Author Question: A young man has received a diagnosis of androgen deficiency and has been prescribed testosterone. At ... (Read 14 times)

luvbio · **on:** Jul 23, 2018

A young man has received a diagnosis of androgen deficiency and has been prescribed testosterone. At clinic follow-up appointments, the nurse should prioritize which of the following assessments?

A) Bladder ultrasound and urine testing for glucose and ketones
B) Weight and measurement of blood pressure
C) Hearing assessment and abdominal girth measurement
D) Deep tendon reflexes and random blood glucose testing

Question 2

A patient with osteoarthritis has been prescribed meloxicam (Mobic). Which of the following instructions should the patient be given?

A) Take the medication with orange juice.
B) Crush enteric-coated tablets to aid swallowing.
C) Take the medication with food.
D) Take the medication at bedtime.

ankilker · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 23, 2018

Answer to Question 1

B
Feedback:
For patients who are being treated with androgens, the nurse should regularly assess the patient's blood pressure and body weight, as these may be affected by androgens. Urine testing and bladder ultrasound are generally unnecessary. It is prudent to monitor blood glucose levels, but assessment of DTRs is not required.

Answer to Question 2

C
Feedback:
Meloxicam should be taken with food. Enteric-coated tablets are never crushed, and it is not always necessary to take this medication at bedtime. Orange juice is not of particular benefit.