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Q: Identify aromatase inhibitor
  • A. Tamoxifen
  • B. Anastrozole
  • C. Finasteride
  • D. Clomiphene
Correct Answer: Option B - Anastrozole is in a class of medications called nonsteroidal aromatase inhibitors works by decreasing the amount of estrogen the body makes this can slow or stop the growth of many types of breast cancer cells that need estrogen to grow. • Tamoxifen blocks the effects of estrogen on hormone receptor positive breast cancer cells by binding to the estrogen receptors on the cells.
B. Anastrozole is in a class of medications called nonsteroidal aromatase inhibitors works by decreasing the amount of estrogen the body makes this can slow or stop the growth of many types of breast cancer cells that need estrogen to grow. • Tamoxifen blocks the effects of estrogen on hormone receptor positive breast cancer cells by binding to the estrogen receptors on the cells.

Explanations:

Anastrozole is in a class of medications called nonsteroidal aromatase inhibitors works by decreasing the amount of estrogen the body makes this can slow or stop the growth of many types of breast cancer cells that need estrogen to grow. • Tamoxifen blocks the effects of estrogen on hormone receptor positive breast cancer cells by binding to the estrogen receptors on the cells.