A 39-year-old male client has been recently diagnosed with primary hypogonadism. Which of the following lab results would be most indicative of this diagnosis?
A) Normal levels of free testosterone; low levels of total testosterone
B) Low free testosterone, luteinizing hormone (LH), and follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) levels
C) Low levels of gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH)
D) Low testosterone levels; high levels of LH and FSH

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Primary hypogonadism is associated with a defect in the testicular production of testosterone normally accompanied by high levels of the hormonal precursors. Free testosterone levels would not be normal given the client's diagnosis. Low GnRH levels are associated with tertiary hypogonadism.

A 39-Year-Old Male Client Has Been Recently Diagnosed with Primary