The nurse is caring for a client who is diagnosed with an estrogen-sensitive tumor and has undergone a mastectomy. When instructing the client on potential medications, which medication(s) are stressed?
A) Tamoxifen (Nolvadex) and aromatase inhibitors (Femara)
B) Paclitaxel (Taxol) and doxorubicin (Adriamycin)
C) Mifepristone (RU486)
D) Testolactone (Teslac)
A
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Clinical trials suggest that clients with an estrogen-sensitive tumor may benefit from tamoxifen (Nolvadex) or an aromatase inhibitor such as letrozole (Femara) for 5 years or more following a mastectomy. These medications alone or in combinations are found to be effective for preventing breast cancer reoccurrence and metastatic disease.
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