Author Question: Which assessment finding indicates a therapeutic effect of finasteride (Proscar) therapy in a ... (Read 53 times)

serike · **on:** Jul 23, 2018

Which assessment finding indicates a therapeutic effect of finasteride (Proscar) therapy in a client?

1. Less painful urination
2. Resolution of hematuria
3. Ability to initiate a steady urine stream
4. Decreased flow rate of urine

Question 2

Which assessment findings would be expected in a client who has had testosterone therapy?

1. Virilization
2. Precocious puberty
3. Electrolyte imbalance
4. Hepatomegaly

kthug · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 23, 2018

Answer to Question 1

Correct Answer: 3
Rationale 1: Finasteride (Proscar) does not relieve painful urination.
Rationale 2: Finasteride (Proscar) would not relieve hematuria.
Rationale 3: Finasteride is indicated for the treatment of benign prostatic hypertrophy. Assessment findings that would indicate therapeutic effectiveness include the ability to initiate a stream of urine.
Rationale 4: Finasteride (Proscar) would not decrease the flow of urine.
Global Rationale: Finasteride is indicated for the treatment of benign prostatic hypertrophy. Assessment findings that would indicate therapeutic effectiveness include the ability to initiate a stream of urine. This drug does not relieve painful urination, hematuria, or decrease flow of urine.

Answer to Question 2

Correct Answer: 1
Rationale 1: Virilization is a desired effect of testosterone therapy.
Rationale 2: This is not an expected effect.
Rationale 3: This is not an expected effect.
Rationale 4: This is not an expected effect.
Global Rationale: Virilization is a desired effect of testosterone therapy. Precocious puberty, electrolyte imbalances, and hepatomegaly are not expected effects.