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swpotter12

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A male patient has been started on a 5-alpha reductase inhibitor for the treatment of benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). Which information should the nurse provide?
 
  1. Use a condom during intercourse.
  2. Keep this medication in a secure place away from children.
  3. Do not give blood while you are taking this medication.
  4. Do not do heavy exercise while taking this medication.
  5. Reduce your sodium intake while taking this drug.

Question 2

Which items are known causative factors for seizures?(Select all that apply.)
 
  1. Meningitis
  2. Ingestion of poison
  3. Hypertension
  4. Hypoglycemia
  5. Depression



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Answer to Question 1

1,2,3
Rationale 1: The patient should use a condom to prevent exposure of a female partner to semen, which may contain the drug.
Rationale 2: This drug is dangerous for children and should be kept in a secure place.
Rationale 3: The patient should not give blood during the time this medication is being taken and for up to a month after the drug is stopped.
Rationale 4: Heavy exercise is not restricted.
Rationale 5: There is no need to decrease sodium.

Global Rationale: The patient should use a condom to prevent exposure of a female partner to semen, which may contain the drug. This drug is dangerous for children and should be kept in a secure place. The patient should not give blood during the time this medication is being taken and for up to a month after the drug is stopped. Heavy exercise is not restricted. There is no need to decrease sodium.

Answer to Question 2

1, 2, 4

Rationale 1: Meningitis is a known cause of seizures.
Rationale 2: Ingestion of poison is a known cause of seizures.
Rationale 3: Hypotension is a known cause of seizures.
Rationale 4: Hypoglycemia is a known cause of seizures.
Rationale 5: Depression is not a known cause of seizures.

Global Rationale: Meningitis, ingestion of poison, and hypoglycemia are all known causes of seizures. Hypotension and depression are not known causes of seizures.




swpotter12

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Reply 2 on: Jul 23, 2018
Excellent


lindahyatt42

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

 

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