Education when prescribing androgens to male patients includes ...

[audragclark]

Education when prescribing androgens to male patients includes advising that:
 
  1. Short-term use places the patient at risk for hepatocellular carcinoma.
  2. Cholestatic hepatitis and jaundice may occur with low doses of androgens.
  3. Gynecomastia is a rare occurrence with the use of androgens.
  4. Low sperm levels only occur with long-term use of androgens.

Question 2

Men who use transdermal testosterone gel (AndroGel) should be advised to avoid:
 
  1. Washing their hands after applying the gel
  2. Wearing occlusive clothing while using the gel
  3. Exposure to estrogens while using the gel
  4. Skin-to-skin contact with pregnant women while using the gel

[firehawk60]

Answer to Question 1

2

Answer to Question 2

4

[audragclark]

Thank you!

[firehawk60]

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