For which health problem would the administration of androgens be contraindicated in a male client?
1. Hypertension
2. Osteoarthritis
3. Peptic ulcer disease
4. Breast cancer
Correct Answer: 4
Rationale 1: Androgens are not contraindicated in a male client with hypertension.
Rationale 2: Androgens are not contraindicated in a male client with osteoarthritis.
Rationale 3: Androgens are not are not contraindicated in a male client with peptic ulcer disease.
Rationale 4: Androgen therapy is contraindicated in males with breast cancer because it promotes the growth of the cancer.
Global Rationale: Androgen therapy is contraindicated in males with breast cancer because it promotes the growth of the cancer. It is not contraindicated in males with hypertension, osteoarthritis, or peptic ulcer disease.
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