Today’s NCLEX-RN® question of the day focuses on a nurse preparing to review hormones and hormone modulators prescribed for the treatment of cancer with a newly graduated nurse. Which classification(s) should the nurse include? Can you figure it out?
The nurse is preparing to review hormones and hormone modulators prescribed for the treatment of cancer with a newly graduated nurse. Which classification(s) should the nurse include? Select all that apply.
A. Thyroid hormones
B. Sex hormones
C. Aromatase inhibitors
D. Gonadotropin-releasing hormone analogs
E. Antiestrogens
F. Growth hormones
G. Antiandrogens Scroll down for the correct answer!
The correct answers to today’s NCLEX-RN® Question are…
B. Sex hormones
Rationale: Sex hormones are a classification of hormones prescribed to treat some cancers.
C. Aromatase inhibitors
Rationale: Aromatase inhibitors are a classification of hormones prescribed to treat some cancers.
D. Gonadotropin-releasing hormone analogs
Rationale: Gonadotropin-releasing hormone analogs are a classification of hormones prescribed to treat some cancers.
E. Antiestrogens
Rationale: Antiestrogens are a classification of hormones prescribed to treat some cancers.
F. Antiandrogens
Rationale: Antiandrogens are a classification of hormones prescribed to treat some cancers.
Major Takeaway
Hormones and hormone modulators used for the treatment of cancer can be classified as sex hormones, antiestrogens, aromatase inhibitors, antiandrogens, and gonadotropin-releasing hormone analogs. Their mechanism of action and function vary depending on the classification.
Incorrect answer explanations
A. Thyroid hormones
Rationale: Thyroid hormones are not a classification of hormones prescribed to treat cancer. Instead, they are hormones that regulate and control thyroid function.
F. Growth hormones
Rationale: Growth hormones are not a classification of hormones prescribed to treat cancer. Instead, growth hormones stimulate the reproduction of cells.
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