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mynx · **on:** Jul 23, 2018

The client has been placed on testosterone therapy and tells the nurse that he is experiencing shortness of breath. The nurse recognizes that this symptom is indicative of a(n) _____ the medication.

a. anaphylactic reaction to
b. adverse reaction to
c. expected side effect of
d. life-threatening reaction to

Question 2

The best candidate for treatment with antiandrogens is the client who is experiencing:

a. benign prostatic hypertrophy.
b. psoriasis.
c. baldness.
d. urinary retention.

debra928 · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 23, 2018

Answer to Question 1

ANS: D
Shortness of breath could be indicative of respiratory distress, which is a life-threatening reaction to the medication.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A
Antiandrogens may be useful in the management of benign prostatic hypertrophy and carcinoma of the prostate.