Author Question: While on testosterone replacement, hemoglobin and hematocrit levels should be monitored. Levels ... (Read 58 times)

Medesa · **on:** Jul 24, 2018

While on testosterone replacement, hemoglobin and hematocrit levels should be monitored. Levels suggestive of excessive erythrocytosis or abuse are:

1. Hemoglobin 14 g/dl or hematocrit 39
2. Hemoglobin 11.5 g/dl or hematocrit 31
3. Hemoglobin 13 g/dl or hematocrit 38
4. Hemoglobin 17.5 g/dl or hematocrit 54

Question 2

Monitoring of an older male patient on testosterone replacement includes:

1. Oxygen saturation levels at every visit
2. Serum cholesterol and lipid profile every 3 to 6 months
3. Digital rectal prostate screening exam at 3 and 6 months after starting therapy
4. Bone mineral density at 3 months and 6 months after starting therapy