Which assessment finding indicates a therapeutic effect of ...

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Which assessment finding indicates a therapeutic effect of finasteride (Proscar) therapy in a client?
 
  1. Less painful urination
  2. Resolution of hematuria
  3. Ability to initiate a steady urine stream
  4. Decreased flow rate of urine

Question 2

Which assessment findings would be expected in a client who has had testosterone therapy?
 
  1. Virilization
  2. Precocious puberty
  3. Electrolyte imbalance
  4. Hepatomegaly

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Answer to Question 1

Correct Answer: 3
Rationale 1: Finasteride (Proscar) does not relieve painful urination.
Rationale 2: Finasteride (Proscar) would not relieve hematuria.
Rationale 3: Finasteride is indicated for the treatment of benign prostatic hypertrophy. Assessment findings that would indicate therapeutic effectiveness include the ability to initiate a stream of urine.
Rationale 4: Finasteride (Proscar) would not decrease the flow of urine.
Global Rationale: Finasteride is indicated for the treatment of benign prostatic hypertrophy. Assessment findings that would indicate therapeutic effectiveness include the ability to initiate a stream of urine. This drug does not relieve painful urination, hematuria, or decrease flow of urine.

Answer to Question 2

Correct Answer: 1
Rationale 1: Virilization is a desired effect of testosterone therapy.
Rationale 2: This is not an expected effect.
Rationale 3: This is not an expected effect.
Rationale 4: This is not an expected effect.
Global Rationale: Virilization is a desired effect of testosterone therapy. Precocious puberty, electrolyte imbalances, and hepatomegaly are not expected effects.

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