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The most common malignancy of the reproductive system is:
 
  1. endometrial cancer.
  2. cervical cancer.
  3. ovarian cancer.
  4. vulvar and vaginal cancer.

Question 2

Children with ALL may need periodic lumbar punctures. You would teach the mother this is done to assess for
 
  A) platelets.
  B) leukemic cells.
  C) early meningitis.
  D) early development of septicemia.



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Answer to Question 1

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1. Correct. Endometrial cancer occurs most frequently in Caucasian women and after me-nopause.
2. Incorrect. Certain viral infections and sexually transmitted diseases create risks for cer-vical cancer. Endometrial cancer is the most common.
3. Incorrect. Ovarian is the most malignant and accounts for the most deaths. Endometrial, however, is the most common.
4. Incorrect. Cancers of the vulva and vagina are relatively rare. Endometrial cancer is the most common.

Answer to Question 2

B



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