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An 82-year-old-man is prescribed a dihydrotestosterone (DHT) inhibitor to treat benign prostatic hypertrophy (BPH). Which health promotion activity is most important to teach this patient?
 
  a. Have vision and glaucoma checks yearly.
  b. Participate in yearly prostate cancer screening.
  c. Avoid both alcohol and caffeine while on the drug.
  d. Avoid donating blood when taking the drug and for at least 6 months after drug therapy.

Question 2

Which statement about testosterone is accurate?
 
  a. Testosterone levels begin to decrease around the age of 50 years.
  b. Testosterone helps maintain male sexual characteristics.
  c. Too much testosterone leads to decreased body muscle mass.
  d. Adequate red blood cell levels are essential for production of testosterone.


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Ahernandez18

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Reply #1 on: Jul 23, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: B

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B


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Reply 2 on: Jul 23, 2018
:D TYSM

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