1. Women with an average risk of breast cancer should start annual mammography screenings at what age? - 45 2. A patient in her early 30s with a history of breast cancer should have a mammography screening how often? - Yearly 3. Which of the following s/s places someone in her late 50s at an increased risk for developing breast cancer? - Dense breasts 4. A common s/s of a uterine leiomyoma is? - Heavy vaginal bleeding 5. What is the most common s/s in women with endometrial cancer? - Bleeding 6. Your patient presents with heavy vaginal bleeding. What would be a priority to ask? - Are you feeling lethargic, weak, or lightheaded? 7. T/F: A women's abdomen can become distended if a uterine leiomyoma becomes too large. - True 8. What education would be provided to a patient who just had a total abdominal hysterectomy? - Activity as tolerated; stop before onset of fatigue 9. Your patient with vulvovaginitis asks about the type of clothing she should be wearing. How do you respond? - Cotton, or other breathable fabric is preferred 10. Which of the following does NOT help to avoid Toxic Shock Syndrome? - Avoid the use of condoms 11. Which of the following conditions does the HPV vaccine help to prevent? - Cervical Cancer 12. T/F: The serum alkaline phosphatase level in a patient with metastatic prostate cancer would be elevated. - True 13. Normal PSA (prostate screening antigen) levels in men less than 50 years of age. - <2.5 ng/mL 14. A male patient has a 1st-degree relative with prostate cancer. When should this patient start screening? - age 40 15. What age group does BPH (benign prostatic hyperplasia) affect the most? - >80 16. One of the most common assessment findings in a patient with BPH. - Difficulty beginning urine stream 17. T/F: The most common site for metastasis of prostate cancer is in the pelvis and hips. - True 18. If prostate cancer has spread (metastasized) where would the patient likely develop pain associated with the metastasis? - pelvis, spine, hips, ribs 19. T/F: An RN is qualified to perform a DRE (digital rectal exam) to screen for prostate cancer. - False 20. Drug class commonly used to treat BPH - Alpha-1 blocker (osin) 21. What does Tamsulosin do to help with BPH? - Causes smooth muscle relaxation in the prostate 22. T/F: Hematuria is an early sign of prostate cancer. - False 23. Of the following risk factors, which is not one for prostate cancer? - Sedentary lifestyle 24. A patient just returned from surgery. Which is of highest priority to frequently assess for during the first 24 hours? - Bleeding 25. What should be included in early education in a patient diagnosed with testicular cancer? - Sperm banking options