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A nurse is caring for an adolescent with hypogonadism who has been prescribed fluoxymesterone (Androxy) for replacement. What adverse effect of this drug will the nurse alert the patient to that could result in self-esteem concerns?

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All these options are possible adverse effects of the drug. However, for the adolescent, acne is the only one that could cause image concerns, which could lead to low self-esteem. Dizziness, insomnia, and fatigue would not cause self-esteem concerns.

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A postmenopausal patient has been diagnosed with breast cancer. The patient is being treated with methyltestosterone (Testred). What assessment finding would the nurse suspect is a complication from the medication?

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A potentially life-threatening effect of an androgen is hepatocellular cancer. Jaundice would indicate that the liver function has been compromised. Usually weight gain and deepening of the voice are adverse effects of this drug. An increase in blood pres

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The nurse administers an androgen and assesses the patient for what action caused by this drug?

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Androgens act to increase the retention of nitrogen, sodium, potassium, and phosphorous. They increase production of red blood cells and protein anabolism and decrease protein catabolism.

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An older male patient, who has difficulty swallowing pills and tablets, will begin taking an androgen. What drug would the nurse identify as a good choice for this patient?

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A good choice for this patient would be testosterone because the drug can be administered in long-acting depository forms and by dermatologic patch. These forms would eliminate the need for the patient to swallow a pill or tablet. The other options shown

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A 28-year-old female patient is taking danazol (Danocrine) as treatment for endometriosis. The patient is upset about increased facial hair, a weight gain of 15 pounds, and a change in her voice; she discusses her concerns with the nurse. What nursing diagnoses would be most appropriate for this patient?

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The patient is concerned about the way she looks and the sound of her voice. The most appropriate nursing diagnosis would be disturbed body image. Danazol is not administered by injections; therefore, acute pain would not be applicable. Sexual dysfunction

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A child in renal failure is taking androgens to promote red blood cell production and is seen in the clinic every other month. What adverse drug effect would the nurse monitor for with this child?

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Because of the effects of androgens on epiphyseal closure, children should be closely monitored with hand and wrist radiographs before treatment and every 6 months after treatment. The other options are also adverse effects and require monitoring but are

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A patient has high blood pressure and penile erectile dysfunction. He asks the nurse if he could try tadalafil (Cialis) after seeing an advertisement on television. What medications, if taken by the patient, would the nurse recognize as increasing the risk associated with taking tadalafil?

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Serious drops in blood pressure, leading to potentially fatal myocardial infarction or cerebrovascular event, have been reported when Cialis is combined with alpha-adrenergic blockers. This reaction has not been reported with beta-blockers, calcium channe

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A patient will begin taking sildenafil (Viagra) for penile erectile dysfunction (ED). What is the nurse's priority teaching point about this drug?

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Patients who are using sildenafil need to be advised to avoid drinking grapefruit juice while using the drug. Grapefruit juice can cause a decrease in the metabolism of the PDE5 inhibitor, leading to increased serum levels and a risk of toxicity. They nee

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A patient is prescribed oxymetholone (Anadrol-50) for treatment of angioedema. The nurse knows the patient has type 2 diabetes and will instruct the patient that the combination of oxymetholone with antidiabetic agents may lead to what?

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Because of its effects on the liver, oxymetholone (Anadrol-50) may interact with antidiabetic agents to decrease their metabolism and increase their effectiveness, leading to hypoglycemia. The dosage of the antidiabetic agents should be reduced and the pa

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A student athlete presents at the clinic for his physical checkup. The athlete tells the nurse that he is using large doses of creatine to increase muscle size and strength. What should the nurse instruct the student to do while taking this medication?

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Creatine is a protein by-product that has to be processed through the kidneys. If an athlete is using it to try to increase muscle size, he should be advised to drink plenty of fluids to help flush it through the kidney and to watch for any swelling that

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A 9-year-old boy is taking testosterone injections for treatment of hypogonadism. What should be measured every 6 months on this child?

