ATI RN
ATI RN Pharmacology 2019 II Questions
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Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is taking tamoxifen to treat breast cancer. The nurse should identify which of the following manifestations as an adverse effect of this medication?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The correct answer is A: Hot flashes. Tamoxifen, a common medication for breast cancer, can cause hormonal changes leading to hot flashes as a common adverse effect. Hot flashes result from the drug's estrogen-blocking action. Constipation (
B) and urinary frequency (
C) are not typically associated with tamoxifen. Tinnitus (
D) is not a common side effect of tamoxifen use.
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