Which Statement Correctly Informs a Provider's Decision Regarding Whether to Order

question 3

Multiple Choice

Which statement correctly informs a provider's decision regarding whether to order an antiestrogen drug or an aromatase inhibitor for treatment of breast cancer.

• A) Antiestrogen drugs decrease the risk for thromboembolic events.
• B) Antiestrogen drugs increase the risk for endometrial cancer.
• C) Aromatase inhibitors block the production of estrogen by the ovaries.
• D) Aromatase inhibitors can be used for tumor cells that lack estrogen receptors.

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Definitions:

Risk-Adjusted Basis

A method of calculating returns or performance that accounts for the level of risk associated with an investment.

Market Proxy

A stock market index or a similar benchmark used to represent the overall movement of the market.

Mean/Variance Efficient

Describes a portfolio that offers the highest expected return for a given level of risk or the lowest risk for a given level of expected return.

CAPM

Stands for Capital Asset Pricing Model, a formula used to determine the expected return on an investment based on its risk relative to the market.