A 50-year-old woman with a history of breast cancer is on long-term tamoxifen therapy. She presents with postmenopausal bleeding. What is the most likely explanation for her symptoms?
A 16-year-old teenager presents with breast enlargement and tenderness for over three years, causing embarrassment and pain. On examination, he is obese, with no abnormalities in vital signs or lab tests. You decide to prescribe tamoxifen to address his symptoms. When the patient inquires about the most frequent side effects of tamoxifen, which of the following should you mention?
A 16-year-old teenager presents with breast enlargement and tenderness for over three years, causing embarrassment and pain. On examination, he is obese, with no abnormalities in vital signs or lab tests. You prescribe tamoxifen to address his symptoms. What is the mechanism of action of tamoxifen?
A 55-year-old woman with no significant risk factors asks about breast cancer screening. What is the recommended screening method and interval for her?
An 18-year-old woman comes to your office for her annual health examination. Her medical history is unremarkable and she is sexually inactive. She would like to know whether it is time for her to start having cervical cancer screening. At what age should routine cervical cancer screening with a Pap smear begin for women of average risk?
A 55-year-old asymptomatic woman with no significant medical history undergoes a screening colonoscopy as part of routine preventive care. During the procedure, a precancerous polyp is identified and successfully removed. This intervention is an example of:
A 52-year-old woman presents to the clinic for her annual health check-up. She has no significant complaints but reports a family history of breast cancer (mother diagnosed at age 55). She is postmenopausal, has a BMI of 28 kg/m², and lives a sedentary lifestyle. Her blood pressure is 145/90 mmHg, and she has not undergone regular health screenings in the past. During the visit, the physician discusses secondary prevention as part of her healthcare plan. Which of the following is an example of secondary prevention?
A 52-year-old woman presents to the clinic for her annual health check-up. She has no significant complaints but mentions a family history of breast cancer (mother diagnosed at age 55). She is postmenopausal, has a BMI of 28 kg/m², and leads a sedentary lifestyle. She has mild hypertension (BP: 145/90 mmHg) but has not been consistent with follow-ups or regular health screenings. During the visit, the physician emphasizes the importance of secondary prevention in her healthcare plan. What is the primary goal of secondary prevention in healthcare?
