Which potential side effect should a nurse caution a patient who is taking danazol (Danocrine), an androgenic steroid, for the treatment of menorrhagia to be prepared for?
a. Heavy menses
b. Masculinizing
c. Acnelike skin eruptions
d. Anemia
B
Androgenic steroids cause masculinizing. The distressing signs are a deepening voice, develop-ment of chest hair, coarsening of the skin, clitoral enlargement, and hot flashes. Many patients reject the drug on the basis of these side effects.
You might also like to view...
Oral quinidine has been ordered for a patient who has a diagnosis of chronic ventricular tachycardia without heart block. In order to assess for the safety and efficacy of this treatment, the nurse should prioritize assessment of the patient's
A) radial and brachial pulse. B) level of consciousness. C) serum drug levels. D) blood pressure.
The nurse enters a patient's room and assesses that the patient is exhibiting signs of dyspnea. The nurse will place the patient in which of the following positions?
A) Supine B) High-Fowler's C) Trendelenburg D) Lithotomy
While palpating Mr. Green's chest, the nurse assesses his respiratory excursion. What does this technique assess?
A) Chest movement B) Breath sounds C) Lung vibrations D) Voice sounds
A nursing center has a secured unit for persons with AD. Which is correct?
a. OBRA considers secured units to be physical restraints. b. A family's request is needed to place a person on a secured unit. c. The person remains on the secured unit until death. d. Only persons with aggressive behaviors are allowed on a secured unit.