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Pharmacology and the Nursing Process 10th Edition Test Bank
Chapter 34 : Women?s Health Drugs Questions
Question 1 of 5
A patient is being treated for secondary amenorrhea. The nurse expects which drug to be used to treat this problem?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Medroxyprogesterone, a progestin, is commonly used to treat secondary amenorrhea by inducing withdrawal bleeding. The other drugs are not indicated for this condition.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is teaching a patient about the adverse effects of fertility drugs such as clomiphene. Which is a potential adverse effect of this drug?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Clomiphene can cause headaches as a side effect, along with vomiting, restlessness, and urticaria. Drowsiness, dysmenorrhea, and hypertension are not typical adverse effects.
Question 3 of 5
A patient is receiving oxytocin to induce labor. During administration of this medication, the nurse will also implement which action?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Oxytocin is administered via an IV infusion pump to ensure controlled delivery and prevent overdose. Magnesium sulfate is not co-administered, bolus administration is unsafe, and monitoring should be continuous, not every 2 hours.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is reviewing the use of uterine tocolytics, such as indomethacin (Indocin). Which statement best describes the indication for these drugs?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale:
Tocolytics like indomethacin are used to prevent preterm labor between 20 and 37 weeks, such as at 22 weeks, by relaxing uterine smooth muscle. They do not stimulate contractions or ovulation.
Question 5 of 5
A 51-year-old woman will be taking selective estrogen receptor modulators (SERMs) as part of treatment for postmenopausal osteoporosis. The nurse reviews potential contraindications, including which condition?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: SERMs like raloxifene are contraindicated in patients with venous thromboembolism (e.g., DVT, PE) due to increased clotting risk. Hypocalcemia, breast cancer, and stress fractures are not contraindications.