Breast cancer Flashcards
1
Q
Where are most breast tumors on the breast
A
Upper outer quadrant
2
Q
How often should women have a mammogram
A
Every 2 years
3
Q
at what age can they stop having mammograms
A
74
4
Q
Expected drainage in a 24 hour period in mL
A
100 - 200
5
Q
Good color for drainage
A
Serosanguineous
6
Q
Purpose of a hemovac suction
A
Remove excess blood
7
Q
Best way to facilitate the removal of lymph drainage
A
Elevation
8
Q
Purpose of tamoxifen
A
Stop estrogen build up to combat breast cancer
9
Q
Common adverse effect of tamoxifen
A
Hot flashes
10
Q
MC reaction of skin radiation therapy
A
Red skin
