Chemotherapy with Multiple Drug Agents Is Used in the Treatment

question 4

Multiple Choice

Chemotherapy with multiple drug agents is used in the treatment of recurrent and advanced breast cancer with positive results.Which side effects would the nurse anticipate for the client once treatment has begun? (Select all that apply. )

• A) Hair loss
• B) Severe constipation
• C) Anemia
• D) Leukopenia
• E) Thrombocytopenia

---

Definitions:

Electron Configuration

The positioning of electrons in the atomic or molecular orbitals pertaining to an atom or a molecule.

Arsenic

A chemical element with symbol As, known for its various allotropes and toxic compounds, used in semiconductors, pesticides, and historically as a poison.

Electron Configuration

The distribution of electrons of an atom or molecule (or other physical structure) in atomic or molecular orbitals.

Nitrogen

A colorless, odorless, tasteless gas that constitutes 78% of the Earth's atmosphere; it is a nonmetallic element with symbol N.