Author Question: A client is prescribed finasteride but does not have a history of prostate disorder. What is the ... (Read 28 times)

809779 · **on:** Jul 23, 2018

A client is prescribed finasteride but does not have a history of prostate disorder. What is the best assessment question for the nurse to ask at this time?

1. Do you have erectile dysfunction?
2. Do you have male-pattern baldness?
3. Do you have a stomach ulcer?
4. Do you have high blood pressure?

Question 2

Which medications may be used to treat male infertility?

Standard Text: Select all that apply.
1. Saw palmetto
2. Antiestrogens
3. Human chorionic gonadotropin (HCG)
4. Menotropins
5. Omega-3 fatty acids

lorealeza77 · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 23, 2018

Answer to Question 1

Correct Answer: 2
Rationale 1: Finasteride is not indicated for erectile dysfunction.
Rationale 2: Finasteride (Proscar) is also sold as Propecia, which is used to promote hair growth.
Rationale 3: Finasteride (Proscar) is not indicated for a stomach ulcer.
Rationale 4: Finasteride is not indicated for high blood pressure.
Global Rationale: Finasteride (Proscar) is also sold as Propecia, which is used to promote hair growth. Finasteride is not indicated for erectile dysfunction, stomach ulcers, or hypertension.

Answer to Question 2

Correct Answer: 2,3,4
Rationale 1: Saw palmetto is not an indicated therapeutic treatment for male infertility.
Rationale 2: Male infertility may be treated with antiestrogen medications.
Rationale 3: Male infertility is treated with human chorionic gonadotropin.
Rationale 4: Male infertility may be treated with menotropins.
Rationale 5: Omega-3 fatty acids are not an indicated therapeutic treatment for male infertility.
Global Rationale: Male infertility may be treated with antiestrogen medications, human chorionic gonadotropin, or menotropins. Saw palmetto and omega-3 fatty acids are not indicated in this therapy.