The nurse is discussing testosterone therapy with a male patient. The nurse provides education about the different formulations of the medication
Which statement by the patient best demonstrates misunderstanding of the differences between testosterone patches and testosterone transdermal gel?
a. "The testosterone in the patch is less likely to be transferred to another person by skin-to-skin contact."
b. "The patch is less effective."
c. "The patch produces more consistent blood levels of the hormone."
d. "The patch causes less local irritation."
ANS: C
Compared with testosterone patches, testosterone transdermal gel produces more consistent blood levels of the hormone.
The testosterone in the patch is less likely to be transferred to another person by skin-to-skin contact.
The patch is less effective than the gel.
The patch causes less local irritation than the gel does.
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