The client being started on the medication finasteride (Proscar) asks the nurse how the medication will help to treat his enlarged prostate. The nurse provides the following explanation:
A)
"Proscar decreases the inflammation of the prostate gland."
B)
"Proscar decreases the production of urine."
C)
"Proscar promotes contraction of the bladder to help expel the urine more easily."
D)
"Proscar reduces the production of a hormone that normally stimulates prostate growth."
D
Explanation:
A)
Proscar inhibits the conversion of testosterone to dihidrotestosterone, which stimulates growth of the prostate.
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B)
Proscar inhibits the conversion of testosterone to dihidrotestosterone, which stimulates growth of the prostate.
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C)
Proscar inhibits the conversion of testosterone to dihidrotestosterone, which stimulates growth of the prostate.
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D)
Proscar inhibits the conversion of testosterone to dihidrotestosterone, which stimulates growth of the prostate.
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