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meagbuch

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on: Jul 23, 2018
A nursing student asks the nurse why multi-drug therapy is often used to treat hypertension. Which statement by the student indicates a need for further teaching?
 
  a. Multi-drug therapy often means that drugs may be given in lower doses.
  b. Some agents are used to offset adverse effects of other agents.
  c. Treatment of hypertension via different mechanisms increases success.
  d. Two or more drugs will lower blood pressure more quickly.

Question 2

A nurse is obtaining a history and reviewing the chart of an adult male patient who has been taking oral androgens. Which assessment would warrant notifying the provider?
 
  a. Acne and increased facial hair
  b. Breast enlargement
  c. Increased libido
  d. Nausea, anorexia, and fatigue


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strudel15

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

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Multi-drug therapy does not lower blood pressure more quickly. Using more than one drug often means that doses can be decreased. Some agents can offset adverse effects of other agents. Treatment via different mechanisms increases the likelihood of success.

Answer to Question 2

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Nausea, anorexia, and fatigue can indicate hepatotoxicity and should be reported to the provider. Virilization effects, gynecomastia, and an increase in libido are common, expected effects.


meagbuch

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Reply 2 on: Jul 23, 2018
Great answer, keep it coming :)

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