UNIT 11 ANDROGEN

Question 1

What is the drug class of Testosterone?
A. Androgen
B. Estrogen replacement
C. NSAID
D. Biphosphonate

Answer 1

A. Androgen

Question 2

What is the use of Testosterone?

Answer 2

Action
* Hormone replacement to develop and maintain male sex organs
and secondary sex characteristics
* Administration
* Nasal, transdermal patch, topical gel, IM

• Uses
• To treat delayed male puberty and male hypogonadism

Question 3

Side effect of Testosterone

Answer 3

Side effects/adverse reactions
* GI upset
* Aggressive behavior
* Decreased or increased libido
* Acne
* Priapism – prolonged erection
* Gynecomastia – swelling of breast tissue in males

Question 4

Is testosterone toxic to the liver? Averse effects

Answer 4

*Hepatotoxic
*Hepatic carcinoma

Question 5

Contraindications of Testosterone

Answer 5

Contraindications
* Kidney/liver disease
* BPH, Prostate cancer, male breast cancer
* History of cardiovascular disease

• Interactions
• Can lower blood sugar/diabetics
• St. John’s wort can decrease effect

Question 6

Nursing interventions/teaching Testosterone

Answer 6

Nursing interventions/teaching
* Monitor behavior
* Monitor VS, weight, labs
* Teach to proper administration and to take exactly as ordered
* Take with food to minimize GI upset
* Teach to maintain good skin care to minimize acne
* Report priapism immediately
* Report issues with urination
* Drink plenty of fluids