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Nurs 682-Contraception Exam With Accurate Answers Last document update:   ago

Nurs 682-Contraception Exam With Accurate Answers...

Comprehensive AANP Review. With correct and detailed answers to the questions. Last document update:   ago

Comprehensive AANP Review "What is Estrogen's mechanism of action in oral contraceptives? - Correct answer Suppress LH/FSH=Inhibits ovulation Alters endometrium=inhibits implantation Ovum transport is accelerated Luteolysis may occur as estrogen causes progesterone levels to fall" "What is Progesterone's mechanism of action in oral contraceptives? - Correct answer Thickened cervical mucus=decrease sperm transport Suppression of endometrium=inhibits implantation Slowed ovum trans...

NR 507 Final Study Guide • Reproductive: Last document update:   ago

NR 507 Final Study Guide • Reproductive: o Endometrial cycle (menstrual cycle) and the occurrence of ovulation  During menstruation (menses), the functional layer if endometrium disintegrates and is discharges through the vagina.  Follicular/proliferative phase - GnRH and a balance between activin and inhibin from the granulosa cells contribute to the rise of FSH levels, which stimulates a number of follicles. The pulsatile secretion of FSH from the anterior pituitary gland rescu...