NSG5240 Week 8 Quiz | Study Questions
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A prescriber is teaching a male adult patient about the use of testosterone gel. Which statement
by the patient indicates an understanding of the teaching? - ANSWER- -"I should wash the
application site before being intimate with my partner."
For which patient situation will a provider select combination estrogen and progestin therapy
over estrogen-only therapy for management of menopausal symptoms? - ANSWER- -Has
never had surgery
A patient who prescribed a combination oral contraceptive begins taking carbamazepine. After
several weeks, the patient reports that she has begun experiencing spotting during her cycle.
What action will the provider discuss with the patient to address this occurrence? - ANSWER-
-Changing to an oral contraceptive with increased estrogen
A patient with type 2 diabetes is prescribed metformin. Which of the following is the primary
mechanism of action of this drug? - ANSWER- -Increases insulin sensitivity
How will the provider initiate contraception with intramuscular medroxyprogesterone acetate? -
ANSWER- -Schedule an appointment for her to receive the injection in 3 weeks when her
period starts.
A patient is prescribed testosterone replacement therapy for hypogonadism. Which of the
following is a potential adverse effect of testosterone therapy in men? - ANSWER- -
Gynecomastia
and Answers | 2026 Updates | 100% correct
| South College
A prescriber is teaching a male adult patient about the use of testosterone gel. Which statement
by the patient indicates an understanding of the teaching? - ANSWER- -"I should wash the
application site before being intimate with my partner."
For which patient situation will a provider select combination estrogen and progestin therapy
over estrogen-only therapy for management of menopausal symptoms? - ANSWER- -Has
never had surgery
A patient who prescribed a combination oral contraceptive begins taking carbamazepine. After
several weeks, the patient reports that she has begun experiencing spotting during her cycle.
What action will the provider discuss with the patient to address this occurrence? - ANSWER-
-Changing to an oral contraceptive with increased estrogen
A patient with type 2 diabetes is prescribed metformin. Which of the following is the primary
mechanism of action of this drug? - ANSWER- -Increases insulin sensitivity
How will the provider initiate contraception with intramuscular medroxyprogesterone acetate? -
ANSWER- -Schedule an appointment for her to receive the injection in 3 weeks when her
period starts.
A patient is prescribed testosterone replacement therapy for hypogonadism. Which of the
following is a potential adverse effect of testosterone therapy in men? - ANSWER- -
Gynecomastia
