A client with benign prostatic hyperplasia is to receive finasteride (Proscar). The nurse understands that this drugs works by
1. relaxing smooth muscle in the penis.
2. promoting shrinkage of an enlarged prostate gland.
3. increasing testosterone.
4. stimulating RNA synthesis.
Correct Answer: 2
Rationale 1: Agents for ED, such as phosphodiesterase-5 inhibitors, relax smooth muscle in the penis.
Rationale 2: 5-alpha reductase inhibitors promote shrinkage of the prostate gland.
Rationale 3: Androgens increase testosterone.
Rationale 4: Androgens stimulate RNA synthesis.
You might also like to view...
A nurse is caring for four clients with leukemia. After hand-off report, which client should the nurse see first?
a. Client who had two bloody diarrhea stools this morning b. Client who has been premedicated for nausea prior to chemotherapy c. Client with a respiratory rate change from 18 to 22 breaths/min d. Client with an unchanged lesion to the lower right lateral malleolus
Although the nurse may disagree with a do-not-resuscitate (DNR) order, legally he or she:
a. may question the doctor. b. may seek advice from the family. c. may discuss it with the patient. d. must follow the order.
When caring for a geriatric client diagnosed with bipolar disorder, which manifestation of the disease is anticipated?
A) The disease remits as the client ages. B) The disease increases as the client ages. C) The depression increases as the client ages. D) The manic phase increases as the client ages.
A researcher designs a study to determine if a new teaching modality will benefit a particular group of special education students that she has been working with. Which of the designs would this researcher be most likely to use?
A) Comparison between two or more groups B) Comparison of one group's status at two or more points in time C) Comparison of one group's status under different circumstances D) Comparison based on relative rankings