FNP Women's Health Exam Questions
& Answers (Grade A+)
31 y/o woman presents to the clinic with complaints of bilateral
breast pain. Which of the following statements is TRUE in regard to
mastalgia?
A. It is usually caused by fibrocystic breast changes that are
concerning for breast cancer
B. noncyclic mastalgia is usually bilateral and occurs in
postmenopausal women
C. Usually benign in 90% of cases
D. Majority are not associated with menstrual cycles -
correct answer ✅C
Mastalgia is usually benign and is often times cyclic -- 66% of the
time cyclic; if cyclic will be bilateral. Mild cyclic mastalgia is
considered a normal, physiologic condition caused by the hormonal
changes of the menstrual cycle.
Noncyclic mastalgia is UNILATERAL and does occur in
postmenopausal women
,FNP Women's Health Exam Questions
& Answers (Grade A+)
When providing patient counseling related to mastalgia
management, which of the following statements would you want to
recommend for treatment of mastalgia?
A. always rule out breast cancer
B. Decrease caffeine use
C. Loose fitting bra
D. Use Acetaminophen as first line drug -
correct answer ✅B
Nipple discharge characteristics most commonly considered benign:
A. bilateral serosanguinous discharge
B. mucoprurulent discharge
C. unilateral serosanguinous discharge
D. bilateral milky discharge -
correct answer ✅D
, FNP Women's Health Exam Questions
& Answers (Grade A+)
Which of the following definitions is a description of the physica
examination findings of a fibroadenoma?
A. discrete, smooth, round or oval, nontender, mobile
B. discrete, tender, mobile, size may fluctuate with the menstrual
cycle
C. ill defined, firm nontender, nonmobile -
correct answer ✅A
Which of the following descriptions explains the type of estrogen
known as estrone (E1)?
A. most potent of the three types of estrogen, and is produced
during the reproductive years
B. secreted by the placenta and synthesized from androgens
produced by the fetus during pregnancy
& Answers (Grade A+)
31 y/o woman presents to the clinic with complaints of bilateral
breast pain. Which of the following statements is TRUE in regard to
mastalgia?
A. It is usually caused by fibrocystic breast changes that are
concerning for breast cancer
B. noncyclic mastalgia is usually bilateral and occurs in
postmenopausal women
C. Usually benign in 90% of cases
D. Majority are not associated with menstrual cycles -
correct answer ✅C
Mastalgia is usually benign and is often times cyclic -- 66% of the
time cyclic; if cyclic will be bilateral. Mild cyclic mastalgia is
considered a normal, physiologic condition caused by the hormonal
changes of the menstrual cycle.
Noncyclic mastalgia is UNILATERAL and does occur in
postmenopausal women
,FNP Women's Health Exam Questions
& Answers (Grade A+)
When providing patient counseling related to mastalgia
management, which of the following statements would you want to
recommend for treatment of mastalgia?
A. always rule out breast cancer
B. Decrease caffeine use
C. Loose fitting bra
D. Use Acetaminophen as first line drug -
correct answer ✅B
Nipple discharge characteristics most commonly considered benign:
A. bilateral serosanguinous discharge
B. mucoprurulent discharge
C. unilateral serosanguinous discharge
D. bilateral milky discharge -
correct answer ✅D
, FNP Women's Health Exam Questions
& Answers (Grade A+)
Which of the following definitions is a description of the physica
examination findings of a fibroadenoma?
A. discrete, smooth, round or oval, nontender, mobile
B. discrete, tender, mobile, size may fluctuate with the menstrual
cycle
C. ill defined, firm nontender, nonmobile -
correct answer ✅A
Which of the following descriptions explains the type of estrogen
known as estrone (E1)?
A. most potent of the three types of estrogen, and is produced
during the reproductive years
B. secreted by the placenta and synthesized from androgens
produced by the fetus during pregnancy
