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melly21297

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on: Jul 18, 2018
What reaction may a patient have to radiation therapy?
 
  a. Nausea
  b. Increased appetite
  c. Increased visual acuity
  d. Weight gain

Question 2

What type of hormonal therapy is an option in the treatment of cancer?
 
  a. Antiestrogens
  b. Antibiotics
  c. Hormonal receptors
  d. Endocrine manipulation


dyrone

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Reply #1 on: Jul 18, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: A
Nausea, vomiting, bleeding, and anorexia are common patient reactions to radiation therapy.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A
Patients who have medical contradictions to endocrine ablation may receive antiestrogen therapy. This deprives an estrogen-dependent tumor of the estrogen necessary for growth.


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