MDC 3 CERTIFICATION SCRIPT 2026
COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
ANSWERS
◉Lower risk side effects of chemotherapy Answer: -heart damage
-risk of leukemia
*-hand foot syndrome (numb, tingling, red, swollen hands & soles)*
-Nerve damage
◉Hormone therapy cancer treatment options Answer: -many block
estrogen receptors
-SERM: selective estrogen modulators: tamoxifen, toremifene,
fulverstrant.
-AI: artomatase inhibitors: prevent production of estrogen:
anastrozole, letrozole, exemestane.
◉Breast Cancer Prognosis Answer: -tumor size
-nodal involvement
-tumor differentiation
-estrogen & progesterone receptor status
,-*HER-2 Status: human epidermal growth factor receptor 2*
◉Survival breast cancer rates Answer: -Localized breast cancer:
99%
-Spread to regional lymph nodes: 85%
-Metastic breast cancer: 27%
◉Benign (non cancer) breast issues: Answer: -Fibroadenoma
-Fibrocystic breast condition
◉Fibroadenoma Answer: -benign but does hold a *slightly increase
risk for breast cancer*
-tumors are oval, freely mobile, rubbery, and vary in size.
-If cystic: will usually be monitored
-If solid: will usually be removed
◉Fibrocystic breast condition Answer: -*Not a risk factor for breast
cancer*
-changes to lobules, ducts, & stromal tissues of the rbeast
-Thought to be caused by an imbalance in normal estrogen/
progesterone ratio
-S/E: pain, tenderness, swelling before menstruation.
, -Treatment: diuretics to reduce swelling, analgesics for pain, SERM,
oral contraceptives
◉Assessment details Answer: -patient history
-nutrition history
-personal/familyhistory
-co-morbid issues
-history of presenting condition
-physical exam (breast, abdomen, pelvis, genitals)
-psychosocial assessment
-diagnostic (labs usually hormone levels)
◉Breast cancer nursing interventions Answer: -pain management
-diet support
-comfort
-drug therapy
-support groups
-symptom management
-education
-links to resources
-depression/ anxiety screening
-surgery prep
COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
ANSWERS
◉Lower risk side effects of chemotherapy Answer: -heart damage
-risk of leukemia
*-hand foot syndrome (numb, tingling, red, swollen hands & soles)*
-Nerve damage
◉Hormone therapy cancer treatment options Answer: -many block
estrogen receptors
-SERM: selective estrogen modulators: tamoxifen, toremifene,
fulverstrant.
-AI: artomatase inhibitors: prevent production of estrogen:
anastrozole, letrozole, exemestane.
◉Breast Cancer Prognosis Answer: -tumor size
-nodal involvement
-tumor differentiation
-estrogen & progesterone receptor status
,-*HER-2 Status: human epidermal growth factor receptor 2*
◉Survival breast cancer rates Answer: -Localized breast cancer:
99%
-Spread to regional lymph nodes: 85%
-Metastic breast cancer: 27%
◉Benign (non cancer) breast issues: Answer: -Fibroadenoma
-Fibrocystic breast condition
◉Fibroadenoma Answer: -benign but does hold a *slightly increase
risk for breast cancer*
-tumors are oval, freely mobile, rubbery, and vary in size.
-If cystic: will usually be monitored
-If solid: will usually be removed
◉Fibrocystic breast condition Answer: -*Not a risk factor for breast
cancer*
-changes to lobules, ducts, & stromal tissues of the rbeast
-Thought to be caused by an imbalance in normal estrogen/
progesterone ratio
-S/E: pain, tenderness, swelling before menstruation.
, -Treatment: diuretics to reduce swelling, analgesics for pain, SERM,
oral contraceptives
◉Assessment details Answer: -patient history
-nutrition history
-personal/familyhistory
-co-morbid issues
-history of presenting condition
-physical exam (breast, abdomen, pelvis, genitals)
-psychosocial assessment
-diagnostic (labs usually hormone levels)
◉Breast cancer nursing interventions Answer: -pain management
-diet support
-comfort
-drug therapy
-support groups
-symptom management
-education
-links to resources
-depression/ anxiety screening
-surgery prep
