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 D
Explanation
Aluminum compounds have a constipating effect due to reduced bowel movements and potential discomfort.
A. Flatulence is less common with aluminum hydroxide compared to magnesium-containing antacids.
B. Headache is not a common side effect of aluminum hydroxide.
C. Palpitations are not a known adverse reaction to aluminum hydroxide.
Correct Answer is B
Explanation
hydrochlorothiazide is a thiazide diuretic which lowers blood pressure through inhibition of water reabsorption in the renal tubules. Like all diuretics, it should be taken early in the morning to avoid sleep interruption due to frequent urination.
A. muscle pain is an adverse effect of hydrochlorothiazide that should be reported.
C. therapeutic effect is monitored using blood pressure measurements
D. hydrochlorothiazide can be taken with or without food
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