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s.tung · **on:** Jul 23, 2018

An 80-year-old client with chronic renal insufficiency is prescribed anabolic steroid therapy for the management of anemia associated with renal insufficiency. The nurse understands that this client is at increased risk for which of the following?

A) Hypoglycemic attacks
B) Serious cardiac disease
C) Hypotensive shock
D) Cancer of the prostate

Question 2

A client with progestin excess may report which of the following symptoms to the nurse during ongoing assessment during treatment with Estrostep Fe? Select all that apply.

A) Amenorrhea
B) Late breakthrough bleeding
C) Hair loss
D) Weight gain
E) Hirsutism

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

Answer to Question 1

Ans: D
Feedback:
Elderly clients undergoing anabolic steroid therapy are at an increased risk of developing cancer of the prostate gland. Therefore, anabolic steroid therapy needs to be administered cautiously in these clients. Hypoglycemic attacks, serious cardiac disease, and hypotensive shock are not seen in elderly clients on anabolic steroid therapy.

Answer to Question 2

Ans: C, D, E
Feedback:
Signs of excess progestin include increased appetite, weight gain, tiredness, fatigue, hypomenorrhea, acne, oily scalp, hair loss, hirsutism, depression, monilial vaginitis, and breast regression.