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Deast7027

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A client being started on the medication finasteride (Proscar) asks the nurse how the medication will help to treat his enlarged prostate. What should the nurse respond to this client?
 
  1. Proscar decreases the production of urine.
  2. Proscar reduces the production of a hormone that normally stimulates prostate growth.
  3. Proscar promotes contraction of the bladder to help expel the urine more easily.
  4. Proscar decreases the inflammation of the prostate gland.

Question 2

During an assessment the nurse suspects that a female client is experiencing menopause. What findings did the nurse use to come to this conclusion? (Select all that apply.)
 
  1. Moodiness
  2. Increased appetite
  3. Nighttime sweating
  4. Sudden feelings of heat
  5. Irregular menstrual periods


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Briannahope

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Reply #1 on: Jun 25, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Answer: 2

1. Finasteride (Proscar) inhibits the conversion of testosterone to DHT in the prostate, causing the gland to shrink.
2. Finasteride (Proscar) inhibits the conversion of testosterone to DHT in the prostate, causing the gland to shrink.
3. Finasteride (Proscar) inhibits the conversion of testosterone to DHT in the prostate, causing the gland to shrink.
4. Finasteride (Proscar) inhibits the conversion of testosterone to DHT in the prostate, causing the gland to shrink.

Answer to Question 2

Answer: 1, 3, 4, 5

1. Menopausal symptoms include moodiness.
2. Increased appetite is not a menopausal symptom.
3. Menopausal symptoms include nighttime sweating.
4. Menopausal symptoms include sudden feelings of heat.
5. Menopausal symptoms include irregular menstrual periods.


Deast7027

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Reply 2 on: Jun 25, 2018
Great answer, keep it coming :)

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Excellent

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