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Question 1 of 5

A patient is starting on oral contraceptives. What important point should the nurse emphasize about taking the medication consistently?

A. Oral contraceptives must be taken at the same time each day to maintain consistent hormone levels and ensure effectiveness. B. Oral contraceptives should be taken in the morning to avoid side effects at night. C. Oral contraceptives should be taken with food to enhance absorption. D. Oral contraceptives can be skipped occasionally without significant consequences.

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.

Question 2 of 5

A patient has been prescribed an estrogen-progestin oral contraceptive. The nurse should emphasize that the risk of thrombophlebitis is most likely in patients who:

A. Are diabetic. B. Smoke cigarettes. C. Have a history of hypertension. D. Are older than 40.

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.

Question 3 of 5

A male patient with benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) is prescribed tamsulosin (Flomax). What is the primary therapeutic effect of this medication?

A. Relaxation of the muscles in the prostate and bladder neck, leading to improved urinary flow. B. Reduction in prostate size and improvement in urinary symptoms. C. Increase in urine flow and relief of urinary obstruction. D. Improvement in erectile function.

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.

Question 4 of 5

A 5-month-old child is admitted to the hospital with recurring respiratory infections. A possible cause of this condition is:

A. Hypergammaglobulinemia B. Increased maternal IgG C. Immune insufficiency D. Decreased maternal antibody breakdown, resulting in hyposensitivity

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.

Question 5 of 5

A male patient receiving androgen therapy is concerned about the risk of prostate cancer. What should the nurse explain regarding this risk?

A. Finasteride has been shown to lower the risk of developing prostate cancer. B. Finasteride does not affect the risk of prostate cancer. C. Finasteride may increase the risk of developing prostate cancer, so regular screenings are recommended. D. Finasteride has no effect on the risk of prostate cancer, so regular screenings are unnecessary.

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.

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