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 A

Explanation

Theophylline is a potent bronchodilator with potential side effects including tachycardia, heart arrhythmias, diuresis, diarrhea and stimulation of the central nervous system.

B-Theophylline causes diuresis

C-Theophylline causes diarrhea

D-Theophylline causes insomnia, restlessness

A. “Take the medication on an empty stomach for better absorption” B. "You should plan to take this medication for at least 6 months." C. "Your doctor might need to reduce your theophylline dose While taking this medication." D. "Take the medication with an antacid to minimize stomach upset."

Correct Answer is C

Explanation

Cimetidine inhibits the cytochrome enzymes leading to increased blood concentration of other drugs like theophylline hence increased risk of toxicity. The dosage of the drugs should be lowered when one is on cimetidine.

A-Cimetidine should be taken with meals or at bedtime for more effective absorption and optimal therapeutic effect.

B. There is no specific duration mentioned for the treatment of duodenal ulcer with cimetidine.

D. Taking cimetidine with an antacid is not recommended as they decrease the absorption of cimetidine.

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