Question

Tamoxifen citrate is prescribed for a client with metastatic breast carcinoma. The client asks the nurse if her family member with bladder cancer can also take this medication. The nurse most appropriately responds by making which statement1. "This medication can be used only to treat breast cancer."
2. "Yes, your family member can take yours medication for bladder cancer as well."
3. "This medication can be taken to prevent and treat clients with breast cancer."
4. "This medication can be taken by anyone with cancer as long as their health care provider approves it."

Answer 1

Answer:

3. "This medication can be taken to prevent and treat clients with breast cancer."

Explanation:

Tamoxifen is an antineoplastic medication that competes with estradiol for binding to estrogen in tissues containing high concentrations of receptors. Tamoxifen is used to treat metastatic breast carcinoma in women and men. Tamoxifen is also effective in delaying the recurrence of cancer following mastectomy and for preventing breast cancer in those that are high risk.