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What is the primary mechanism of hormonal medications in treating hormone-sensitive tumors?
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?
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?
What is a common side effect of hormonal medications?
- Hyperthyroidism
- Diabetes
- Hypertension
- Leukopenia (correct)
What is a specific side effect of Asparaginase (Elspar)?
What is a specific side effect of Asparaginase (Elspar)?
What should the nurse monitor in a patient taking Tamoxifen (Nolvadex)?
What should the nurse monitor in a patient taking Tamoxifen (Nolvadex)?
What is a nursing intervention for patients taking hormonal medications?
What is a nursing intervention for patients taking hormonal medications?
What is a potential long-term effect of Diethystilbestrol in men?
What is a potential long-term effect of Diethystilbestrol in men?
Why is it important for the nurse to monitor the patient's pancreatic function when taking Asparaginase (Elspar)?
Why is it important for the nurse to monitor the patient's pancreatic function when taking Asparaginase (Elspar)?
What is a common symptom of hormonal imbalance in patients taking hormonal medications?
What is a common symptom of hormonal imbalance in patients taking hormonal medications?
What is the primary goal of nursing interventions in patients taking hormonal medications?
What is the primary goal of nursing interventions in patients taking hormonal medications?
