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Drugs Affecting the Female Reproductive System Quizlet Exam Questions
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is counseling a 62-year-old patient with a T score of −2.0 after her dual-energy x-ray absorptiometry scan. What is the best advice for this patient?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The correct answer is D because the patient has osteoporosis with a T score of -2.0, indicating a higher risk of fractures. Calcium and vitamin D supplementation are essential for bone health. The recommended daily intake is 1200 mg of calcium and 600 IU of vitamin D. This combination helps improve bone density and reduce fracture risk. Choice A is incorrect as it lacks the necessary vitamin D component. Choice B is incorrect as swimming and cycling are not weight-bearing exercises that help improve bone density. Choice C may be considered in severe cases but is not the first-line recommendation for a T score of -2.0.
Question 2 of 5
Antidiabetic drugs are designed to control signs and symptoms of diabetes mellitus. The nurse primarily expects a decrease in which?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The correct answer is A: Blood glucose. Antidiabetic drugs work by lowering blood glucose levels, which is the primary goal in managing diabetes. By decreasing blood glucose, these drugs help to prevent complications associated with high blood sugar levels. Fat metabolism (B), glycogen storage (C), and protein mobilization (D) are not the primary targets of antidiabetic drugs. While they may be influenced indirectly, the main focus is on regulating blood glucose levels to maintain optimal health in individuals with diabetes.
Question 3 of 5
A patient is taking nitrofurantoin. What will the nurse teach the patient?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The correct answer is D because rinsing the mouth after taking oral nitrofurantoin helps prevent staining of the teeth. Nitrofurantoin can cause teeth discoloration, so rinsing the mouth is essential to minimize this side effect. Choice A is incorrect because nitrofurantoin does not affect urine color. Choice C is incorrect because maintaining acidic urine is not necessary for nitrofurantoin therapy. Choice B is irrelevant as it is incomplete.
Question 4 of 5
Which of the following antidiabetic drugs act by blocking ATP sensitive K+ channels?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The correct answer is D because both Tolbutamide (A) and Repaglinide (B) act by blocking ATP sensitive K+ channels on pancreatic beta cells, leading to insulin secretion. Tolbutamide is a sulfonylurea, while Repaglinide is a meglitinide. Ciglitazone (C) is a thiazolidinedione that works by increasing insulin sensitivity in peripheral tissues, not by blocking ATP-sensitive K+ channels. Therefore, choices A, B, and C are incorrect as they do not directly block ATP-sensitive K+ channels.
Question 5 of 5
A pregnant woman presents to your clinic with classical thyrotoxicosis signs and symptoms. Which of the following drugs is contraindicated?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The correct answer is D, Radioactive iodine. Radioactive iodine is contraindicated in pregnant women due to its teratogenic effects on the developing fetus. It can cause fetal thyroid dysfunction and increase the risk of thyroid cancer later in life. Sodium iodide (A) and potassium iodide (C) are safe to use in pregnancy for managing thyrotoxicosis. Propylthiouracil (B) is also considered safe and is often the preferred treatment choice in pregnant women.