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clippers!

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Which patient education points should the health care provider emphasize to the patient who is taking testosterone drugs?
 
  a. Add another gram of sodium to the daily diet.
  b. Monitor body weight on a regular basis.
  c. Drink an extra liter of fluid per day.
  d. Eat an extra banana or an orange 3 times a week.

Question 2

A patient is taking the androgen methyltestosterone (Android). Which central nervous system (CNS) adverse effect may the patient experience?
 
  a. Fatigue
  b. Confusion
  c. Somnolence
  d. Depression


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

ANS: B
Fluid retention can occur with testosterone replacement drugs. For this reason, the patient should be told to monitor weight on a regular basis.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: D
The CNS effects of androgens include headache, anxiety, depression, sleeplessness, and excite-ment.


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Reply #2 on: Jul 23, 2018
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