NURS 620 (Gynecology) EXAM 4 MULTIPLE
CHOICE QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS A+
GRADED MARYVILLE UNIVERSITY.
A vaginal pH of 4.2 is an expected finding in:
A. A healthy prepubertal-age girl
B. A woman with Trichomoniasis vaginalis
C. A postmenopausal woman with atrophic vaginitis
D. A healthy woman of reproductive age
Verified Answer -D
Mrs. Thomas, age 69, comes to the office for the results of her DEXA scan.
She reports her mother had osteopenia before she died. The DEXA scan
result shows a T score of -2.7 in the hip and -2.8 in the spine. You explain
her results show
A. Normal Bone density
B. Osteopenia
C. Osteoporosis
D. Osteoarthritis
Verified Answer -C
Which of the following signs and/or symptoms of a genital herpes
infection usually occurs first
A. Painful or pruritic vesicles.
B. Dysuria
C. Prodromal tingling or pruritus of the genital region
,D. White, curdlike plaques on a red base in the vagina
Verified Answer -C
Ursula, age 19, is going to begin taking birth control pills. She asks you if
she is "safe" immediately. How to you respond?
A. "Yes, you should not get pregnant once you start taking the pill.
However, it does not protect you from STI's"
B. "For the first month, you need to be on a backup birth control method.
However, the pill does not protect you from STI's"
C. "A second birth control method needs to be used during intercourse for
the first 7 days while taking the pill. However, the pill doesn't protect you
from STI's"
D. Until you have your second period (cycle) with the pill, you are not
considered safe."
Verified Answer -C
Dana, age 23, has been diagnosed with dyspareunia. Which of the
following is NOT included as a cause for this condition?
A. Vulvovaginitis
B. An incompletely stretched hymen
C. Vaginismus
D. Multiple pregnancies
Verified Answer -D
Which of the following drugs may have their effects enhanced when used
in combination with oral contraceptives
A. Beta Blockers
B. Oral Anticoagulants
C. Antacids
,D. Anti-convulsants
Verified Answer -A
A 21-year-old woman comes to your office and reports a history of genital
herpes. In reference to the HPV vaccination (Gardasil or Cervarix), she
should be educated that:
A. She is not in the correct age group and is not a candidate for the
vaccination
B. She should receive the HPV vaccination
C. She already has been exposed to HPV, therefore, she is not a candidate
for the vaccination
D. There is a vaccine coming out shortly specifically for those who have
been exposed. She should wait.
Verified Answer -B
Sharon, age 37, states that she has heard that douching effectively washes
out the sperm after intercourse and that she has been using this as a
method of birth control. Which of the following statements about douching
is true?
A. Douching prevents sperm from entering the uterus
B. Douching should be used at least once a month after menses if not used
after intercourse
C. Douching is a reliable contraceptive
D. Douching may increase the risk of ectopic pregnancy
Verified Answer -D
Samantha, age 19, has a diagnosis of a chlamydia vaginal infection. You
believe that is questionable whether she will fill the prescription that you
write or take it for 7 days as ordered. What do you do?
A. Give Azithromycin (Zithromax) 1 Gram PO now
, B. Emphasize the importance of the drug and tell her the consequences of
not taking it
C. Send out the public health nurse to follow up on whether she takes the
drug for 7 days
D. Assume that Samantha is an adult and will follow your instructions.
Verified Answer -A
Which of the following drugs may have their effects diminished when
used in combination with an oral contraceptive
A. Corticosteroids
B. Oral Anticoagulants
C. Antibiotics
D. Anticonvulsants
Verified Answer -B
Which of the following drugs given to nursing mothers may cause a
reduction in the milk supply
A. Antihistamines
B. Antithyroid medication
C. Oral contraceptives
D. Laxatives
Verified Answer -C
Reiter's Syndrome is a complication of
A. Bacterial Vaginosis
B. Syphilis
C. Chlamydia
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