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geoffrey

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The nurse is caring for a male patient with pedophilia who is undergoing treatment for his condition. The patient is prescribed lueprolide (Lupron) for symptom management. What potential complication will the nurse discuss with the patient?
 
  1. Deep vein thrombosis (DVT)
  2. Tachycardia
  3. Hypertension
  4. Hyperlipidemia

Question 2

The nurse is caring for a male pedophile who is undergoing treatment for his condition. Why might the nurse anticipate an order for medroxyprogesterone (Provera or Depo Provera)?
 
  1. It is used as a temporary chemical castration.
  2. It is used to increase the hormone testosterone.
  3. It is used to increase luteinizing hormone.
  4. It is used as a permanent chemical castration.



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Answer to Question 1

Answer: 3
Explanation: Lueprolide (Lupron) may be used as chemical castration for the male pedophilic patient. This medication works by inhibiting the release of luteinizing hormone from the pituitary gland. Hypertension is a potential complication DVT, tachycardia, and hyperlipidemia are not typical side effects to this medication.

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Answer: 1
Explanation: Medroxyprogesterone (Provera or Depo-Provera) is used as a temporary chemical castration in male patients diagnosed with pedophilia because it decreases the level of testosterone, thereby lowering the patient's sex drive. This treatment is usually used in combination with cognitive-behavioral therapy. Medroxyprogesterone does not increase luteinizing hormone.




geoffrey

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Reply 2 on: Jul 19, 2018
Excellent


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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Great answer, keep it coming :)

 

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