Author Question: The 63-year-old male patient receives a prescription for androgens. The nurse evaluates that the ... (Read 36 times)

WhattoUnderstand · **on:** Jul 23, 2018

The 63-year-old male patient receives a prescription for androgens. The nurse evaluates that the patient understood drug teaching when he makes what statement?

A) If I experience acne, I will contact my physician immediately.
B) If I experience flushing, sweating, nervousness, or emotional lability I'll know it's the drug.
C) I will report any difficulty urinating such as trouble starting my flow.
D) These pills may make my skin turn yellow but it will go away when the drug is stopped.

Question 2

The nurse is aware that which area of the kidney provides quick response to any damage or injury to the kidney cells?

A) Juxtaglomerular apparatus
B) Reninangiotensinald osterone system
C) Macula densa
D) Countercurrent mechanism

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

Answer to Question 1

B
Feedback:
Benign prostatic hypertrophy, a common problem in older men, may be aggravated by androgenic effects that may enlarge the prostate further, leading to urinary difficulties and increased risk of prostate cancer. Nurses should teach these men the signs and symptoms of prostatic enlargement and the importance of reporting these manifestations immediately to prevent worsening of symptoms. Acne need not be reported immediately. Flushing, sweating, nervousness, and emotional lability are more usually experienced by women. Yellowing of the skin may be an indication of liver disease, which should be reported immediately.

Answer to Question 2

C
Feedback:
The macula densa consists of immune system cells and chemicals that can respond quickly to any cellular damage or injury. The juxtaglomerular apparatus produce erythropoietin and renin. The Reninangiotensinald osterone system works to maintain blood flow to the kidneys. The countercurrent mechanism works to concentrate and dilute the urine.