Question 1

A patient is being treated for benign prostatic hypertrophy (BPH). The nurse evaluates that the patient understands the disease when which statement is made?

Accepted Answer

Medications for BPH manage symptoms but do not cure the condition (A). Antihistamines can worsen urinary symptoms by causing urinary retention (B). Caffeine can irritate the bladder and worsen symptoms (C). Avoiding fluids in the evening can help reduce nighttime urination (E). Surgery is not always the best or first-line treatment for BPH (D).

Question 2

A client's sperm sample analysis reveals azoospermia. The nurse would ask about the presence of which diseases in the client's history?

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Question 3

Which comments would the nurse interpret as indicating that a high school athlete understands the risks of using anabolic steroids?

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Question 4

The nurse advised the wife of a man who is receiving treatment with a testosterone cream to report any assessment findings of virilization. The patient would report which findings?

Accepted Answer

Virilization refers to the development of male physical characteristics in females, which can occur due to exposure to testosterone. Increased oiliness of the skin, increased hair growth on the upper lip, deepening of the voice, and reduced menstrual flow are all signs of virilization. Regression of the clitoris is not typically associated with virilization.

Question 5

The nurse is teaching a patient about his diagnosis of benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). The nurse would point to which spot on this diagram to show the patient the relationship of his prostate to the urethra?

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Question 6

A client has been prescribed testosterone. Which medication education should the nurse provide?

Accepted Answer

The nurse should instruct the client to place the patch on a hairless area to ensure proper adhesion, observe for any rash as a potential side effect, and keep the patches away from children to prevent accidental exposure.

Question 7

A male patient has been started on a 5-alpha reductase inhibitor for the treatment of benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). Which information should the nurse provide?

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Question 8

Which finding is an adverse effect of 5-alpha reductase inhibitors?

Accepted Answer

Sexual dysfunction is a common adverse effect of 5-alpha reductase inhibitors. Headache, acne, and chest pain are not typically associated with this class of medications.

Question 9

A patient has been prescribed androgen therapy. Pretreatment weight was 160 pounds. The nurse would teach the patient to call the clinic if the patient's weight is _______ pounds or over at the end of the week.

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Question 10

A client has been using sildenafil (Viagra) for several months. Which client reports would the nurse interpret as an adverse effect of this medication?

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Quiz 47: Drugs for Disorders and Conditions of the Male Reproductive System Ma

A patient is being treated for benign prostatic hypertrophy (BPH) . The nurse evaluates that the patient understands the disease when which statement is made?