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Diane

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A client has benign prostatic hyperplasia and hypertension. Which medication could the client safely receive that might treat both conditions?
 
  1. Finasteride (Proscar)
  2. Doxazosin (Cardura)
  3. Sildenafil (Viagra)
  4. Tamsulosin (Flomax)

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What should the nurse instruct a client about the function of the prostate gland?
 
  1. It secretes fluids for the ejaculate.
  2. It produces sperm.
  3. It stimulates the release of testosterone.
  4. It produces testosterone.


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sailorcrescent

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

Correct Answer: 2
Rationale 1: Finasteride (Proscar) has no effect on blood pressure.
Rationale 2: Doxazosin (Cardura) is an alpha-1 adrenergic blocker that relaxes smooth muscle in the prostate and can also reduce blood pressure.
Rationale 3: Sildenafil (Viagra) is not used to treat BPH or HTN.
Rationale 4: Tamsulosin (Flomax) has no effect on blood pressure.
Global Rationale: Doxazosin (Cardura) is an alpha-1 adrenergic blocker that relaxes smooth muscle in the prostate and can also reduce blood pressure. Proscar and Flomax have no effect on blood pressure. Viagra is not used to treat BPH or HTN.

Answer to Question 2

Correct Answer: 1
Rationale 1: The prostate gland secretes fluids for the ejaculate.
Rationale 2: The prostate does not play a role in sperm production.
Rationale 3: The prostate does not stimulate the release of testosterone.
Rationale 4: The prostate does not play a role in testosterone production.
Global Rationale: The prostate gland secretes fluids for the ejaculate. It does not play a role in sperm production, release of testosterone, or production of testosterone.


Diane

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Reply #2 on: Jul 23, 2018
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Reply #3 on: Jul 23, 2018
You're welcome


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