NR 509 Final Exam Questions and Correct
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NR 509 Final Exam Questions and Correct
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NR 509 Final Exam Questions and Correct
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NR 509 Final Exam Questions and Correct
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NR 509 Final Exam Questions and Correct
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NR 509 Final Exam Questions and Correct
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NR 509 Final Questions and Correct Answers
Why is the lymphatic drainage of the breast important?
✓ ~~~ The lymphatic drainage of the breast is important because it spreads carcinoma
and 3/4 of it goes to the AXILLARY NODES
Gynecomastia
✓ ~~~ Male breast enlargement. This is when the glandular tissue is greater than 2cm
and palpable. This is a benign condition caused by increased estrogen, decreased
testosterone, and some medication side effects. This does not increase chances of
male breast CA
Are all lumps malignant?
✓ ~~~ No- lumps can be cysts and fibroadenomas
When are fibroadenomas common?
✓ ~~~ Ages 15-25 years during puberty up until age 55
What is the shape of fibroadenomas?
✓ ~~~ Round, disc-like, or lobular, small 1-2cm
What is the consistency of fibroadenomas?
✓ ~~~ soft, usually firm
When are cysts common?
, ✓ ~~~ Common ages 30-50 years old. Less common after menopause
What is the shape of cysts?
✓ ~~~ Round
Are fibroadenomas mobile?
✓ ~~~ Very mobile
Are fibroadenomas tender?
✓ ~~~ Non tender
What is the consistency of cysts?
✓ ~~~ soft, firm, usually elastic
Are cysts mobile?
✓ ~~~ Mobile
Are cysts tender?
✓ ~~~ Often tender
Breast CA mass common age?
✓ ~~~ 50 to 90 years old
Breast CA mass shape?
, ✓ ~~~ irregular
Breast CA mass consistency?
✓ ~~~ Firm or hand and fixed to the surrounding tissues
Breast CA mass tender?
✓ ~~~ Non tender
Breast CA retraction signs?
✓ ~~~ Yes- fibrosis is formed causing dimpling, contour changes, and retraction of the
deviation of the nipple
Medications associated with breast pain?
✓ ~~~ hormone replacement therapy, psychotropic drugs including SSRIs,
haloperidol, spironolactone, and digoxin
Redness of the breast suggests what?
✓ ~~~ local infection or inflammatory carcinoma
Peau d'orange
✓ ~~~ Thickening and prominent pores that suggest breast CA
Does asymmetry due to changes in nipple direction suggest underlying CA?
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