Based upon the patient's history on her chart, which of the following risk factors increases her risk for breast cancer?
A) Breastfeeding
B) Childbirth after 30 years of age
C) Early menopause
D) Late menarche
Ans: B
Feedback: Early menarche, nulliparity, childbirth after 30 years of age, and late menopause are recognized but minor risk factors associated with prolonged exposure to estrogen because of menstruation.
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a. Multiculturalism b. Ethnicity c. Race d. Culture
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A) "Lack of vitamin K causes pernicious anemia." B) "Lack of vitamin B12 causes pernicious anemia." C) "Lack of amino acids causes pernicious anemia." D) "Lack of starch molecules causes pernicious anemia."
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