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Caiter2013

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on: Jun 27, 2018
Adjuvant treatment with tamoxifen may be recommended for clients with breast cancer if the tumor is:
 
  a. less than 5 cm in size.
  b. located in the upper outer quadrant only.
  c. contained only in the breast.
  d. estrogen receptive.

Question 2

Which of the following clients is most at risk for fibroadenoma of the breast?
 
  a. Janice, 38 years old
  b. Helen, 50 years old
  c. Mary, 16 years old
  d. Anna, 27 years old


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Reply #1 on: Jun 27, 2018
Answer to Question 1

D
Tamoxifen is antiestrogen therapy for tumors stimulated by estrogen.

Answer to Question 2

C
Although it may occur at any age, fibroadenoma is most common among teenagers.


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Reply 2 on: Jun 27, 2018
Gracias!

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Wow, this really help

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