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
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
Rationale- Glipizide is an oral hypoglycemic agent. It belongs to a class of drugs referred to as sulfonyl ureas. It acts on the beta cells of the pancreases to stimulate release of insulin. This helps the body in lowering blood glucose levels appropriately.
A. Glipizide help in lowering blood sugars after carbohydrate metabolism, it does not directly absorb excess carbohydrates in the system.
B. Glipizide has no effect on the liver
D. Glipizide stimulates the pancreas to release more insulin but not to replace- it is not an insulin
Correct Answer is D
Explanation
Methylphenidate is a CNS agent used in the management of ADHD. It has the potential to cause dizziness or drowsiness and clients should be advised to avoid driving or operation of any machinery as it may lead to accidents.
A- Methylphenidate is a CNS agent used in the management of ADHD. It has nopotential interaction with caffeine.
B- Methylphenidate caused significant decrease in appetite with subsequent weight loss. The parents should be advised to increase the client’s caloric intake to promote healthy weight gain.
C- Methylphenidate causes insomnia and taking the medication right before bedtime leads to poor sleep pattern.
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