A patient receiving a 17–alpha-alkylated androgen telephones to report a recent yellowing discoloration of his skin and eyes. The nurse should instruct him to:
a. continue the drug, as development of slight jaundice is expected.
b. discontinue the drug and come to the office for blood tests.
c. proceed to the radiology department for a CT scan of his abdomen.
d. start a 3-day course of antihistamines, as this is characteristic of an allergic reaction.
b
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When testosterone enters a cell it reacts with what to influence messenger ribonucleic acid (mRNA) activity?
A) Cytoplasmic receptor site B) Cytoplasmic reticular site C) Endoplasmic receptor site D) Endoplasmic reticular site
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a. Warts b. Painful, blister-like sores c. Urinary frequency and urgency d. Diarrhea