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acc299

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A patient will begin taking finasteride (Propecia) to treat benign prostatic hypertrophy (BPH) and asks the nurse how long the medication will be necessary. The nurse will tell the patient that he will need to take this medication for how long?
 
  a. 6 months
  b. 12 months
  c. Indefinitely
  d. Until symptoms resolve

Question 2

The nurse provides teaching to a man who will begin using an Androderm testosterone patch. Which statement by the patient indicates understanding of the teaching?
 
  a. I may stop using Androderm when my serum testosterone is normal.
  b. I should apply this to any skin other than the scrotum or bony areas.
  c. I will apply two skin patches every morning after a shower.
  d. My serum testosterone will continue to rise with each day of use.


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adammoses97

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Reply #1 on: Jul 23, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: C
Continued treatment with finasteride is recommended in order to sustain results since reversal of effect usually occurs within 1 year after cessation of the drug.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B
Androderm should be applied to any intact skin other than the scrotum or over a bony area. When the medication is withdrawn, testosterone levels will drop. The patient should apply two patches every day at 10 PM. The first day of use results in serum testosterone levels in the normal range, and serum levels do not accumulate with continued use.


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Reply 2 on: Jul 23, 2018
Wow, this really help

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

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