ATI RN
ATI RN Capstone Pharmacology 2 Questions
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Question 1 of 5
A nurse is providing teaching to a client who has prostate cancer and a new prescription for leuprolide. The nurse should explain to the client that leuprolide treats prostate cancer by which of the following actions?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The correct answer is A: Leuprolide decreases the production of testosterone. Prostate cancer is dependent on testosterone for growth. By decreasing testosterone levels, leuprolide inhibits the growth and spread of prostate cancer cells. This action is known as androgen deprivation therapy and is a common treatment for prostate cancer.
Choice B is incorrect because leuprolide does not kill cells at all stages of cellular division; it specifically targets testosterone production.
Choice C is incorrect as increasing estrogen levels would not be a typical treatment for prostate cancer.
Choice D is incorrect because leuprolide does not affect growth hormone production but rather targets testosterone.
Therefore, the correct answer is A as it directly targets the mechanism that drives prostate cancer growth.
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