Androgen therapy - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

NCC WOMEN'S HEALTH CARE PRACTITIONER (WHNP) BOARD EXAM REVIEW|COMPLETE SOLUTION WITH 100% CORRECT ANSWERS| UPDATE 2023 SCORED A+ Ovarian Cancer Risk Factors - Low Parity, Early Menarche, Late Menopause, history of breast, colon, or endometrial cancer Gonads should be removed after puberty in a person with androgen insensitivity or resistance syndrome to PREVENT - gonadal malignancies. Gonads should be removed by 16-18 years in people with androgen insensitivity/resistance to reduce risk...

WHNP Board Review – Random Exam with Complete Solutions Primary Amenorrhea no menstruation by age 14 in absence of secondary sex characteristics, or by 16 regardless of secondary sex characteristic development Ovarian Cancer Risk Factors Low Parity, Early Menarche, Late Menopause, history of breast, colon, or endometrial cancer Gonads should be removed after puberty in a person with androgen insensitivity or resistance syndrome to PREVENT gonadal malignancies. Gonads should be remove...

Anti-Androgens - Answer-Finasteride (Propecia) Leuprolide (Eligard, Lupron, Lupron Depot) Spironolactone (Aldactone) Finasteride (Propecia, Proscar) - Answer-blocks conversion of testosterone to dihydrotesterone Used to tx: -BPH -male pattern baldness 3 months of therapy need to see benefits Stopping, reverses effect w/in 12 months Adverse side effects: - Decreased libido -Impotence dutasteride (Avodart) - Answer-5-alpha reductase inhibitor used to tx: BPH Can stay in serum up to ...

Nerve implicated in Frey syndrome — parasympathetic postganglionic fibers to parotid Correct Answer: Auriculotemporal nerve Management recommendations for BRCA and don't want children or any more Correct Answer: BSO, bilateral mastectomy, HRT until 50 Next step for spontaneous skin ulceration in arm in post modified radical mastectomy patient Correct Answer: Incisional biopsy because likely lymphangiosarcoma/Stewart-Treves syndrome and therapy will be WLE +/- isolated limb perfusion...

When is androgen therapy appropriate vs. not needed related to puberty? - Answer a limited course of therapy off label if psychologic pressures of delayed sexual maturation are causing boy significant distress. Common side effects in testosterone therapy - Answer virilization, premature epiphyseal closure, hepatoxicity, effects cholesterol levels, prostate cancer, edema, abuse potential, risk for thromboembolic event may occur.

NU 545 PATHOPHYSIOLOGY UNIT 3 EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS GRADED A++ 1.Know all STI: pathophysiology, etiology, clinical manifestations, diagnostic tests, treatment, and complications. Use EB's chart · How is each transmitted during pregnancy to the fetus? · Know the different stages of syphilis. · what organism causes each STI and is it viral, bacterial etc.? · Do you treat both partners and why? · What age group has the greatest risk of STIs and why? Young...

When would you use testosterone replacement therapy? hypogonadism andropause What is hypogonadism? redution in testosterone production congential or acquired What is andropause? clinical ageing syndrome symptom complex in presence of low levels of testosterone WHat are some signs and symptoms of andropause? loss of libido erectile dysfuntion lethargy decreased cognition restlessness depression loss of strength Which age group has the highest preva...

NR 508 Week 2 Chamberlain Exam with 100% Verified solutions 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 - answer4. Skin-to-skin contact with pregnant women while using the gel Education when prescribing androgens to male patients includes advising tha...

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A patient with prostate cancer is receiving drug therapy with androgen receptor blockers. Which side effects should the nurse inform the patient to expect? Multiple selection question Hot flushes Loss of libido Joint swelling Muscle discomfort Erectile dysfunction Hot flushes Loss of libido Erectile dysfunction Hot flushes, loss of libido, and erectile dysfunction are side effects of androgen receptor blockers, because they block the action of testosterone by competing with receptor sit...