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meagbuch

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The health of a patient receiving androgen therapy for breast cancer declines and she becomes bed bound. Which condition will this patient be at risk of developing?
 
  a. Electrolyte imbalances
  b. Hypercalcemia
  c. Hyperglycemia
  d. Fluid overload

Question 2

A female patient with a history of endometriosis presents with bilateral lower quadrant pain reportedly at midcycle. Which gonadal drug is indicated for treating symptoms of endometriosis?
 
  a. Estrogen
  b. Progesterone
  c. Androgens
  d. Gonadotropins


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Reply #1 on: Jul 24, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: B
Immobilized patients receiving androgens for palliative breast cancer treatment are at risk for hypercalcemia. The nurse should monitor patients for nausea, vomiting, constipation, poor muscle tone, and lethargy. Immobilization does not affect electrolyte balance, blood glucose, or fluid balance in this case.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B
Progesterones are used to treat secondary amenorrhea, breakthrough uterine bleeding, and endometriosis. They may be combined with estrogens as contraceptives. Estrogen products are used for relieving the hot flash symptoms of menopause; for contraception; for hormone replacement therapy after an oophorectomy; in conjunction with appropriate diet, calcium, and physical therapy in the treatment of osteoporosis; for treatment of severe acne in females; and to slow the disease progress (and minimize discomfort) in patients with advanced prostatic cancer and certain types of breast cancer. Androgens are used to treat hypogonadism, eunuchism, androgen deficiency, and palliation of breast cancer in postmenopausal women with certain cell types of cancer. When androgens are used for palliation of cancer in women, they suppress cancer cell growth. Gonadotropin is a hormone secreted in the pituitary; it regulates the release of the gonadal hormones.


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Reply #2 on: Jul 24, 2018
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