A 58-year-old patient has been receiving leuprolide as treatment for prostate cancer. The clinician should instruct the patient about which of these side effects of the medication?
a. Risk of osteoporosis c. May have impotence
b. May have hot flushes d. All of the above
D
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An older adult complains about experiencing dry eyes daily. Which of the following should the nurse assess to help determine the cause of the patient's complaint?
a. Vitamin B deficiency b. Use of humidifier at home c. History of diabetes mellitus d. Prescription antihistamine use
The nurse teaches a patient with rheumatic disease who is being prescribed salicylate therapy to monitor himself or herself for what?
A) Tinnitus B) Visual changes C) Stomatitis D) Hirsutism
Mrs. Black, an 87-year-old patient, has been taking 100 mcg of Synthroid for 10 years. She comes to your office for a routine follow-up, feeling well. Her heart rate is 90. Your first response is to
A. Increase the Synthroid B. Order TSH C. Start a beta-blocker D. Order thyroid scan
Chlamydial infections can cause pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) and ________.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).