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A woman diagnosed with breast cancer is to receive trastuzumab. Which of the following would the nurse incorporate into the explanation about how this drug works?
 
  A) It blocks the effect of the HER-2/neu protein inhibiting the growth of cancer cells.
  B) The drug blocks the conversion of androgens to estrogens
  C) It interferes with hormone receptors that allow estrogen to enter a cell
  D) The drug ultimately attacks areas where micrometastasis has occurred.

Question 2

A mother brings her 12-year-old daughter in for well-visit checkup. During the visit, the nurse is discussing the use of prophylactic HPV vaccine for the daughter. The mother agrees and the daughter receives her first dose.
 
  The nurse schedules the daughter for the next dose, which would be given at which time?
  A) In 2 month
  B) In 2 months
  C) In 3 months
  D) In 4 months


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Athena23

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Reply #1 on: Jun 28, 2018
Answer to Question 1

A

Answer to Question 2

B


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Reply 2 on: Jun 28, 2018
:D TYSM

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YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

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