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Men who use transdermal 4
testosterone gel (AndroGel) should
be advised to avoid:
1. Washing their hands after applying
the gel
2. Wearing occlusive clothing while
using the gel
3. Exposure to estrogens while using
the gel
4. Skin-to-skin contact with pregnant
women while using the gel
Education when prescribing 2
androgens to male patients includes
advising that:
1. Short-term use places the patient
at risk for hepatocellular carcinoma.
2. Cholestatic hepatitis and jaundice
may occur with low doses of
androgens.
3. Gynecomastia is a rare occurrence
with the use of androgens.
4. Low sperm levels only occur with
long-term use of androgens.
,Patients who are prescribed 4
exogenous androgens need to be
warned that decreased libido:
1. Is an unusual side effect of
androgens and should be reported
to the provider
2. Is treated with increased doses of
androgens, so the patient should let
the provider know if he is having
problems
3. May be a sign of early prostate
cancer and he should make an
appointment for a prostate screening
exam
4. May occur with androgen therapy
The U.S. Food and Drug 1
Administration warns that androgens
may cause:
1. Peliosis hepatis
2. Orthostatic hypotension
3. Menstrual irregularities
4. Acne
Monitoring for a patient who is using 2
androgens includes evaluation of:
1. Complete blood count and C-
reactive protein levels
2. Lipid levels and liver function tests
3. Serum potassium and magnesium
levels
4. Urine protein and potassium levels
,Male patients require 1
______________________ before and during
androgen therapy.
1. A digital prostate exam
2. A Doppler exam of testicular
blood flow
3. Urine analysis for proteinuria
4. Serial orthostatic blood pressures
Absolute contraindications to 2
estrogen therapy include:
1. History of any type of cancer
2. Clotting disorders
3. History of tension headaches
4. Orthostatic hypotension
Postmenopausal women with an 3
intact uterus should not be
prescribed:
1. Estrogen/progesterone
combination
2. IM medroxyprogesterone (Depo
Provera)
3. Estrogen alone
4. Androgens
, Women who have migraines with an 3
aura should not be prescribed
estrogen because of:
1. The interaction between triptans
and estrogen, limiting migraine
therapy choices
2. An increased incidence of
migraines with the use of estrogen
3. An increased risk of stroke
occurring with estrogen use
4. Patients with migraines may be
prescribed estrogen without any
concerns
A 22-year-old woman receives a 1
prescription for oral contraceptives.
Education for this patient includes:
1. Counseling regarding decreasing
or not smoking while taking oral
contraceptives
2. Advising a monthly pregnancy test
for the first 3 months she is taking the
contraceptive
3. Advising that she may miss two
pills in a row and not be concerned
about pregnancy
4. Recommending that her next
follow-up visit is in 1 year for a refill
and annual exam
Answers | Verified | Latest Update 2026
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Terms in this set (82)
Men who use transdermal 4
testosterone gel (AndroGel) should
be advised to avoid:
1. Washing their hands after applying
the gel
2. Wearing occlusive clothing while
using the gel
3. Exposure to estrogens while using
the gel
4. Skin-to-skin contact with pregnant
women while using the gel
Education when prescribing 2
androgens to male patients includes
advising that:
1. Short-term use places the patient
at risk for hepatocellular carcinoma.
2. Cholestatic hepatitis and jaundice
may occur with low doses of
androgens.
3. Gynecomastia is a rare occurrence
with the use of androgens.
4. Low sperm levels only occur with
long-term use of androgens.
,Patients who are prescribed 4
exogenous androgens need to be
warned that decreased libido:
1. Is an unusual side effect of
androgens and should be reported
to the provider
2. Is treated with increased doses of
androgens, so the patient should let
the provider know if he is having
problems
3. May be a sign of early prostate
cancer and he should make an
appointment for a prostate screening
exam
4. May occur with androgen therapy
The U.S. Food and Drug 1
Administration warns that androgens
may cause:
1. Peliosis hepatis
2. Orthostatic hypotension
3. Menstrual irregularities
4. Acne
Monitoring for a patient who is using 2
androgens includes evaluation of:
1. Complete blood count and C-
reactive protein levels
2. Lipid levels and liver function tests
3. Serum potassium and magnesium
levels
4. Urine protein and potassium levels
,Male patients require 1
______________________ before and during
androgen therapy.
1. A digital prostate exam
2. A Doppler exam of testicular
blood flow
3. Urine analysis for proteinuria
4. Serial orthostatic blood pressures
Absolute contraindications to 2
estrogen therapy include:
1. History of any type of cancer
2. Clotting disorders
3. History of tension headaches
4. Orthostatic hypotension
Postmenopausal women with an 3
intact uterus should not be
prescribed:
1. Estrogen/progesterone
combination
2. IM medroxyprogesterone (Depo
Provera)
3. Estrogen alone
4. Androgens
, Women who have migraines with an 3
aura should not be prescribed
estrogen because of:
1. The interaction between triptans
and estrogen, limiting migraine
therapy choices
2. An increased incidence of
migraines with the use of estrogen
3. An increased risk of stroke
occurring with estrogen use
4. Patients with migraines may be
prescribed estrogen without any
concerns
A 22-year-old woman receives a 1
prescription for oral contraceptives.
Education for this patient includes:
1. Counseling regarding decreasing
or not smoking while taking oral
contraceptives
2. Advising a monthly pregnancy test
for the first 3 months she is taking the
contraceptive
3. Advising that she may miss two
pills in a row and not be concerned
about pregnancy
4. Recommending that her next
follow-up visit is in 1 year for a refill
and annual exam
