Mechanism Aromatase inhibitors ↓ estrogen by inhibiting peripheral conversion of testosterone Indications Estrogen-receptor positive breast cancer Toxicity Menopausal symptoms
QUESTIONS 1 of 1 1 Previous Next (M1.RP.12.66) A 65-year-old female is diagnosed with invasive ductal carcinoma of the breast. After a lumpectomy with a negative axillary lymph node dissection and subsequent radiation therapy, the patient is started on adjuvant chemotherapy with anastrozole. Which of the following is an expected side effect of this medication? QID: 100367 Type & Select Correct Answer 1 Increased risk for endometrial carcinoma 21% (109/531) 2 Decreased LDL and increased HDL levels 5% (28/531) 3 Mental confusion progressing to more severe dementia 5% (24/531) 4 Increased risk for osteoporosis 62% (328/531) 5 Excessive weight loss 5% (29/531) M 3 Question Complexity D Question Importance Select Answer to see Preferred Response SUBMIT RESPONSE 4 Review Tested Concept Review Full Topic