A nurse is caring for a client who has prostate cancer. The nurse should expect the provider to prescribe which of the following medications for this client?

Finasteride

Leuprolide

Cyclophosphamide

Tamoxifen

Answer and Explanation

The Correct Answer is B

Testosterone acts of the prostatic tissue leading to abnormal/dysplastic tissue hyperplasia and hypertrophy in prostatic cancer. Leuprolide is a gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH) agonists. It suppresses the release of testosterone which is necessary for enlargement of prostatic tissue.

A. Finasteride is a 5-alpha reductase used in the management of benign prostatic hyperplasia which is not cancerous

C. Cyclophosphamide is a chemotherapeutic agent used in other cancers but not prostate cancer

D. Tamoxifen is a selective estrogen receptor modulator used in the treatment of breast cancer.

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Correct Answer is C

Explanation

Zidovudine (AZT) is an antiretroviral drug used in treatment of HIV to suppress viral replication. It causes aplastic anemia, suppression of the bone marrow, leasing to reduces production of all hematopoietic cell lines including red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets.

A, B, and D - are not associated with Zidovudine use

A. “I will take the medication on an empty stomach” B. "l will store the medication at room temperature." C. "I Will only need to take this medication for a few days." D. "1 will spit the medication out after swishing it around my mouth."

Correct Answer is B

Explanation

A. Taking the medication on an empty stomach is not necessary
B. Storing the medication at room temperature is correct to prevent degradation and reduced efficacy.
C. The duration of treatment with nystatin suspension varies depending on the severity of the infection as fungal infections require days to weeks to clear completely

D.After swishing, it's usually recommended to hold the medicine in the mouth for as long as possible before swallowing, to maximize its effectiveness

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A nurse is caring for a client who has prostate cancer. The nurse should expect the provider to prescribe which of the following medications for this client?

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Correct Answer is C

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