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Chapter 14 Drugs for the Reproductive System Questions
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is teaching a patient how to recognize
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The correct answer is A because it asks which symptoms should be included in the teaching, allowing the patient to recognize various symptoms. Headache (B), nervousness (C), and bradycardia (D) are potential symptoms, but without selecting all that apply (A), the patient might miss important symptoms. Educating on all potential symptoms ensures comprehensive understanding and early recognition of any developing issues.
Question 2 of 5
A stroke patient with cerebral edema presents to your clinic complaining from pain in his joints with apparent redness and swelling. You diagnose the patient with arthritis and decide to put him on a long term anti-inflammatory therapy. Which of the following drugs is best used in such a case?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The correct answer is D: Dexamethasone. This is a glucocorticoid with potent anti-inflammatory properties, making it effective for managing arthritis in a stroke patient with cerebral edema. Dexamethasone suppresses inflammation by inhibiting the release of inflammatory mediators. A: Hydrocortisone is a less potent corticosteroid compared to dexamethasone, making it less effective for long-term anti-inflammatory therapy in this case. B: Budesonide is primarily used for treating inflammatory bowel disease and asthma, not arthritis. C: Acetaminophen is a pain reliever and fever reducer but does not have significant anti-inflammatory effects like corticosteroids.
Question 3 of 5
Which of the following drugs if given in excessive amounts over long periods of time would result in a severely increased risk of infections and sepsis in the patient?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Rationale: Propylthiouracil is an antithyroid medication that can suppress the immune system over time, leading to an increased risk of infections and sepsis. It inhibits the production of thyroid hormones and can cause agranulocytosis, a condition characterized by a severe decrease in white blood cells, which are essential for fighting infections. Levothyroxine (A) is a thyroid hormone replacement drug, Glybenclamide (B) is an anti-diabetic medication, and Bromocriptine (C) is a dopamine agonist used to treat various conditions, none of which are associated with an increased risk of infections and sepsis.
Question 4 of 5
Which of the following drugs is most likely to induce hepatic injury?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The correct answer is D: Troglitazone. Troglitazone is known to induce hepatic injury due to its potential to cause liver toxicity. Troglitazone was withdrawn from the market due to its severe hepatotoxic effects. Ciglitazone, Pioglitazone, and Rosiglitazone are other thiazolidinediones, but they are not as strongly associated with liver injury as Troglitazone.
Question 5 of 5
Sperm maturation occurs in the
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The correct answer is B: epididymis. Sperm maturation occurs in the epididymis, a coiled tube located on the testes where sperm gains motility and fertilization capacity. The seminiferous tubules produce sperm, but maturation occurs in the epididymis. The vas deferens is a duct that transports sperm from the epididymis to the urethra, where it is ejaculated. The urethra is not involved in sperm maturation but serves as a passageway for sperm and urine. Therefore, the epididymis is the correct choice for sperm maturation.