A client with testicular carcinoma is prescribed to begin combination chemotherapy. The nurse anticipates the use of which preferred group for this type of cancer?
a. bleomycin, etoposide. platinol
b. prednisone, vincristine, cyclophosphamide
c. dactinomycin, methotrexate
d. cytarabine, daunorubicin, idarubicin
ANS: A
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A Correct: Also referred to as BEP. This is a preferred regimen for testicular carcinoma.
B Incorrect: This is not a preferred regimen for this type of cancer.
C Incorrect: This is not a preferred regimen for this type of cancer.
D Incorrect: This is not a preferred regimen for this type of cancer.
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