A 50-year-old patient is beginning therapy with tamoxifen ...

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A 50-year-old patient is beginning therapy with tamoxifen (Nolvadex) for the treatment of breast cancer. The patient asks the nurse about other beneficial actions of this agent, the nurse should explain that tamoxifen reduces
 
  a. bone mineral density.
  b. high-density lipoprotein (HDL) cholesterol.
  c. low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol.
  d. the risk of endometrial cancer.

Question 2

A nurse prepares to administer the fourth cycle of docetaxel to a cancer patient. The patient's absolute neutrophil count is 1000/mm3. What is the best nursing action?
 
  1. Administer the medication as prescribed.
  2. Administer the drug, but closely monitor breath sounds.
  3. Withhold the drug until the neutrophil count recovers.
  4. Encourage a generous intake of oral fluids.

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Answer to Question 1

ANS: C
A beneficial action of tamoxifen is that it reduces LDL cholesterol.
Tamoxifen does not reduce bone mineral density.
Tamoxifen does not reduce HDL cholesterol.
Tamoxifen increases, rather than reduces, the risk of endometrial cancer.

Answer to Question 2

Correct Answer: 3

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