Parkinson's Disease Management
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What is the primary mechanism of hormonal medications in treating hormone-sensitive tumors?

  • Increase the growth rates of tumors
  • Stimulate the immune system to fight tumors
  • Directly kill cancer cells
  • Suppress the immune system and block normal hormones (correct)
  • What is an example of a hormonal medication used to treat hormone-sensitive tumors?

  • Aspirin
  • Acetaminophen
  • Tamoxifen (Nolvadex) (correct)
  • Ibuprofen
  • What is a common side effect of hormonal medications?

  • Hyperthyroidism
  • Diabetes
  • Hypertension
  • Leukopenia (correct)
  • What is a specific side effect of Asparaginase (Elspar)?

    <p>Impaired pancreatic function</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should the nurse monitor in a patient taking Tamoxifen (Nolvadex)?

    <p>Uric acid and cholesterol levels</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a nursing intervention for patients taking hormonal medications?

    <p>Encourage fluid intake of 2 to 3 L per day</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a potential long-term effect of Diethystilbestrol in men?

    <p>Impotence</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is it important for the nurse to monitor the patient's pancreatic function when taking Asparaginase (Elspar)?

    <p>To prevent impaired pancreatic function</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a common symptom of hormonal imbalance in patients taking hormonal medications?

    <p>Gynecosmatia</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary goal of nursing interventions in patients taking hormonal medications?

    <p>To manage side effects</p> Signup and view all the answers

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