NR 508 advanced pharmacology primary care EXAM A+ GRADE ASSURED COMPLETE SOLUTIONS AND VERIFIED ANSWERS

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NR 508 Week 2 Chamberlain 2026 A+ GRADE ASSURED
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QUESTION 1 vc




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QUESTION 2 vc




Men who use transdermal testosterone gel (AndroGel) should be advised to avoid: 1. Wa
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shing their hands after applying the gel 2. Wearing occlusive clothing while using the gel
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3. Exposure to estrogens while using the gel 4. Skin-to-
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skin contact with pregnant women while using the gel
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4. Skin-to-skin contact with pregnant women while using the gel
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QUESTION 3 vc




Education when prescribing androgens to male patients includes advising that: 1. Short-
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term use places the patient at risk for hepatocellular carcinoma. 2. Cholestatic hepatitis
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and jaundice may occur with low doses of androgens. 3. Gynecomastia is a rare occurren
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ce with the use of androgens. 4. Low sperm levels only occur with long-
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term use of androgens.
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2. Cholestatic hepatitis and jaundice may occur with low doses of androgens.
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QUESTION 4 vc

, The U.S. Food and Drug Administration warns that androgens may cause: 1. Peliosis hepa
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tis 2. Orthostatic hypotension 3. Menstrual irregularities 4. Acne
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1. Peliosis hepatis
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QUESTION 5 vc




Monitoring for a patient who is using androgens includes evaluation of: 1. Complete bloo
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d count and C-
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reactive protein levels 2. Lipid levels and liver function tests 3. Serum potassium and ma
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gnesium levels 4. Urine protein and potassium levels
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2. Lipid levels and liver function tests
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QUESTION 6 vc




Male patients require ______________________ before and during androgen therapy. 1. A digital
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prostate exam 2. A Doppler exam of testicular blood flow 3. Urine analysis for proteinuri
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a 4. Serial orthostatic blood pressures
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1. A digital prostate exam
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QUESTION 7 vc




Absolute contraindications to estrogen therapy include: 1. History of any type of cancer
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2. Clotting disorders 3. History of tension headaches 4. Orthostatic hypotension
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2. Clotting disorders
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QUESTION 8 vc




Postmenopausal women with an intact uterus should not be prescribed: 1. Estrogen/pro vc vc vc vc vc vc vc vc vc vc vc



gesterone combination 2. IM medroxyprogesterone (Depo Provera) 3. Estrogen alone 4.
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Androgens
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3. Estrogen alone
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