Risks Associated With Testosterone Replacement Therapy: A Safety Review

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This program is designed to assist pharmacists, nurses, and nurse practitioners better understand the potential risks associated with testosterone replacement therapy. These health care professionals will also be updated on available testosterone treatment therapies. The program includes information on pharmacologic treatments, drug interactions, patient counseling, safety risks and a question/answer period.
Pharmacists Educational Objectives:

* Identify the prevalence, epidemiology and pathophysiology of testosterone deficiency
* Interpret the signs and symptoms related to low testosterone and hypogonadism
* Outline pharmacologic therapies available for testosterone deficient patients based upon patient variables comorbidities
* Review recent findings on safety related issues regarding testosterone replacement therapy

Nursing Educational Objectives:

* Identify the prevalence, epidemiology and pathophysiology of testosterone deficiency
* Interpret the signs and symptoms related to low testosterone and hypogonadism
* Outline pharmacologic therapies available for testosterone deficient patients based upon patient variables comorbidities
* Review recent findings on safety related issues regarding testosterone replacement therapy