Author Question: The nurse is discussing testosterone therapy with a male patient. The nurse provides education about ... (Read 39 times)

kaid0807 · **on:** Jul 23, 2018

The nurse is discussing testosterone therapy with a male patient. The nurse provides education about the different formulations of the medication.

Which statement by the patient best demonstrates misunderstanding of the differences between testosterone patches and testosterone transdermal gel?
a. The testosterone in the patch is less likely to be transferred to another person by skin-to-skin contact.
b. The patch is less effective.
c. The patch produces more consistent blood levels of the hormone.
d. The patch causes less local irritation.

Question 2

Parents of a pubescent teen are concerned that he has not developed at the rate of other boys.

The prescriber diagnoses the teen with hypogonadism. The nurse provides patient education about treatment with testosterone injections. Which statement by the parents best indicates understanding of testosterone therapy? Our son will have to take the injections
a. until he grows at least 4 inches.
b. for 6 to 12 months.
c. for 3 to 4 years.
d. monthly until the age of 16.

bitingbit · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 23, 2018

Answer to Question 1

ANS: C
Compared with testosterone patches, testosterone transdermal gel produces more consistent blood levels of the hormone.
The testosterone in the patch is less likely to be transferred to another person by skin-to-skin contact.
The patch is less effective than the gel.
The patch causes less local irritation than the gel does.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: C
The patient will have to take the injections for at least 3 to 4 years; no further teaching is required.
Testosterone injections are given every 2 to 4 weeks for 3 to 4 years; further teaching is required.