Breast Cancer Flashcards
1
Q
Fibroadenoma
A
- teens-30s
- Solid mass
- Not connected to surrounding tissue
2
Q
Fibrocystic changes
A
- teens-20s
- Subsides after menopause
- Pain
- Tender lumps
- UOQ of breast
3
Q
Ductal ectasia
A
- Nipple discharge
- Irregular mass
- Edema
- Redness
- Hard to tell from CA
- Approaching menopause
4
Q
Intraductal Papilloma
A
- Mass not felt
- Bloody nipple discharge
- 40-55 yr
5
Q
HRT complications
A
- Thrombotic events
- Uterine cancer
6
Q
Ductal Carcinoma
A
Orange peel skin
7
Q
Inflammatory breast CA
A
Orange peel skin & diffuse erythema/edema
8
Q
Breast cancer risk factors
A
- 65+
- Any ethnicity than white
- Dense breasts
- Atypical hyperplasia
- Ionizing radiation
- High bone density post-menopause
- Recent OC use (decreases after 10 yrs stopped)
- HRT
- Obese
- Alcoholic
- High socioeconomic status
9
Q
Mammography annual at age
A
40
55+ can go q2 years
10
Q
S&S of breast cancer
A
- Hot flashes
- Muscle tension
- Fatigue
- N/V
- Pain
- Depression
- Anxiety
11
Q
Neoadjuvant therapy
A
Shrinks tumor before removal
12
Q
Post-mastectomy
A
- Raise arm- allow to hang gradually
- Arm elevated on pillow while awake
- Squeeze rolled washcloth 1 day post
- Hand-wall climbing
- Rope turning
- Side bends
- Shoulder blade squeeze
- No sex 4-6 weeks
13
Q
Doxorubicin & trastuzumab
A
- Routine CO & EF monitoring
- Cardiotoxic effects
- Report: SOB, cough, edema
14
Q
JP drain is removed when
A
30 mL or less for 3 consecutive days
15
Q
Post mastectomy pain
A
Inner arm from armpit to elbow is normal
Neuropathic pins & needles
