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NR 566 Final Exam (GENUINE EXAM WITH ANSWERS) Doxazosin side effects (due to alpha 1 receptor being blocked) - dizziness/syncope, headache, first-dose orthostatic hypotension, drowsiness, nasal congestion Dutasteride (finasteride) patient teaching - benefits take months to develop, must continue taking med even if improvement not rapidly seen may lower ejaculatory volume & libido How to know Terazosin is working? - improved symptoms of dysuria, urgency, urinary tract infections, hesitancy etc. When is it safe and not safe to prescribe Progesterone (Progestin)? - if woman has had a hysterectomy/pregnant side effects of progestin-only oral contraceptives? - more likely to cause irregular/inconsistent bleeding, must be taken at same time every day to be effective Benefits of prescribing medroxyprogesterone acetate - doesn't cause thromboembolic disorders, headaches, nausea, or most of the other adverse effects associated with combo OCs. does not decrease milk supply during lactation Testosterone replacement therapy routes: - treatment that involves administering testosterone supplements through pills, injections, or skin patches testosterone patch patient teaching: - ○ good hand washing is required after application ○ cover application site with clothing after medication has dried ○ wash the application site before skin-to-skin contact with another person ■ females and children may experience negative effects from exposure to testosterone ■ if cross contamination occurs, wash the affected area with soap and water to prevent absorption