An older male patient, who has difficulty swallowing pills and tablets, will begin taking an androgen. What drug would the nurse identify as a good choice for this patient?
A) Danazol (Danocrine)
B) Fluoxymesterone (Androxy)
C) Methyltestosterone (Testred)
D) Testosterone (Androderm)
D
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A good choice for this patient would be testosterone because the drug can be administered in long-acting depository forms and by dermatologic patch. These forms would eliminate the need for the patient to swallow a pill or tablet. The other options shown here are available only in oral form.
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