How Would the Nurse Explain to the Patient Who Is

question 21

Multiple Choice

How would the nurse explain to the patient who is taking cyclophosphamide (Cytoxan) ,an alkylating agent,about how the medication works?

• A) It inhibits DNA and RNA synthesis.
• B) It interferes with DNA replication.
• C) It damages the cell in S phase of replication.
• D) It alters the hormonal environment that promotes cancer growth.