and Genitourinary System Questions
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What is a common side effect of oral contraceptives that should be reported immediately?
✔✔Chest pain or shortness of breath
Why should a client taking combined oral contraceptives avoid smoking?
✔✔Increased risk of thromboembolism
What should the nurse instruct a client to do if they miss one dose of their oral contraceptive?
✔✔Take the missed dose as soon as remembered, then continue as scheduled
What medication is used to treat benign prostatic hyperplasia by relaxing smooth muscle in the
bladder neck?
✔✔Tamsulosin
What is an important teaching point for a client starting finasteride?
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, ✔✔It may take several months to see improvement in urinary symptoms
What is a teratogenic risk associated with finasteride?
✔✔Pregnant women should avoid handling crushed tablets
What lab value should be monitored when a client is taking testosterone?
✔✔Liver function tests (LFTs)
What symptom should a male client report immediately while using sildenafil?
✔✔Prolonged erection lasting more than 4 hours
Why should clients avoid taking nitrates while using sildenafil?
✔✔Risk of severe hypotension
What side effect should be reported if a client using leuprolide develops new bone pain?
✔✔Possible worsening of prostate cancer
What is a common adverse effect of leuprolide in male clients?
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