MACE Medication Aide

Category - MACE

Which of the following would be an effective anti-androgen therapy in a 68-year-old patient with Stage II prostate cancer?

I. Bilateral orchiectomy
II. A testosterone antagonist such as bicalutamide only
III. An LH-RH antagonist such as cetrorelix
  1. I only
  2. III only
  3. I and III
  4. II only
Explanation
Answer: C - A bilateral orchiectomy and the use of an LH-RH antagonist are considered to be effective therapy for Stage III prostate cancer. Testosterone antagonists alone are not considered an effective therapy.
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