chap 6 disorders of the breast

Question 1

the site for fibrocystic breast changes

Answer 1

bilateral; upper outer quadrant

Question 2

Round, smooth, several lesions, cyclic, palpable
30-50yrs old

Answer 2

fibrocystic breast changes

Question 3

treatment of fibrocystic changes

Answer 3

-aspiration and biopsy
-limit caffeine
-ibuprofen
-supportive bra

Question 4

breast tumors most commonly located on

Answer 4

the upper outer quadrant

Question 5

trastuzumab

Answer 5

antibody approved for breast cancer treatment

Question 6

what age should begin annual mammography for breast cancer

Answer 6

40

Question 7

used to confirm a malignant breast mass

Answer 7

DNA ploidy status

Question 8

used to identify if a mass is benign or malignant

Answer 8

fine-needle biopsy

Question 9

fibrocystic breast changes are basically

Answer 9

changes in tissue in breast

Question 10

fibrocystic breast changes are caused by

Answer 10

an overgrowth of fibrous tissues in the connective tissues supporting the breasts

Question 11

fibrocystic breast changes most common in ages

Answer 11

30-50

Question 12

fibrocystic breast changes are rare in

Answer 12

postmenopausal women

Question 13

thera management of fibrocystic breast changes

Answer 13

-diet and lifestyle changes
-supportive bra
-otc pain relievers
-limit salt
-limit caffeine

Question 14

drugs for severe cases of fibrocystic breast changes

Answer 14

-bromocriptine, tamoxifen, danazol
-reduce the influence of estrogen on breast tissue

Question 15

-lumpy tender breasts and feeling of fullness week before menses
-dull, aching feeling of fullness
-clear to yellow nipple discharge

Answer 15

fibrocystic breast changes

Question 16

slow growing, benign solid breast tumors , firm, and painless

Answer 16

fibroadenomas

Question 17

fibroadenomas most common in ages

Answer 17

15-30

Question 18

treatment for fibroadenomas

Answer 18

watchful waiting, and cryoablation

Question 19

infection or inflammation of connective tissue in breast that occurs primarily in lactating or engorged women

Answer 19

mastitis

Question 20

causative organism for lactational mastitis are

Answer 20

staphylococcus aureus, hemophilus influenzae, hemophilus and streptococcus species, the source of which is the baby’s flora

Question 21

breast self exam visual portion

Answer 21

-arms up behind head
-arms down at sides
-bending forward

Question 22

lymphedema occurs in some women after

Answer 22

breast cancer surgery