What classification of antineoplastic medication would the nurse administer that acts by inhibiting microtubular reorganization?
A) Alkylating agents
B) Hormone modulators
C) Mitotic inhibitors
D) Antimetabolites
C
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Mitotic inhibitors such as docetaxel and paclitaxel inhibit microtubular reorganization. Alkylating agents interfere with ribonucleic acid (RNA), deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA), or other cellular proteins. Hormone modulators react with specific receptor sites to block cell growth and activity. The antimetabolite cladribine and miscellaneous agent hydroxyurea block DNA synthesis.
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