NURS ADVANCED EXAM-WEEK 10 With Latest Update
2022/2023 questions and answers solutions
• Question 1
1 out of 1 points
A nurse is discussing with a 58-year-old male patient the causes of
erectile dysfunction in men over 50 years of age. Which of the following
will the nurse inform the patient is the primary physical cause of erectile
dysfunction of men in this age group?
Response
Feedback Vascular disease is the most common physical cause of
: erectile dysfunction. Atherosclerosis of the penile artery is the
primary cause of erectile dysfunction in more than half of men
over age 50. Men with diabetes are more prone to erectile
dysfunction because of a combination of vascular disease and
neuropathy. A decrease in testosterone levels is not a common
cause of erectile dysfunction. Emotional stress is not a
physical factor.
• Question 2
1 out of 1 points
A patient has acquired primary hypogonadism and has been prescribed
testosterone transdermal (Androderm) patches. When educating the
patient on how to administer the drug, the nurse will instruct him to
Response
Feedback: The patient should place the patch on the back, abdomen,
upper arms, or thighs. He should not place it on the scrotum
or on bony areas such as the shoulder or the hip. The skin
area should not be oily, damaged, or irritated. The patch
should stay in place for 7 days before replacement.
• Question 3
1 out of 1 points
A 59-year-old man with a recent history of erectile dysfunction has been
assessed and prescribed sildenafil (Viagra). When providing patient
education to this man, the nurse should tell him which of the following?
Response
Feedback Adverse effects associated with sildenafil include facial
: flushing and headache. The drug is not taken on a daily basis
in the morning, but rather 1 hour before anticipated sexual
activity. Medication interactions exist, and should be assessed
for, but it is not necessary to avoid any and all prescription
medications. Heart palpitations and dizziness should be
reported to the patient's care provider.
NURS ADVANCED EXAM-WEEK 10 With Latest Update
2022/2023 questions and answers solutions
, NURS ADVANCED EXAM-WEEK 10 With Latest Update
2022/2023 questions and answers solutions
• Question 4
1 out of 1 points
A man has a demonstrated history of androgen deficiency and the
consequences of this health problem include an inability to maintain an
erection. Which of the following medications would best address this
NURS ADVANCED EXAM-WEEK 10 With Latest Update
2022/2023 questions and answers solutions
, NURS ADVANCED EXAM-WEEK 10 With Latest Update
2022/2023 questions and answers solutions
patient's erectile dysfunction (ED)?
Response
Feedback: Testosterone is used in treating erectile dysfunction and male
climacteric symptoms when these conditions are secondary to
androgen deficiency. PDE5 inhibitors do not address ED
secondary to androgen deficiency. Tamsulosin is used to treat
BPH.
• Question 5
1 out of 1 points
A male patient is experiencing climacteric symptoms secondary to
androgen deficiency. His physician has prescribed testosterone. The
nursing assessment reveals that the patient has had a myocardial
infarction. The combination of testosterone therapy and a history of
myocardial infarction would place that patient at a significantly higher
risk of
Response
Feedback A patient who has had a myocardial infarction and is
: prescribed testosterone is at a significantly higher risk for
hypercholesterolemia. Patients taking testosterone are also at
increased risk for prostate cancer and acute urethral
obstruction; however, these risks are less significant.
Gynecomastia is simply a side effect of the drug.
• Question 6
1 out of 1 points
A patient is receiving radiotherapy for an overactive thyroid gland and
asks whether her milk is safe for her baby. If her treatment cannot be
discontinued, what should the nurse recommend?
Response
Feedback A breast-feeding woman who is receiving any radioactive
: compounds should pump her breasts during the time that
breast milk is radioactive and discard the milk into a biohazard
container designed for radioactive materials. Breast-feeding
can resume when the drug is stopped and the breast milk
contains no radioactivity. It is not the role of the nurse to
recommend alternative medication.
• Question 7
1 out of 1 points
A woman who is in the second trimester of her first pregnancy has been
experiencing frequent headaches and has sought advice from her nurse
practitioner about safe treatment options. What analgesic can the nurse
NURS ADVANCED EXAM-WEEK 10 With Latest Update
2022/2023 questions and answers solutions
, NURS ADVANCED EXAM-WEEK 10 With Latest Update
2022/2023 questions and answers solutions
most safely recommend?
Response
Feedback: Acetaminophen is the analgesic of choice
during pregnancy.
