ATI RN
ATI Pharmacology Final Exam I Questions
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Question 1 of 5
The nurse is administering an estrogen blocker to a client diagnosed with advanced breast cancer. Which of the following side effects will the nurse caution the client regarding?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The correct answer is C: Thromboembolic events. Estrogen blockers can increase the risk of blood clots, leading to thromboembolic events such as deep vein thrombosis or pulmonary embolism. This is a significant side effect that the nurse must caution the client about to prevent serious complications.
Other choices are incorrect:
A: Suicide - Not a common side effect of estrogen blockers in breast cancer treatment.
B: Increase risk of lymphomas - Estrogen blockers are not associated with an increased risk of lymphomas.
D: Flushing effect - Flushing is not a typical side effect of estrogen blockers in breast cancer treatment.
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