ATI RN
ATI Nur27500 Pathopharm Exam Questions
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Question 1 of 5
A patient has been started on medication for BPH. Prior to administering this medication the patient's nurse ensures which of the following has been done?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The correct answer is B (The patient has had a prostate examination, including measurement of the PSA level). This is important before starting medication for BPH to rule out other prostate conditions and determine the baseline PSA level.
Choice A (The patient is hypertensive) is irrelevant to starting BPH medication.
Choice C (The patient is still sexually active) and D (The patient has not had a vasectomy) are not necessary prior to starting BPH medication.
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