A patient has been prescribed adjuvant tamoxifen therapy. What common side effect might she experience?

a. Nausea, hot flashes, and vaginal bleeding
b. Vomiting, weight loss, and hair loss
c. Nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea
d. Hot flashes, weight gain, and headaches


ANS: A
Common side effects of tamoxifen therapy include hot flashes, nausea, vomiting, vaginal bleeding, menstrual irregularities, and rash. Weight loss, hair loss, diarrhea, weight gain, and headaches are not common side effects of tamoxifen.

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