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Because of the effects of these hormones on epiphyseal closure, children should be closely monitored with hand and wrist radiographs before treatment and every 6 months after treatment. It would not be necessary to measure LFTs, cholesterol levels, or the

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The nurse assesses the patient taking anabolic steroids for what serious adverse effects?

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Anabolic steroids all have black box warnings as alerts to the potentially serious effects of liver tumors, hepatitis, and blood lipid level changes that might be associated with increased risk of coronary artery disease. As a result, the nurse should ass

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What therapeutic effect will the nurse assess for in the male patient taking anabolic steroids?

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Therapeutic effects include promotion of body tissue-building processes, reverse catabolic or tissue-destroying processes, and increased hemoglobin and red blood cell mass. Thinning of the skin and body hair loss are not associated effects of anabolic ste

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An woman is prescribed androgens. The nurse teaches the patient to anticipate what effect from the drug?

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Antiestrogen effects—flushing, sweating, vaginitis, nervousness, and emotional lability—can be anticipated when these drugs are used in women. When androgens are administered to women you would not expect the results to include atrophy of the breasts, rap

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The nurse is caring for a patient who has been taking androgens and has been admitted to the ICU following a car accident. What lab results will the nurse interpret as more indicative of androgen therapy than actual disease states? (Select all that apply.)

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While a patient is taking androgens, thyroid function may be decreased, as well as increased creatinine and creatinine clearance, results that are not associated with disease states. These effects can last up to 2 weeks after the discontinuation of therap

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Question 1 of 1

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A nurse is caring for an adolescent with hypogonadism who has been prescribed fluoxymesterone (Androxy) for replacement. What adverse effect of this drug will the nurse alert the patient to that could result in self-esteem concerns?

Select the correct answer(s).

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Explanation

A postmenopausal patient has been diagnosed with breast cancer. The patient is being treated with methyltestosterone (Testred). What assessment finding would the nurse suspect is a complication from the medication?

Select the correct answer(s).

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Explanation

The nurse administers an androgen and assesses the patient for what action caused by this drug?

Select the correct answer(s).

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Explanation

An older male patient, who has difficulty swallowing pills and tablets, will begin taking an androgen. What drug would the nurse identify as a good choice for this patient?

Select the correct answer(s).

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Explanation

Select the correct answer(s).

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Explanation

A child in renal failure is taking androgens to promote red blood cell production and is seen in the clinic every other month. What adverse drug effect would the nurse monitor for with this child?

Select the correct answer(s).

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Explanation

A patient has high blood pressure and penile erectile dysfunction. He asks the nurse if he could try tadalafil (Cialis) after seeing an advertisement on television. What medications, if taken by the patient, would the nurse recognize as increasing the risk associated with taking tadalafil?

Select the correct answer(s).

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Explanation

A patient will begin taking sildenafil (Viagra) for penile erectile dysfunction (ED). What is the nurse's priority teaching point about this drug?

Select the correct answer(s).

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Explanation

A patient is prescribed oxymetholone (Anadrol-50) for treatment of angioedema. The nurse knows the patient has type 2 diabetes and will instruct the patient that the combination of oxymetholone with antidiabetic agents may lead to what?

Select the correct answer(s).

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Explanation

A student athlete presents at the clinic for his physical checkup. The athlete tells the nurse that he is using large doses of creatine to increase muscle size and strength. What should the nurse instruct the student to do while taking this medication?

Select the correct answer(s).

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A 9-year-old boy is taking testosterone injections for treatment of hypogonadism. What should be measured every 6 months on this child?

Select the correct answer(s).

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The nurse assesses the patient taking anabolic steroids for what serious adverse effects?

Select the correct answer(s).

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What therapeutic effect will the nurse assess for in the male patient taking anabolic steroids?

Select the correct answer(s).

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An woman is prescribed androgens. The nurse teaches the patient to anticipate what effect from the drug?

Select the correct answer(s).

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Explanation

The nurse is caring for a patient who has been taking androgens and has been admitted to the ICU following a car accident. What lab results will the nurse interpret as more indicative of androgen therapy than actual disease states? (Select all that apply.)

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