Which disorder is most likely to predispose a male client to ...

[Caiter2013]

Which disorder is most likely to predispose a male client to develop hypogonadism?
 
  1. Diabetes mellitus
  2. Adrenal insufficiency
  3. Mumps
  4. Hydrocele

Question 2

Why would the nurse administer a high dose of androgen to a female client?
 
  1. To improve athletic performance
  2. To treat brain cancer
  3. To treat breast cancer
  4. As preparation for sexual reassignment surgery

[tashiedavis420]

Answer to Question 1

Correct Answer: 3
Rationale 1: Diabetes mellitus does not predispose a male to hypogonadism.
Rationale 2: Adrenal insufficiency does not cause hypogonadism.
Rationale 3: Testicular failure is a complication of mumps and can lead to hypogonadism.
Rationale 4: Hydrocele does not cause hypogonadism.
Global Rationale: Testicular failure is a complication of mumps and can lead to hypogonadism. DM, adrenal insufficiency, and hydrocele do not cause hypogonadism.

Answer to Question 2

Correct Answer: 3
Rationale 1: Androgens have serious side effects and are not recommended for enhancement of athletic performance.
Rationale 2: Androgens would not have any effect on brain cancer.
Rationale 3: High doses of androgens are occasionally used as a palliative measure to treat certain types of breast cancer.
Rationale 4: Androgens are not administered before sexual reassignment surgery.
Global Rationale: High doses of androgens are occasionally used as a palliative measure to treat certain types of breast cancer. Androgens have serious side effects and are not recommended for enhancement of athletic performance. They are not thought to have any effect on brain cancer and are not administered before sexual reassignment surgery.

[Caiter2013]

Gracias!

Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it