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 D

Explanation

Furosemide is a loop diuretic that increases the excretion of potassium in the urine, leading to hypokalemia. Therefore, supplementation is important for clients on furosemide to prevent complications related to hypokalemia. One medium-sized banana contains approximately 400-450 mg of potassium and hence can help replenish potassium levels in individuals taking furosemide.
A, B, C contain very low potassium levels as compared to bananas

A. Mannitol B. Albumin C. Hydroxyethyl glucose D. Dextran 70

Correct Answer is A

Explanation

Following traumatic brain injury, the cerebral tissues undergoes an inflammatory process in response to the trauma leading to brain edema. This increases intracranial pressure which presents with features such as seizures, headaches and other focal neurological deficits. Mannitol is an osmotic diuretic that works by drawing water out of brain tissue and into the bloodstream, thereby reducing cerebral edema and intracranial pressure.
B, C, D have no role in raised intracranial pressure

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Correct Answer is D

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Correct Answer is A

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