An woman is prescribed androgens. The nurse teaches the patient to anticipate what effect from the drug?
A) Atrophy of breasts
B) Rapid bone growth
C) Loss of pubic hair
D) Nervousness
D
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Antiestrogen effects—flushing, sweating, vaginitis, nervousness, and emotional lability—can be anticipated when these drugs are used in women. When androgens are administered to women you would not expect the results to include atrophy of the breasts, rapid bone growth, or loss of pubic hair.
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