Chapter 48... Men As Patients

Question 1

The factor that has the greatest effect on males developing male sexual characteristics is

Answer 1

Androgen production

Question 2

When assessing a Male for hypogonadism prior to prescribing testosterone replacement, serum test tossed around levels are drawn:

Answer 2

First thing in the morning

Question 3

Some research supports the testosterone replacement therapy may be indicated in which of the following diagnoses and men

Answer 3

Answer: all of the above

Age related decrease in cognitive functioning

Metabolic syndrome

Decreased muscle mass in aging man

Question 4

The goal of testosterone replacement therapy is

Answer 4

Testosterone levels in the mid-normal range one week after an injection

Question 5

While on testosterone replacement, hemoglobin and hematocrit levels should be monitored. Levels suggestive of excessive the erythrocytosis or abuse are

Answer 5

Hemoglobin 17.5 g/deciliter or hematocrit 54%

Question 6

Monitoring of an older male patient on testosterone replacement includes

Answer 6

Digital rectal prostate screening exam at three and six months after starting therapy

Question 7

When prescribing phosphodiesterase type 5 PDE-five inhibitors such as sildenafil patient should be screened for use of

Answer 7

Nitrates

Question 8

Men who are prescribed phosphodiesterase type five inhibitors for erectile dysfunction should be educated regarding the adverse affects of the drug which include:

Answer 8

Hearing loss

Question 9

Male patient should not be prescribed Phosphodiesterase type five inhibitors include

Answer 9

Those who have had an acute myocardial infarction in the past six months

Question 10

Monitoring of male patients who are using phosphodiesterase type five inhibitors includes:

Answer 10

Blood pressure