• Question 8
1 out of 1 points
NURS ADVANCED EXAM-WEEK 10 With Latest Update
2022/2023 questions and answers solutions
2022/2023 questions and answers solutions
• Question 1
1 out of 1 points
A nurse is discussing with a 58-year-old male patient the causes of
erectile dysfunction in men over 50 years of age. Which of the following
will the nurse inform the patient is the primary physical cause of erectile
dysfunction of men in this age group?
Response
Feedback Vascular disease is the most common physical cause of
: erectile dysfunction. Atherosclerosis of the penile artery is the
primary cause of erectile dysfunction in more than half of men
over age 50. Men with diabetes are more prone to erectile
dysfunction because of a combination of vascular disease and
neuropathy. A decrease in testosterone levels is not a common
cause of erectile dysfunction. Emotional stress is not a
physical factor.
• Question 2
1 out of 1 points
A patient has acquired primary hypogonadism and has been prescribed
testosterone transdermal (Androderm) patches. When educating the
patient on how to administer the drug, the nurse will instruct him to
Response
Feedback: The patient should place the patch on the back, abdomen,
upper arms, or thighs. He should not place it on the scrotum
or on bony areas such as the shoulder or the hip. The skin
area should not be oily, damaged, or irritated. The patch
should stay in place for 7 days before replacement.
• Question 3
1 out of 1 points
A 59-year-old man with a recent history of erectile dysfunction has been
assessed and prescribed sildenafil (Viagra). When providing patient
education to this man, the nurse should tell him which of the following?
Response
Feedback Adverse effects associated with sildenafil include facial
: flushing and headache. The drug is not taken on a daily basis
in the morning, but rather 1 hour before anticipated sexual
activity. Medication interactions exist, and should be assessed
for, but it is not necessary to avoid any and all prescription
medications. Heart palpitations and dizziness should be
reported to the patient's care provider.
NURS ADVANCED EXAM-WEEK 10 With Latest Update
2022/2023 questions and answers solutions
, NURS ADVANCED EXAM-WEEK 10 With Latest Update
2022/2023 questions and answers solutions
• Question 4
1 out of 1 points
A man has a demonstrated history of androgen deficiency and the
consequences of this health problem include an inability to maintain an
erection. Which of the following medications would best address this
NURS ADVANCED EXAM-WEEK 10 With Latest Update
2022/2023 questions and answers solutions
, NURS ADVANCED EXAM-WEEK 10 With Latest Update
2022/2023 questions and answers solutions
patient's erectile dysfunction (ED)?
Response
Feedback: Testosterone is used in treating erectile dysfunction and male
climacteric symptoms when these conditions are secondary to
androgen deficiency. PDE5 inhibitors do not address ED
secondary to androgen deficiency. Tamsulosin is used to treat
BPH.
• Question 5
1 out of 1 points
A male patient is experiencing climacteric symptoms secondary to
androgen deficiency. His physician has prescribed testosterone. The
nursing assessment reveals that the patient has had a myocardial
infarction. The combination of testosterone therapy and a history of
myocardial infarction would place that patient at a significantly higher
risk of
Response
Feedback A patient who has had a myocardial infarction and is
: prescribed testosterone is at a significantly higher risk for
hypercholesterolemia. Patients taking testosterone are also at
increased risk for prostate cancer and acute urethral
obstruction; however, these risks are less significant.
Gynecomastia is simply a side effect of the drug.
• Question 6
1 out of 1 points
A patient is receiving radiotherapy for an overactive thyroid gland and
asks whether her milk is safe for her baby. If her treatment cannot be
discontinued, what should the nurse recommend?
Response
Feedback A breast-feeding woman who is receiving any radioactive
: compounds should pump her breasts during the time that
breast milk is radioactive and discard the milk into a biohazard
container designed for radioactive materials. Breast-feeding
can resume when the drug is stopped and the breast milk
contains no radioactivity. It is not the role of the nurse to
recommend alternative medication.
• Question 7
1 out of 1 points
A woman who is in the second trimester of her first pregnancy has been
experiencing frequent headaches and has sought advice from her nurse
practitioner about safe treatment options. What analgesic can the nurse
NURS ADVANCED EXAM-WEEK 10 With Latest Update
2022/2023 questions and answers solutions
, NURS ADVANCED EXAM-WEEK 10 With Latest Update
2022/2023 questions and answers solutions
most safely recommend?
Response
Feedback: Acetaminophen is the analgesic of choice
during pregnancy.
• Question 8
1 out of 1 points
NURS ADVANCED EXAM-WEEK 10 With Latest Update
2022/2023 questions and answers solutions
