Chapter 51: Female Reproductive System Introduction

MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. Conjugated estrogen (Premarin) is indicated for treatment of menopause: Which side effects should a nurse explain before administering the medication to a woman who has just had a hysterectomy? a. Breast tenderness b. Hypotension c. Arthralgia d. Skin rash ANS: A A side effect of conjugated estrogen (Premarin) is breast tenderness: DIF: Cognitive Level: Comprehension REF: p: 1007 OBJ: 3 TOP: Drugs Used to Treat Menopause KEY: Nursing Process Step: Assessment MSC: NCLEX: Physiological Integrity: Pharmacological Therapies 2. A female student, seen in the campus clinic, states that she uses feminine hygiene douches every day and after intercourse: What is the best response from the nurse? a. “Douching has been used as an effective means of birth control for years:” b. “Commercially prepared douches will neutralize the female vaginal tract:” c. “Douching should only be done when ordered by a physician or nurse practitioner:” d. “Douching protects the vaginal tract from microorganisms:” ANS: C Women should not douche unless it is ordered by a physician or nurse practitioner: DIF: Cognitive Level: Comprehension REF: p: 1005 OBJ: 4 TOP: Douching KEY: Nursing Process Step: Implementation MSC: NCLEX: Health Promotion and Maintenance: Prevention and Early Detection of Disease 3. Which medication is used to stimulate or mimic actions of natural pituitary gonadotropins in the treatment of infertility? a. Estrogen only (diethylstilbestrol) b. Danazol (Danocrine) c. Clomiphene citrate (Clomid) d. Raloxifene (Evista)