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Which of the following represents a strategy for primary prevention of breast cancer?
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A. Request BRCA genetic testing
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B. Eat a healthy diet and maintain a normal body mass index
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C. Practice monthly self-examination of breasts
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D. Schedule a screening mammogram at age 45 - correct answer ✔B
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Mutation of the BRCA-1 and BRCA-2 genes shows evidence of which inheritance pattern?
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A. X-linked recessive
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B. Autosomal recessive
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C. Autosomal dominant
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,D. Chromosomal translocation - correct answer ✔C
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Which of the following statements most accurately explains the rationale for chemotherapy
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for clients being treated for breast cancer?
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A. Chemotherapy may be used to eradicate the breast tumor, avoiding the need for
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disfiguring surgery ||||||




B. Chemotherapy may be indicated after surgery and radiation to attack cancer cells that
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may have spread to other areas of the body
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C. Chemotherapy is only used for advanced stages of cancer for older clients who cannot
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tolerate the surgical procedure |||||| |||||| ||||||




D. Chemotherapy avoids the skin damage associated with radiation - correct answer ✔B
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A woman who has chronic lymphedema after a mastectomy will be treated with which
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treatment?


A. phlebotomy to remove fluid
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B. immobilization of the arm in a sling
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C. a compression bandage, sleeve or glove
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D. diuretics to reduce fluid accumulation - correct answer ✔C
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what do you think is the most common newly diagnosed cancer in women in the US?
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,A. lung
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B. breast
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C. ovarian
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D. leukemia - correct answer ✔B
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What do you think is the most common newly diagnosed cancer in men in the US?
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A. prostate
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B. lung
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C. testicular
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D. colon - correct answer ✔A
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Which behavior has strong evidence to prevent cancer?
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A. avoidance of tobacco products
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B. weight loss if overweight
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C. limiting alcohol consumption
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, D. all of the above - correct answer ✔D
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Which of the following items represent primary cancer prevention?
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A. Avoiding the sun
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B. Mammogram
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C. Prostate specific antigen testing
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D. Losing weight if overweight
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E. Avoid smoking and second hand smoke
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F. Pap test screening - correct answer ✔A D E
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Primary prevention for breast, colon, prostate and other cancers
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A. achieving a maintaining healthy BMI
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B. Mammograms on recommended schedule for age
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C. A diet rich in fruits and vegetables
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D. Colonoscopy after age 50 and at regular intervals according to recommended schedule
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E. Prostate specific antigen testing
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