NCLEX Breast Cancer Questions and

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NCLEX Breast Cancer Questions and Answers Latest Version Graded A+

Which of the following is the most common risk factor for breast cancer?

a) High-fat diet

b) Early menopause

✔✔c) Family history of breast cancer

d) History of benign breast disease

What is the most effective screening method for early detection of breast cancer in women over 40?✔✔a) Mammogram

b) Ultrasound

c) MRI

d) Clinical breast examination

Which of the following is a common symptom of breast cancer?

a) Persistent headache

✔✔b) A lump in the breast 1 / 3

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c) Swelling in the legs

d) Shortness of breath

What is the primary purpose of adjuvant chemotherapy in breast cancer treatment?

a) To shrink the tumor before surgery

✔✔b) To kill any remaining cancer cells after surgery

c) To prevent tumor formation

d) To improve immune system function

Which gene mutation is most commonly associated with hereditary breast cancer?

a) TP53

✔✔b) BRCA1

c) KRAS

d) HER2

A patient diagnosed with breast cancer is prescribed tamoxifen. What is the main purpose of this medication?✔✔a) To block estrogen receptors on cancer cells 2 / 3

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b) To reduce the size of the tumor

c) To enhance chemotherapy effectiveness

d) To alleviate pain caused by cancer

What is the goal of surgery in breast cancer treatment?✔✔a) To remove the tumor or the affected breast tissue

b) To diagnose the type of cancer

c) To reduce tumor size for easier chemotherapy

d) To increase estrogen levels in the body

Which type of breast cancer is characterized by the rapid growth of cells that block the milk ducts?

a) Invasive lobular carcinoma

✔✔b) Invasive ductal carcinoma

c) Medullary carcinoma

d) Mucinous carcinoma

What is the main purpose of radiation therapy in breast cancer treatment?

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