A patient with a diagnosis of breast cancer is administered a corticosteroid in addition to chemotherapy agents. What effect will the corticosteroids have on this patient's course of recovery?
A) The corticosteroid will decrease signs and symptoms of cancer.
B) The corticosteroid will alter the action of the chemotherapy agent.
C) The corticosteroid will decrease metastasis to distant sites.
D) The corticosteroid will decrease hepatic effects of the chemotherapy.
A
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The administration of corticosteroid agents in cancer will assist in decreasing symptoms associated with cancer. The administration of the corticosteroid will not alter the action of the chemotherapy agent. The corticosteroid will not affect metastasis. The corticosteroid will not decrease hepatic effects.
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