Which statement is true regarding androgen therapy?
a. Androgen use may cause hyperglycemia.
b. Androgens should be administered with food or milk to avoid gastric irritation.
c. Signs of masculinization will appear and are reversible.
d. Electrolyte imbalances are extremely rare.
ANS: B
Androgens may cause gastric irritation and therefore can be given with food or milk. Androgens cause hypoglycemia. Treatment is often stopped once signs of masculinization appear because these may not be reversible. Androgens cause electrolyte imbalances.
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