Answer to Question 1
B
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Because of its effects on the liver, oxymetholone (Anadrol-50) may interact with antidiabetic agents to decrease their metabolism and increase their effectiveness, leading to hypoglycemia. The dosage of the antidiabetic agents should be reduced and the patient monitored closely. It would not lead to hyperglycemia, jaundice, and urinary retention.
Answer to Question 2
B, C, E
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Transdermal patches should not be placed in the same site repeatedly so it is important to instruct the patient to rotate sites to improve absorption of drug. Blood pressure should be monitored daily and the patient should be provided with acceptable ranges versus when to notify the physician because severe hypertension can occur. Due to drugdrug interactions, contraindications, and cautions related to specific diagnosis (cardiovascular disease, vasomotor spasm, thyrotoxicosis, diabetes, renal or hepatic impaiment), it is important for the patient to inform the physician if another physician prescribes a medication or a new diagnosis for decisions to be made about whether to continue the drug or change the dosage. The patch is changed weekly and not every morning. The patient should be taught not to stop the drug abruptly because it could lead to tachycardia, hypertension, arrhythmias, flushing, and even death.
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