Chapter 31/32 (HRT only) - Book Qs only

Question 1

2. Which patient should not receive testosterone replacement?

A. Older male with history of tuberculosis B. Younger male with history of 20% body surface burns C. Middle-aged male with history of prostate cancer D. Older male with history of gastroesophageal reflux disease

Answer 1

C

Question 2

12. A 52-year-old man is prescribed testosterone gel (AndroGel) for low serum testosterone. What must you teach his wife about this drug?

A. “Be sure to provide your husband with high carbohydrate meals.” B. “Avoid touching linen or clothing that has been in contact with the drug.” C. “Your husband may experience impotence as a result of this drug.” D. “If your husband experiences hair loss, be sure to contact the prescriber.”

Answer 2

B

Question 3

13. An older adult male receives IM testosterone every 2 weeks at the prescriber’s office. For which condition(s) is this patient at increased risk to develop? (Select all that apply.)

A. Prostate hyperplasia B. Hypertension C. Type 2 diabetes mellitus D. Prostate cancer E. Priapism F. Enlargement of breast tissue

Answer 3

A, F

Question 4

1. Which activity must you advise the patient to avoid while taking perimenopausal hormone replacement therapy?

A. Smoking cigarettes B. Having sexual intercourse C. Drinking alcoholic beverages D. Engaging in moderate-to-heavy exercise

Answer 4

A

Question 5

2. Which side effects are most commonly associated with perimenopausal hormone replacement therapy? (Select all that apply.)

A. Acne B. Breast tenderness C. Fluid retention D. Hair thinning E. Increased risk for urinary tract infection F. Night sweats G. Vaginal dryness H. Weight gain

Answer 5

A, B, C, H

Question 6

3. For women who have a uterus and who are taking perimenopausal hormone replacement therapy, which adverse effect of the therapy is possible?

A. Unplanned pregnancy B. Excessive uterine bleeding C. Increased risk for miscarriage D. Delayed ovulation suppressing fertility

Answer 6

B

Question 7

6. For which woman is the use of perimenopausal hormone replacement therapy contraindicated?

A. 50-year-old who had her gall bladder removed 10 years ago B. 55-year-old who had a hysterectomy 15 years ago C. 45-year-old who was treated for breast cancer 5 years ago D. 48-year-old who used oral contraceptives for 20 years

Answer 7

C