Which factors are considered to be indicative of a moderately increased risk of a client's developing breast cancer? (Select all that apply.)
a. High postmenopausal bone density
b. Ionizing radiation
c. Family history of one first-degree relative
d. Genetic factors
e. First child born after age 30
f. Biopsy-confirmed atypical hyperplasia
A, B, C, F
Factors considered to be indicative of a moderately increased risk of a client's developing breast cancer include high postmenopausal bone density, ionizing radiation, family history of one first-degree relative, and biopsy-confirmed atypical hyperplasia. Female gender and genetic fac-tors are indicative of high increased risk. The first child born after age 30 is indicative of low in-creased risk of developing breast cancer.
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a. Vincristine b. Cyclophosphamide c. Methotrexate d. Prednisone e. Procarbazine hydrochloride
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Although ego defense mechanisms and security operations are unconsciously determined and designed to relieve anxiety, the major difference is:
a. defense mechanisms are intrapsychic and not observable. b. defense mechanisms cause arrested personal development. c. security operations are masterminded by the id and superego. d. security operations address interpersonal relationship activities.
A client is being treated for acute closed-angle glaucoma. Immediate treatment to reduce the client's intraocular pressure would include:
1. morphine sulfate to reduce blood pressure. 2. antihistamines for sedation. 3. mannitol administered intravenously. 4. tricyclic antidepressants to relieve anxiety.