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The BRCA-1 mutation is a cause of breast cancer, however only 80% of individuals with this mutation go on to develop breast cancer. Which of the following best describes this relationship?

Which of the following would be considered a structural abnormality or disease process that could cause menstrual pain known as secondary dysmenorrhea?

A 23-yr-old woman with a BMI of 36 and fasting glucose of 116 has been referred to a fertility clinic after 1 year of attempting to become pregnant, where she was subsequently diagnosed with PCOS. Which of the following is an accurate portrayal of the pathophysiology that reflects the manifestations seen in PCOS?

Which of the following dietary guidelines should a nurse provide to a group of older adults to possibly decrease their risks of developing colon cancer?

An infant who is 4 days postpartum has been diagnosed with a single gene disorder. The parents of the child have a number of questions about the etiology of the health problem, which the physician is attempting to address in detail. Which of the following teaching points most accurately captures an aspect of single gene congenital disorders?

A male client of a nurse practitioner has an autosomal dominant disorder. The client and his partner are considering starting a family. Which of the following statements indicates the client has an adequate understanding of the genetic basis of this health problem?

A college student presents to the nurse’s office complaining of premenstrual syndrome. Which of the following clinical manifestations would confirm the diagnosis?

When explaining to a patient why his prostate is enlarging the nurse will mention that which of the following hormones would NOT contribute to the prostatic hyperplasia?

Which of the following manifestations of nephrotic syndrome align correctly with the associated pathophysiology?

Hypertension can be a cause, effect, and can be exacerbated by CKD. Which of the following is a correct statement regarding the relationship of hypertension and CKD?