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Beheh

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A patient taking finasteride (Proscar) tells you that he is also taking the herbal supplement saw palmetto. What is your best response?
 
  a. You should not take finasteride and saw palmetto at the same time.
  b. Finasteride and saw palmetto taken together increase your risk of bleeding.
  c. Be sure to notify your prescriber if you notice any unusual side effects.
  d. Avoid people with viral infections while taking these two substances.

Question 2

A 58-year-old patient with BPH asks you why he should see his physician for prostate cancer screening. What is your best response?
 
  a. BPH increases your risk for developing prostate cancer.
  b. At your age it is always best to complete cancer screening tests.
  c. If prostate cancer is caught early enough there is a very high cure rate.
  d. The signs and symptoms of BPH and prostate cancer are the same.


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babybsemail

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

ANS: C

Answer to Question 2

ANS: D


Beheh

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

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Gracias!

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