The client has been placed on testosterone therapy and tells the ...

[mynx]

The client has been placed on testosterone therapy and tells the nurse that he is experiencing shortness of breath. The nurse recognizes that this symptom is indicative of a(n) _____ the medication.
 
  a. anaphylactic reaction to
  b. adverse reaction to
  c. expected side effect of
  d. life-threatening reaction to

Question 2

The best candidate for treatment with antiandrogens is the client who is experiencing:
 
  a. benign prostatic hypertrophy.
  b. psoriasis.
  c. baldness.
  d. urinary retention.

[debra928]

Answer to Question 1

ANS: D
Shortness of breath could be indicative of respiratory distress, which is a life-threatening reaction to the medication.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A
Antiandrogens may be useful in the management of benign prostatic hypertrophy and carcinoma of the prostate.

[mynx]

Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

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