A female patient has been taking minoxidil (Loniten) for 3 ...

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A female patient has been taking minoxidil (Loniten) for 3 months. She complains of excessive hair growth on her face. The nurse should advise the patient that the
 
  a. phenomenon is known as hypertrichosis and will subside within 4 to 5 weeks.
  b. phenomenon is known as hypertrichosis and is a side effect of the medication.
  c. prescriber will be notified, because a reduction in dose may be indicated.
  d. phenomenon is known as hyperplasia, and it causes an increase in hair growth.

Question 2

The nurse is providing patient education about the application of transdermal estrogen. Which statement made by the patient best demonstrates understanding of the application of this medica-tion? I should apply this medication to my
 
  a. posterior thigh.
  b. waistline.
  c. breast.
  d. abdomen.

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Answer to Question 1

B
About 80 of patients develop hypertrichosis, which is a side effect of minoxidil.
Hypertrichosis will continue for the duration of treatment.
A lower dose is not a likely option, because the hypertrichosis will continue.
Hyperplasia is not a side effect of minoxidil.

Answer to Question 2

D
The abdomen is the preferred site; no further teaching is required.
The posterior thigh, waistline, and breast are not the preferred sites of application; further teach-ing is necessary.

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