Progestin effects - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

ATI Pharmacology Proctor 2019 1.) A nurse is assessing a client who is receiving intravenous therapy. The nurse should identify which of the following findings as a manifestation of fluid volume excess? a. Decreased bowel sounds b. Distended neck veins c. Bilateral muscle weakness d. Thread pulse 2.) A nurse is caring for a client who has hyponatremia and is receiving an infusion of a prescribed hypertonic solution. Which of the following findings should indicate to the nurse that the treatment ...

NR566 FINAL EXAM QUESTIONS WITH ANSWERS 2024/2025 Chlamydia treatment first line drug, dose, route and frequency - ANSWERS Doxycycline 100 mg PO BID x 7 days or Azithromycin 1000 mg po once Uncomplicated gonorrhea urethritis treatment - ANSWERS ceftriaxone 500 mg IM single dose with or without doxycycline 100 mg 2x days for days Bacterial Vagionosis 1st line Treatment - ANSWERS Non pregnant metronidazole 500 mg 2xdays for 7 days pregnant - vaginal metronidazole 2% for 7 days clind...

Raloxifene (Evista) and bisphosphonates (alendronate, calcitonin) - Answer-alternatives for hormone replacement therapy Selective Estrogen Receptor Modulators (SERMs) - Answer-Tamoxifen, toremifene, raloxifene -- provide estrogen benefits while avoiding its drawbacks Dysfunctional uterine bleeding - Answer-10-14 day course of progestin Amenorrhea treatment - Answer-progestin helps induce menstrual flow Amenorrhea estrogen levels are low - Answer-give progestin for 5-10 days Long term prog...

When should screening for osteoporosis based on ↓ bone mineral density begin for women? correct answer: 65 yrs for women w/o hx of fractures or secondary osteoporosis < 65 yrs for women whose 10 year fracture risk is ≥ the risk of a 65 year old woman without additional factors (i.e. FRAX score of 9.3%) McPhee p 11 + USPSTF What interventions should be provided to offset risk of osteoporosis due to long term corticosteroid tx? correct answer: + Calcium and vitamin D supplementatio...

ATI PROCTORED EXAM - MATERNAL NEWBORN QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 2024 A nurse is planning care for a newborn who is receiving phototherapy for an elevated bilirubin level. Which of the following actions should the nurse take? - ANWER D. Use a photometer to monitor the lamp's energy The nurse should monitor the lamp's energy throughout the therapy to ensure the newborn is receiving the appropriate amount to be effective. A nurse is assessing a client at 34 weeks gestation who has a mild ...

Contraception: natural family planning -identify fertile period: usually 5-7 days around the middle of the cycle ad several days before and after ovulation -about 75% effective -pros: low to cost, no chemicals or hormones, mensural cycle isn't altered -cons: must keep a strict record, not as effective if the women's cycle is irregular, not very reliable, doesn't protect against stds Contraception: barrier method -contraception and protection against stds -diaphragm: silicone device with a f...

Week 1 Ch 50 estrogen and progestins Menopause 1. is the associated loss of estrogen which typically begins 2. During the initial phase, the menstrual cycle becomes 3. Eventually, ovulation and menstruation 1. at approximately age 51 to 52 years, with 95% of women entering menopause between the ages of 45 and 55 years. 2. irregular, anovulatory cycles may occur, and periods of amenorrhea may alternate with menses 3. cease entirely Physiologic Alterations Accompanying Menopause 1. Vas...

NR 602 Midterm Exam Questions and Answers 100% Correct Presumptive signs of pregnancy - Answer- Amenorrhea, n/v, increased urinary frequency, excessive fatigue, breast tenderness, quickening @ 18-20 weeks Probable signs of pregnancy - Answer- Goodell sign- softening of the cervix Chadwicks sign- cervix is blue/purple Hegar's sign- softening of lower uterine segment uterine enlargement Braxton Hicks- can be palpated at 28 weeks uterine souffle- softening blowing sound d/t blood pulsatin...

What are we thinking about with contraceptive issues? correct answers •Almost half of pregnancies each year are unintended •About half of all unintended pregnancies end in abortion •No method is 100% effective •Religious, ethical, and cultural reasons why women may refuse contraception Initial evaluation for contraceptives correct answers •Medical history- any contraindications or risk factors for contraceptives? •Obstetric and GYN history •Physical exam -Pap Smear- when w...

PHARMACOLOGY TESTBANK TEST 4 WITH CORRECT QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS A nurse provides teaching to a group of nursing students about the risks and benefits of hormone therapy (HT), including estrogen therapy (ET) and combination estrogen/progestin therapy (EPT). Which statement by a student indicates understanding of the teaching? "Principle benefits of ET are suppression of menopausal symptoms and prevention of bone loss." The nurse is providing education to a patient with ulcerative colitis wh...