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karen

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A patient has acquired primary hypogonadism and has been prescribed testosterone transdermal (Androderm) patches. When educating the patient on how to administer the drug, the nurse will instruct him to
 
  A) place the patch on the back, abdomen, upper arms, or thighs.
  B) place the patch on the scrotum.
  C) place the patch on a bony area such as the shoulder or hip.
  D) leave the patch in place for 15 days before replacing it.

Question 2

A male patient is experiencing climacteric symptoms secondary to androgen deficiency. His physician has prescribed testosterone. The nursing assessment reveals that the patient has had a myocardial infarction.
 
  The combination of testosterone therapy and a history of myocardial infarction would place that patient at a significantly higher risk of
  A) gynecomastia.
  B) prostate cancer.
  C) acute urethral obstruction.
  D) hypercholesterolemi a.


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jackie

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

A

Answer to Question 2

D


karen

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Reply 2 on: Jul 23, 2018
Excellent

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Great answer, keep it coming :)

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