Testosterone deficiency - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

Glucocorticoids - Can cause: osteoporosis, diabetes, weight gain *give biphosphontate if long term use Side effects of ED meds - Visual problems Hearing problems Can cause hypotension if given with nitrates Flomax (tamsulosin) - Treats: Pulmonary HTN BPH Side effects of testosterone - Edema, hepatoxicity, decreases HDL, increases LDL, prostate cancer, abuse potential Treatment for Rickets - Doxycycline, vit D and calcium supplements Alcoholics have what type of vitamin deficiency? - ...

Which of the following is a primary prevention measure for a 76-year-old man newly diagnosed with a testosterone deficiency? Question 1 options: 1) Calcium supplementation 2) Testicular self-examination 3) Bone density test 4) Digital rectal examination Question 2 (1 point) Which of the following is an example of secondary prevention in a 50-year-old woman? Question 2 options: 1) Yearly mammogram 2) Low animal-fat diet 3) Use of seat belt 4) Daily application of sunscre...

Types of prevention - answer-primary- car restraints, bicycle helmets, immunizations secondary- prevent for those with RF-pap, mammo tertiary-mgmt of established disease- meds, lifestyle Primary - answer-Preventing the health problem, most cost effective form of healthcare **IMMUNIZATIONS, ensuring adequate illumination at home (preventing falls) Secondary - answer-Detecting disease in early asymptomatic stages, screenings -Early cause finding of asymptomatic disease via the use of a sc...

NR508 Week 2 Exam with 100% Verified solutions Most important androgen in humans. Highly protein bound. - answertestosterone Endogenous Androgens are responsible for - answer1. Normal growth maturation, and maintenance of the male sex organs and secondary sexual characteristics 2. skeletal growth spurt in adolescence and for the termination of linear growth by fusion of the epiphyseal growth plate 3. Activation of sebaceous glands, accounting for some cases of acne during puberty 4. Enha...

A 14-year-old male is seen with complaints of severe testicular pain. The clinician suspects testicular torsion. Which of the following is the appropriate action? a. Instruct the patient to elevate the scrotum. b. Prescribe ibuprofen. c. Refer to immediately to the emergency department for evaluation d. Obtain a computed tomography (CT) scan. - Correct Answer C. Refer to ED immediately A 30-year-old man is seen with a chief complaint of loss of libido. Which of the following laboratory te...

Marasmus vs. Kwashiorkor MEALS protein? correct answers Marasmus-low in both calories and protein (no specific vitamins or mineral deficiency), NO edema Muscle wasting (wrinkly skin) Kwashiorkor-severe protein deficiency --> skin lesions and edema (small child big abdomen) Low serum albumin --> Low serum oncotic pressure Liver fatty change due to decrease apolipoprotein synthesis and eposition Malnutrition Edema Anemia Liver (fatty) Skin lesions (hyperkeratosi...

MDC II - Final Exam – Rasmussen with 100% Verified Solutions What are the glands of the endocrine system? (SATA Q?) -Answer-*PT PAP HOT* ▪ Pituitary ▪ Thyroid ▪ Pancreas ▪ Adrenals ▪ Parathyroid ▪ Hypothalamus ▪ Ovaries ▪ Testes an autoimmune disorder that is caused by hyperthyroidism and is characterized by *goiter and/or exophthalmos* -Answer-Grave's disease *HYPERthyroidism aka Grave's disease* ▪ Treatments -Answer-*Treatments* ▪ Rx: methimazole, atenolo...

MDC II - Final Exam – Rasmussen- Modules 8, 9, 10- 100% Pass!! *PT PAP HOT* ▪ Pituitary ▪ Thyroid ▪ Pancreas ▪ Adrenals ▪ Parathyroid ▪ Hypothalamus ▪ Ovaries ▪ Testes -Answer-What are the glands of the endocrine system? (SATA Q?) Grave's disease -Answer-an autoimmune disorder that is caused by hyperthyroidism and is characterized by *goiter and/or exophthalmos* *Treatments* ▪ Rx: methimazole, atenolol, and *iodine-131* ▪ radiation therapy *Nursing Interven...

Q9 SCNM GYNE FINAL what are progestin only forms of contraceptive? - correct answer -progestin only pills (POPS): Micronor, Nor-QD, Orvette -Depoprovera -IUD with progestin what is the MOA of progestin only oral contraceptives? - correct answer -suppression of ovulation 60-80% of cycles -dampening effect on the midcycle peaks of LH and FSH -an increase in cervical mucus viscosity -reduction in the number and size of endometrial glands -reduction in cilia motility in the fallopian tube...

NR508 Week 2 Exam with 100% Verified solutions Most important androgen in humans. Highly protein bound. - answertestosterone Endogenous Androgens are responsible for - answer1. Normal growth maturation, and maintenance of the male sex organs and secondary sexual characteristics 2. skeletal growth spurt in adolescence and for the termination of linear growth by fusion of the epiphyseal growth plate 3. Activation of sebaceous glands, accounting for some cases of acne during puberty 4. Enha...