The Doctor Is Considering Whether to Prescribe Testosterone Replacement Therapy

question 20

Multiple Choice

The doctor is considering whether to prescribe testosterone replacement therapy for a 62-year-old man who is concerned about a gradual decrease in sexual performance.Which information obtained from the patient is most important to communicate to the doctor?

• A) States that he has noticed a decrease in energy level for a few years
• B) Has had a gradual decrease in the force of his urinary stream
• C) Has been using sildenafil several times every week
• D) Says that symptoms have increased steadily over the last few years

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Definitions:

Diffusion

The process by which molecules move from an area of higher concentration to an area of lower concentration.

Oxygen

A chemical element with symbol O and atomic number 8, essential for most life forms on Earth as part of the process of respiration.

Carbon Dioxide

A colorless, odorless gas produced by burning carbon and organic compounds and by respiration. It is absorbed by plants in photosynthesis.

Thoracic Cavity

The part of the body's cavitation that is enclosed by the rib cage, and contains organs like the heart and lungs.