RN Exam Practice
Safety and Infection ControlQuestion 1349 of 2368

A client has hot flashes and a history of breast cancer treated with tamoxifen. Which medication should the nurse expect the provider to avoid?

  1. Calcium and vitamin D
  2. Iron supplements
  3. An SSRI such as paroxetine
  4. Metformin
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Correct answer: An SSRI such as paroxetine

SSRIs interfere with tamoxifen metabolism, so women taking tamoxifen should avoid them.

Source: Nursing Health Promotion (Open RN, Chippewa Valley Technical College, 2025), Reproductive System Alterations: Perimenopause and Menopause. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.

Practice the topic "Safety and Infection Control"

Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026