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    ATI Pharmacology Proctored Exam 1 II

    A nurse is providing teaching to a client who is starting to take finasteride for the treatment of male pattern baldness.Which of the following statements by the client indicates an understanding of the teaching?

    Explanation & Rationale

    Choice A rationaleFinasteride does not increase the size of the prostate gland. Instead, it inhibits the conversion of testosterone to dihydrotestosterone (DHT), leading to a reduction in prostate size in conditions like benign prostatic hyperplasia.Choice B rationaleFinasteride can increase the risk of impotence as it lowers DHT levels, which may affect sexual function. Patients should be informed about potential side effects, including decreased libido and erectile dysfunction.Choice C rationaleFinasteride might decrease, rather than increase, the amount of ejaculate. It affects the seminal fluid by reducing DHT levels, which can lead to changes in ejaculation volume and consistency.Choice D rationaleFinasteride typically requires at least three to six months of consistent use before noticeable hair growth occurs. Expecting increased hair growth within one month is unrealistic and misinformed. .

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