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APUS57

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A client is prescribed finasteride to treat his symptoms of BPH. When teaching the client about this drug, the nurse would most likely include a discussion about the possibility of which of the following?
 
  A) Erectile dysfunction
  B) Dry mouth
  C) Constipation
  D) Decreased libido
  E) Weight gain

Question 2

A client comes to the emergency department and reports that he is in extreme pain. Physical assessment reveals priapism. When obtaining the client's medication history, which of the following would the nurse expect the client to report using?
 
  A) Tamsulosin
  B) Terazosin
  C) Tadalafil
  D) Tolterodine


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

Ans: A, D
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Androgen hormone inhibitors such as finasteride have been associated with the adverse reaction of erectile dysfunction and decreased libido. Dry mouth and constipation are associated with antispasmodics. Weight gain is associated with alpha-adrenergic blockers.

Answer to Question 2

Ans: C
Feedback:
Priapism occurs with the use of phosphodiesterase type 5 inhibitors, such as tadalafil. It is not associated with use of antiadrenergic drugs or antispasmodics.


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