A Patient Is to Receive Testosterone Cypionate (Depo-Testosterone),75 Mg by Intramuscular

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Multiple Choice

A patient is to receive testosterone cypionate (Depo-Testosterone) ,75 mg by intramuscular (IM) injection,every 2 weeks for treatment of male hypogonadism.Which of the following interventions is appropriate?

• A)The medication will be stopped immediately once the goal of therapy has been reached.
• B)Therapeutic effects will be evident after just a few days of therapy.
• C)The IM injection will need to be given deep in the muscle.
• D)The patient can be switched to an oral form for better absorption once the goal of therapy has been reached.

Recognize appropriate actions to prevent the spread of diseases for patients under contact precautions.

Explain the chain of infection and its components to identify points of intervention.

Demonstrate an understanding of proper management of contaminated materials in a home care setting.

Assess the correct application of sterile techniques in a surgical setting.

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