The Client Who Is Being Treated with Androgen Therapy Is

question 1

Multiple Choice

The client who is being treated with androgen therapy is also being treated with insulin. As a result of the interaction of the two drugs, what change in the client's medication should the nurse anticipate?

• A) Increase in androgen dosage
• B) Increase in insulin dosage
• C) Reduction in insulin dosage
• D) Reduction in androgen dosage

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Definitions:

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Physical Dependence

A physiological state of adaptation to a specific psychoactive substance, characterized by the emergence of withdrawal symptoms when the substance is discontinued.

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