A patient has had adjuvant tamoxifen therapy prescribed for her. Which of the following are common side effects that she should look for?
1. Nausea, hot flashes, and vaginal bleeding
2. Vomiting, weight loss, and hair loss
3. Nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea
4. Hot flashes, weight gain, and headaches
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1. Correct. Common side effects include hot flashes, nausea, vomiting, vaginal bleeding, menstrual irregularities, and rash.
2. Incorrect. Weight loss and hair loss are not common side effects of tamoxifen.
3. Incorrect. Diarrhea is not a common side effect of tamoxifen.
4. Incorrect. Weight gain and headaches are not common side effects of tamoxifen.
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