NURS 2300: ATI Reproductive
A healthcare professional should question the use of ethinyl estradiol and drospirenone (Yasmin) by women who have renal disease for risk of which of the following? a) hyperkalemia b) hyponatremia c) hypoglycemia d) respiratory alkalosis
a
When talking with a patient about using leuprolide (Lupron) to treat endometriosis, the healthcare professional should include which of the following instructions? a) perform weight-bearing activities b) wear sunscreen or protective clothing c) take the drug with food to increase absorption d) avoid drinking grapefruit juice
a
A healthcare professional is caring for a patient who is about to begin taking transdermal conjugated estrogen and medroxyprogesterone (CombiPatch) to treat postmenopausal symptoms. The professional should explain to the patient that the drug combination includes which of the following effects? (Select all that apply). a) reduces the risk of ovarian cancer b) relieves hot flashes c) prevents osteoporosis d) reduces the risk of breast cancer e) reduces the risk of thromboembolism
a, b, c
A health care professional is caring for a patient who is taking bethanechol (Urecholine) for urinary retention. When advising the patient taking the drug, which of the following instructions should the healthcare professional include? (Select all that apply.) a) avoid driving and activities that require alertness b) increase fluid intake c) take the drug with food d) stay close to a bathroom after taking the drug e) increase weight-bearing activities
a, b, d
A healthcare professional is caring for a male patient who has hyperthyroidism that has not responded to treatment. The professional should recognize that this thyroid disorder is a contraindication for which of the following GU drugs? a) Sildenafil (Vigra) b) Bethanechol (Urecholine) c) Tamsulosin (Flomax) d) Finasteride (Proscar)
b
When talking with a patient about taking sildenafil (Viagra) to treat ED, the healthcare professional should include which of the following instructions? a) Take the drug with a glass of grapefruit juice. b) Do not take the drug with high-fat foods. c) Increase intake of foods rich in vitamin K. d) Avoid aged cheeses and red wine.
b
Which of the following drugs should a primary care provider prescribe to induce labor in a woman who is at 42 weeks gestation? a) methylergonovine (Methergine) b) oxytocin (Pitocin) c) leuprolide (Lupron) d) terbutaline (Brethine)
b
A health care professional administers oxybutynin (Ditropan) to a patient to treat neurogenic bladder. Which of the following assessment findings should the healthcare professional recognize as an adverse effect? (Select all that apply.) a) diaphoresis b) dilated pupils c) dizziness d) distended bladder e) fever
b, c, d
A healthcare professional is caring for a patient who is about to begin clomiphene (Clomid) therapy to treat infertility. The professional should monitor the patient for which of the following adverse effects? a) breast cancer b) DVT c) ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome d) restless leg syndrome
c
A healthcare professional is caring for a patient who is about to begin taking conjugated equine estrogen (Premarin). The professional should tell the patient to report which of the following indications of a severe adverse reaction? a) hot flashes b) UTI c) vaginal bleeding d) bone pain
c
Prior to administering human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG) (Pregnyl) to a patient to stimulate ovulation, the healthcare professional should give her menotropins, or hMG (Repronex), to promote a) prolactin secretion b) estrogen release c) follicular maturation d) oxytocin secretion
c
A patient is about to begin taking cabergoline to treat infertility. What should be monitored? a) potassium b) glucose c) BUN and creatinine d) prolactin level
d
After administering terbutaline (Brethine) to a patient to inhibit preterm labor, the health care professional should assess which of the follow? a) peripheral pulses b) temperature c) vision d) heart rate
d
