NR 566 Final Exam / NR566 Final Exam Review (Latest 2022/2023): Advanced Pharmacology for Care of the Family - Chamberlain

Doxazosin side effects (due to alpha 1 receptor being blocked) - dizziness/syncope,
headache, first-dose orthostatic hypotension, drowsiness, nasal congestion
Dutasteride (finasteride) patient teaching - benefits take months to develop, must
continue taking med even if improvement not rapidly seen
may lower ejaculatory volume & libido
How to know Terazosin is working? - improved symptoms of dysuria, urgency, urinary
tract infections, hesitancy etc.
When is it safe and not safe to prescribe Progesterone (Progestin)? - if woman has had
a hysterectomy/pregnant
side effects of progestin-only oral contraceptives? - more likely to cause
irregular/inconsistent bleeding, must be taken at same time every day to be effective
Benefits of prescribing medroxyprogesterone acetate - doesn't cause thromboembolic
disorders, headaches, nausea, or most of the other adverse effects associated with
combo OCs.
does not decrease milk supply during lactation
Testosterone replacement therapy routes: - treatment that involves administering
testosterone supplements through pills, injections, or skin patches
testosterone patch patient teaching: - ○ good hand washing is required after application
○ cover application site with clothing after medication has dried
○ wash the application site before skin-to-skin contact with another person
■ females and children may experience negative effects from exposure to testosterone
■ if cross contamination occurs, wash the affected area with soap and water to prevent
absorption
When is androgen therapy appropriate vs. not needed related to puberty? - Short term:
The psychological pressures of delayed sexual maturation are causing a boy significant
distress.
Long term: if delayed puberty related to true hypogonadism
testosterone replacement therapy side effects? - Hot flashes, bone fractures, decreased
libido, insulin resistance, erectile dysfunction, gynecomastia, acne, HTN, sterility,
hepatotoxicity, mood swings/ aggression