While on testosterone replacement, hemoglobin and hematocrit ...

[Medesa]

While on testosterone replacement, hemoglobin and hematocrit levels should be monitored. Levels suggestive of excessive erythrocytosis or abuse are:
 
  1. Hemoglobin 14 g/dl or hematocrit 39
  2. Hemoglobin 11.5 g/dl or hematocrit 31
  3. Hemoglobin 13 g/dl or hematocrit 38
  4. Hemoglobin 17.5 g/dl or hematocrit 54

Question 2

Monitoring of an older male patient on testosterone replacement includes:
 
  1. Oxygen saturation levels at every visit
  2. Serum cholesterol and lipid profile every 3 to 6 months
  3. Digital rectal prostate screening exam at 3 and 6 months after starting therapy
  4. Bone mineral density at 3 months and 6 months after starting therapy

[shaquita]

Answer to Question 1

4

Answer to Question 2

3

[Medesa]

Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

[mohan]

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