1 NR 508 WEEK 2 EXAM | QUESTIONS & ANSWERS (VERIFIED) | LATEST UPDATE | GRADED A+ - CHAMBERLAIN Men who use transdermal testosterone gel (AndroGel) should be advised to avoid: 1. Washing their hands after applying the gel 2. Wearing occlusive clothing while using the gel 3. Exposure to estrogens while using the gel 4. Skin -to-skin contact with pregnant women while using the gel Correct Answer: 4. Skin -to-skin contact with pregnant women while using the gel Education when prescribing androgens to male patients includes advising that: 1. Short -term use places the patient at risk for hepatocellular carc inoma. 2. Cholestatic hepatitis and jaundice may occur with low doses of androgens. 3. Gynecomastia is a rare occurrence with the use of androgens. 4. Low sperm levels only occur with long -term use of androgens. Correct Answer: 2. Cholestatic hepatitis a nd jaundice may occur with low doses of androgens. Patients who are prescribed exogenous androgens need to be warned that decreased libido: 1. Is an unusual side effect of androgens and should be reported to the provider 2 2. Is treated with increased doses of androgens, so the patient should let the provider know if he is having problems 3. May be a sign of early prostate cancer and he should make an appointment for a prostate screening exam 4. May occur with androgen therapy Correct Answer: 4. May occur with androgen therapy The U.S. Food and Drug Administration warns that androgens may cause: 1. Peliosis hepatis 2. Orthostatic hypotension 3. Menstrual irregularities 4. Acne Correct Answer: 1. Peliosis hepatis Monitoring for a patient who is using androgens includes evaluation of: 1. Complete blood count and C -reactive protein levels 2. Lipid levels and liver function tests 3. Serum potassium and magnesium levels 4. Urine protein and potassium levels 3 Correct Answer: 2. Lipid levels and liver function tests Male patients require ______________________ before and during androgen therapy. 1. A digital prostate exam 2. A Doppler exam of testicular blood flow 3. Urine analysis for proteinuria 4. Serial orthostatic blood pressures Correct Answer: 1. A digital prostate exam Absolute contraindications to estrogen therapy include: 1. History of any type of cancer 2. Clotting disorders 3. History of tension headaches 4. Orthostatic hypotension Correct Answer: 2. Clo tting disorders Postmenopausal women with an intact uterus should not be prescribed: 1. Estrogen/progesterone combination 2. IM medroxyprogesterone (Depo Provera)
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