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6 years ago
A 43-year-old patient with a strong family history of breast cancer considers taking tamoxifen (Nolvadex) for cancer prevention. Which assessment finding is a possible contraindication?
 
  a. History of deep vein thrombosis (DVT)
  b. History of osteoporosis
  c. Hyperlipidemia
  d. Prior hysterectomy
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6 years ago
ANS: A
The patient's age and DVT history place her at risk for thrombosis. Tamoxifen would not be indicated for this patient. A prior hysterectomy, osteoporosis, and hyperlipidemia are not contraindications to tamoxifen.
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