A client is started on Herceptin, a monoclonal antibody, for treatment of metastatic breast cancer refractory to other treatment. The nurse describes the action of this drug to the client as which of the following?
a. A biological response modifier that enhances the body's immune system and targets only the cancer cells
b. An agent that damages the DNA
c. An agent that disrupts the metabolic process of the cancer cells
d. Inhibitors are often plant alkaloids and function to block cell division.
a. A biological response modifier that enhances the body's immune system and targets only the cancer cells
FEEDBACK:
a. Herceptin is a type of biological response modifier that enhances the body's immune system and targets only the cancer cells, sparing the host healthy cells.
b. Herceptin is an alkylating agent. .
c. An antimetabolite disrupts the metabolic process of the cancer cells. .
d. Mitotic inhibitors are often plant alkaloids and function to block cell division. .
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