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
1
,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
carcinoma.
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 and 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. Is treated with increased doses of androgens, so the patient
should let the provider know if he is having problems
2
,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
, 3. Serum potassium and magnesium levels
4. Urine protein and potassium levels
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
4
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
1
,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
carcinoma.
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 and 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. Is treated with increased doses of androgens, so the patient
should let the provider know if he is having problems
2
,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
, 3. Serum potassium and magnesium levels
4. Urine protein and potassium levels
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
4
