaining to a patient the
importance of regular Pap smears. Which cancer can the Pap smear be
an early test for detecting?
• digital rectal examination (DRE) . Answer: Which of the following
examinations may be beneficial for early detection of prostate cancer?