Which factor would the nurse evaluate before administering temozolomide (Temodar) as a treatment for a patient's brain tumor?
a. The medication temozolomide causes photosensitivity in cancer patients.
b. Evidence indicates that temozolomide is able to cross the blood-brain barrier.
c. Myelosuppression occurs and requires an absolute neutrophil count before giving.
d. Other medications usually taken by brain tumor patients interact with temozolomide.
e. Temozolomide directly interferes with tumor growth by converting to a reactive agent.