A patient who will begin combination estrogen/progestin therapy (EPT) for menopause asks the nurse why she cannot take an estrogen-only preparation. The patient has not had a hysterectomy, has a slightly increased risk of cardiovascular disease, and has mild osteopenia. The nurse will tell her that the progestin is necessary to:

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A patient who will begin combination estrogen/progestin therapy (EPT) for menopause asks the nurse why she cannot take an estrogen-only preparation. The patient has not had a hysterectomy, has a slightly increased risk of cardiovascular disease, and has mild osteopenia. The nurse will tell her that the progestin is necessary to:

Correct Answer: A

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

Question 2 of 5

Which finding would indicate that terazosin has been effective for a patient with BPH?

Correct Answer: C

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

Question 3 of 5

A patient is receiving dobutamine (Dobutrex) as a continuous infusion in the immediate postoperative perioThe patient also is receiving a diuretiWhat adverse drug reactions are possible in this patient? (select one that does not apply.)

Correct Answer: C

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

Question 4 of 5

During the evaluation phase of drug administration, the nurse completes which responsibilities?

Correct Answer: C

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

Question 5 of 5

Which of the following findings would suggest that myelosuppression is occurring in a client who is taking zidovudine? (Retrovir)

Correct Answer: C

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

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