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T/F: a risk factor for endometrial & ovarian CA is a prolonged estrogen exposure (ex as tx for postmenopausal therapy)
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-->to prevent this, give clts progestines along c estrogen -instruct clts to report persistent vaginal bleeding -advise clt to have endometrial biopsy q 2 years |
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T/F: a SE of Estrogen is a potential risk for estrogen dependent breast CA
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-->rule out breast CA before starting therapy -encourage regular self breast exam & mammorgrams |
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T/F: a SE of estrogen therapy is embolic events(MI, pulmonary embolism, DVT, CVA?
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-->discourage clt from smoking -->monitor the clt for pain, swelling, warmth, or erthemya in lower legs |
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T/F: a SE of estrogen therapy for males is feminization (gynecomastia, testicular & penile atrophy), impotence, & decreased libido.
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-->avoid use of estrogen vaginal creams prior to sexual intercourse ssx disappear when the med is discontinued |
