A client is prescribed finasteride but does not have a history of ...

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A client is prescribed finasteride but does not have a history of prostate disorder. What is the best assessment question for the nurse to ask at this time?
 
  1. Do you have erectile dysfunction?
  2. Do you have male-pattern baldness?
  3. Do you have a stomach ulcer?
  4. Do you have high blood pressure?

Question 2

Which medications may be used to treat male infertility?
 
  Standard Text: Select all that apply.
  1. Saw palmetto
  2. Antiestrogens
  3. Human chorionic gonadotropin (HCG)
  4. Menotropins
  5. Omega-3 fatty acids

[lorealeza77]

Answer to Question 1

Correct Answer: 2
Rationale 1: Finasteride is not indicated for erectile dysfunction.
Rationale 2: Finasteride (Proscar) is also sold as Propecia, which is used to promote hair growth.
Rationale 3: Finasteride (Proscar) is not indicated for a stomach ulcer.
Rationale 4: Finasteride is not indicated for high blood pressure.
Global Rationale: Finasteride (Proscar) is also sold as Propecia, which is used to promote hair growth. Finasteride is not indicated for erectile dysfunction, stomach ulcers, or hypertension.

Answer to Question 2

Correct Answer: 2,3,4
Rationale 1: Saw palmetto is not an indicated therapeutic treatment for male infertility.
Rationale 2: Male infertility may be treated with antiestrogen medications.
Rationale 3: Male infertility is treated with human chorionic gonadotropin.
Rationale 4: Male infertility may be treated with menotropins.
Rationale 5: Omega-3 fatty acids are not an indicated therapeutic treatment for male infertility.
Global Rationale: Male infertility may be treated with antiestrogen medications, human chorionic gonadotropin, or menotropins. Saw palmetto and omega-3 fatty acids are not indicated in this therapy.

[809779]

Great answer, keep it coming

[dantucker]

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