The client receives tamoxifen (Nolvadex) for treatment of breast cancer. She asks the nurse why the medicine works. What is the best response by the nurse?
1. "Tamoxifen (Nolvadex) works by inhibiting the metabolism of breast cancer cells.".
2. "Tamoxifen (Nolvadex) works by blocking estrogen receptors on breast tissue.".
3. "Tamoxifen (Nolvadex) works by inhibiting the cellular mitosis of breast cancer.".
4. "Tamoxifen (Nolvadex) works by binding to the DNA of breast cancer cells.".
2. "Tamoxifen (Nolvadex) works by blocking estrogen receptors on breast tissue.".
Rationale:
Breast cancer is dependent on estrogen for growth. Tamoxifen (Nolvadex) acts by blocking estrogen receptors; the tumor is deprived of estrogen. Tamoxifen (Nolvadex) does not inhibit the metabolism of breast cancer cells. Tamoxifen (Nolvadex) does not inhibit the cellular mitosis of breast cancer. Tamoxifen (Nolvadex) does not bind to the DNA of breast cancer cells.
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