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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 who is taking the bisphosphonate alendronate has been instructed to lie flat in bed for 2 days after having ophthalmic surgery. Which intervention is appropriate at this time?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Alendronate requires the patient to remain upright for 30 minutes post-dose to prevent esophageal damage. Lying flat post-surgery necessitates withholding the drug until the patient can sit up.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is preparing to administer the contraceptive form of medroxyprogesterone. What route is appropriate?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Medroxyprogesterone (Depo-Provera) as a contraceptive is administered intramuscularly for sustained release. Other routes are not appropriate for this formulation.
Question 3 of 5
A patient wants to try an oral soy product to relieve perimenopausal symptoms. The nurse will assess the patient's medication history for which potential drug interaction?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Oral soy can interfere with thyroid hormone absorption, reducing its efficacy. It does not significantly interact with anticoagulants, NSAIDs, or beta blockers.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is administering oxytocin. Which situation is an indication for the use of oxytocin?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Oxytocin is used to stimulate uterine contractions during labor to induce or augment labor. It is also used for cervical ripening, but not to reverse preterm labor or address fetal distress.
Question 5 of 5
An older adult female patient is receiving the progestin drug megestrol. Which is the most likely reason megestrol is ordered for this patient?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Megestrol is used as an appetite stimulant in conditions like cancer or AIDS-related cachexia. It is not indicated for migraines, osteoporosis, or hot flashes.