A patient who started lapatinib, a targeted therapy, two weeks ago is admitted for new chest palpitations and asks the nurse if it could be related to the lapatinib. What would be an appropriate response by the nurse? A. Yes. This is an expected side effect, it is probably nothing. B. No, it seems to be totally unrelated. C. Yes, it could be. The provider will order tests to assess what is happening. D. Yes, definitely is. The provider will change your drug to something else.
[Verified Answer]: A patient who started lapatinib, a targeted…
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