Identify why a patient would be prescribed androgens. Describe the effect of testosterone and androgens on the body.What are the
adverse effects? ( 1 learning objective).
2.Develop a chart that
identifies the therapeutic actions,indications,pharmacokinetics,contraindications,common
adverse reactions,and drug-drug interactions for testosterone,oxandrolone,and
sildenafil.(2 learning objective).
Group Assignment:
1.Discuss nursing concerns and nursing measures for use of
testosterone oxandrolone,and sildenafil for a child,an adult,and an older
adult.(3 learning objective).
2. A 20 year-old patient is seeking information about the
use of anabolic steriods. Role- play a health care provider and patient
discussing the similarities and differences among oxandrolone and other
anabolic steriods,and the appropriate use of this class drug.(4 learning objective).
Clinical Assignments:
1. Select a patient taking a drug that affects the male
reproductive system.Identify the drug as an androgen,anabolic steriod,or
erectile dysfunction drug.Develop a patient teaching plan that provides the
paient with information on the prescribed drug,including the
actions,indications for use, common adverse reactions,and drug-drug
interactions that may influence the patient’s continued use of the drug.(5
learning objective).
Web Assignment:1.
Using the internet,Identify four instances of athletes who
have used anabolic steriods and results of their use of these drugs,both
physically and professionally.Develop a poster identifying the results of your
findings to post in a high school gym.





