Which statement regarding the adverse effects of antineoplastic drugs is the most accurate?
1. They produce the most, but a small range, of adverse effects.
2. They produce the same amount of adverse effects as any other medication.
3. They commonly produce serious adverse effects.
4. They produce the least amount of serious adverse effects of any medication.
Correct Answer: 3
Rationale 1: Antineoplastic drugs produce the most serious adverse effects of any class of medications, affecting almost every system.
Rationale 2: Antineoplastic drugs produce the most serious adverse effects.
Rationale 3: Antineoplastic drugs commonly produce serious adverse effects that may affect the patient's ability or willingness to continue therapy.
Rationale 4: Antineoplastic drugs produce the most serious adverse effects.
Global Rationale: Antineoplastic drugs commonly produce serious adverse effects that may affect the patient's ability or willingness to continue therapy.
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