A patient scheduled to receive chemotherapy for cancer asks the nurse what the most common side effect of chemotherapy is. The nurse informs the patient that the most common side effect of chemotherapy is:
A) Alopecia
B) Nausea and vomiting
C) Altered glucose metabolism
D) Increased appetite
Ans: B
Feedback: One of the most common side effects of chemotherapy is nausea and vomiting; antiemetic drugs are frequently prescribed for these patients. Other side effects include bone marrow suppression, anorexia, vaginal dryness, and hair loss. Less common side effects include altered glucose metabolism and jaundice.
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Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).