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NURS 5432 2026 FINAL EXAM BANK ALL
(DISEASE, NON-PHARMACOLOGIC AND
PHARMACOLOGIC TREATMENT) COMPLETE
(405) CURRENT TESTING QUESTIONS AND
DETAILED CORRECT ANSWERS|GUARANTEED
PASS.
NURS 5432
Prepare for the NURS 5432 Final Exam (Disease, Non-
Pharmacologic and Pharmacologic Treatment) with this concise
study resource covering disease pathophysiology, non-drug
interventions, medication management, and treatment
planning. It reinforces key concepts and includes exam-style
questions to support effective preparation. Suitable for
advanced nursing students studying disease management and
therapeutic interventions.
What does estrogen do in hormonal contraception? ✓ ✓
...... ANSWER ....... Decreases FSH, helps prevent egg
release, stabilizes endometrium.
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What does progestin do in hormonal contraception? ✓ ✓
...... ANSWER ....... Prevents LH surge, thickens cervical
mucus, thins endometrium.
What are common estrogen side effects? ✓ ✓ ......
ANSWER ....... Breast tenderness, lactation suppression,
nausea, melasma, headache, increased coagulation
(VTE/PE), increased blood sugar.
What are common progestin side effects? ✓ ✓ ......
ANSWER ....... Irregular or missed bleeding, weight gain,
increased appetite, mood swings, headache.
What does ACHES stand for? ✓ ✓ ...... ANSWER .......
Abdominal pain, Chest pain, Headaches, Eye problems
(vision), Severe leg pain.
What are absolute contraindications to estrogen-containing
contraception? ✓ ✓ ...... ANSWER .......
Thrombophlebitis, history of clot, current breast cancer,
unexplained vaginal bleeding, endometrial carcinoma,
hepatic adenoma, smoking after 35, migraine with aura.
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What is the typical starting estrogen dose for COCs? ✓ ✓
...... ANSWER ....... 30-35 mcg ethinyl estradiol.
What is the standard COC regimen? ✓ ✓ ...... ANSWER
....... 21 active pills + 7 placebo days.
What are the three ways to start combined hormonal
contraceptives? ✓ ✓ ...... ANSWER ....... Quick start,
Sunday start, 1st-day start.
What is the failure rate of COCs? ✓ ✓ ...... ANSWER .......
0.3% perfect use, ~9% typical use.
How does the contraceptive patch work and how is it used?
✓ ✓ ...... ANSWER ....... Releases 20 mcg/day ethinyl
estradiol + 150 mcg/day norelgestromin; change weekly for 3
weeks, then patch-free week.
How is the vaginal ring used? ✓ ✓ ...... ANSWER .......
Inserted for 3 weeks, removed for 1 week; contains 4 weeks
of hormone.
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Who should use progestin-only pills (POP)? ✓ ✓ ......
ANSWER ....... Breastfeeding women after 6 weeks
postpartum or women with estrogen contraindications.
How are progestin-only pills taken? ✓ ✓ ...... ANSWER .......
One pill daily at the same time, no placebo days.
What is the failure rate of POPs? ✓ ✓ ...... ANSWER .......
0.3% perfect use, ~9% typical use.
What is the dosing for Depo-Provera? ✓ ✓ ...... ANSWER
....... 150 mg IM every 3 months OR 104 mg SC every 3
months.
What are major side effects of Depo-Provera? ✓ ✓ ......
ANSWER ....... Irregular bleeding, weight gain (~5 lb/year),
amenorrhea, decreased bone mineral density.
What counseling is required for Depo use ≥2 years? ✓ ✓
...... ANSWER ....... Calcium supplementation and
weight-bearing exercise due to bone density changes.
NURS 5432 2026 FINAL EXAM BANK ALL
(DISEASE, NON-PHARMACOLOGIC AND
PHARMACOLOGIC TREATMENT) COMPLETE
(405) CURRENT TESTING QUESTIONS AND
DETAILED CORRECT ANSWERS|GUARANTEED
PASS.
NURS 5432
Prepare for the NURS 5432 Final Exam (Disease, Non-
Pharmacologic and Pharmacologic Treatment) with this concise
study resource covering disease pathophysiology, non-drug
interventions, medication management, and treatment
planning. It reinforces key concepts and includes exam-style
questions to support effective preparation. Suitable for
advanced nursing students studying disease management and
therapeutic interventions.
What does estrogen do in hormonal contraception? ✓ ✓
...... ANSWER ....... Decreases FSH, helps prevent egg
release, stabilizes endometrium.
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What does progestin do in hormonal contraception? ✓ ✓
...... ANSWER ....... Prevents LH surge, thickens cervical
mucus, thins endometrium.
What are common estrogen side effects? ✓ ✓ ......
ANSWER ....... Breast tenderness, lactation suppression,
nausea, melasma, headache, increased coagulation
(VTE/PE), increased blood sugar.
What are common progestin side effects? ✓ ✓ ......
ANSWER ....... Irregular or missed bleeding, weight gain,
increased appetite, mood swings, headache.
What does ACHES stand for? ✓ ✓ ...... ANSWER .......
Abdominal pain, Chest pain, Headaches, Eye problems
(vision), Severe leg pain.
What are absolute contraindications to estrogen-containing
contraception? ✓ ✓ ...... ANSWER .......
Thrombophlebitis, history of clot, current breast cancer,
unexplained vaginal bleeding, endometrial carcinoma,
hepatic adenoma, smoking after 35, migraine with aura.
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What is the typical starting estrogen dose for COCs? ✓ ✓
...... ANSWER ....... 30-35 mcg ethinyl estradiol.
What is the standard COC regimen? ✓ ✓ ...... ANSWER
....... 21 active pills + 7 placebo days.
What are the three ways to start combined hormonal
contraceptives? ✓ ✓ ...... ANSWER ....... Quick start,
Sunday start, 1st-day start.
What is the failure rate of COCs? ✓ ✓ ...... ANSWER .......
0.3% perfect use, ~9% typical use.
How does the contraceptive patch work and how is it used?
✓ ✓ ...... ANSWER ....... Releases 20 mcg/day ethinyl
estradiol + 150 mcg/day norelgestromin; change weekly for 3
weeks, then patch-free week.
How is the vaginal ring used? ✓ ✓ ...... ANSWER .......
Inserted for 3 weeks, removed for 1 week; contains 4 weeks
of hormone.
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Who should use progestin-only pills (POP)? ✓ ✓ ......
ANSWER ....... Breastfeeding women after 6 weeks
postpartum or women with estrogen contraindications.
How are progestin-only pills taken? ✓ ✓ ...... ANSWER .......
One pill daily at the same time, no placebo days.
What is the failure rate of POPs? ✓ ✓ ...... ANSWER .......
0.3% perfect use, ~9% typical use.
What is the dosing for Depo-Provera? ✓ ✓ ...... ANSWER
....... 150 mg IM every 3 months OR 104 mg SC every 3
months.
What are major side effects of Depo-Provera? ✓ ✓ ......
ANSWER ....... Irregular bleeding, weight gain (~5 lb/year),
amenorrhea, decreased bone mineral density.
What counseling is required for Depo use ≥2 years? ✓ ✓
...... ANSWER ....... Calcium supplementation and
weight-bearing exercise due to bone density changes.
