the final questions regarding all of the labor, men and sti Flashcards
A pregnant patient who is prescribed a liquid iron supplement complains that her teeth have become discolored. What is the proper response by the nurse?
A. “This is a normal reaction to liquid iron supplementation. You should plan to visit your dentist for regular dental cleanings.”
B. “You should stop taking the liquid iron supplement because tooth discoloration indicates a serious health issue.”
C. “This is a normal reaction to liquid iron supplementation. It will go away after you give birth and stop taking the extra iron.”
D. “This is a normal reaction to liquid iron supplementation. You can minimize it by drinking the supplement through a straw.”
D. “This is a normal reaction to liquid iron supplementation. You can minimize it by drinking the supplement through a straw.”
A delivered patient who bled heavily is receiving ergonovine maleate. In checking the orders, the nurse notices the statement, “Watch carefully for signs of ergot toxicity.” The nurse recalls that ergotism includes which of the following? (Select all that apply.)
A. Pain in arms, legs and lower back
B. muscular weakness
C. Hallunications
D. Hypertension
A. Pain in arms, legs and lower back
B. muscular weakness
C. Hallunications
Which are nursing interventions for a patient receiving regional anesthesia? (Select all that apply.)
A. Monitoring for increased blood pressure
B. Positioning patient on the left side
C.Ensuring appropriate prehydration
D. Having ephedrine readily available
B. Positioning patient on the left side
C.Ensuring appropriate prehydration
D. Having ephedrine readily available
A post-term patient is to be induced into labor. The nurse would expect which agent to be used in this induction?
A. Magnesium
B. Terbutaline
C. Promethazine
D. Oxytocin
D. Oxytocin
Which of the following in the correct procedure for the nurse to correctly instill prophylactic eye ointment used for newborn?
A. Directly onto the cornea
B. Into the inner canthus of the eye
C. into the lower conjunctival sac
D. Under the upper eyelid
C. into the lower conjunctival sac
Considering common concerns of teenage girls, which oral contraceptive benefit does the nurse realize would be most likely to motivate use?
A. Protection against breast disease
B. Dysmenorrhea relief
C. Reduction in iron deficiency anemia
D. Decreased risk of endometrial cancer
B. Dysmenorrhea relief
What information will the nurse include when teaching a patient about hormonal methods of contraception?
A. “You will need to have at least two mammograms a year because you are now at an increased risk of developing breast cancer.”
B. “You can expect your menstrual flow to be heavier and longer.”
C. “Call your health care provider immediately if you experience severe abdominal pain, chest pain or shortness of breath, headaches, eye disorders, or severe leg pain or swelling.”
D. “You may experience a possible increase in libido.”
C. “Call your health care provider immediately if you experience severe abdominal pain, chest pain or shortness of breath, headaches, eye disorders, or severe leg pain or swelling.”
The nurse should inform a woman undergoing androgen therapy that she may develop which symptom?
A. Impaired bone growth
B. Gynecomastia
C. Vocal changes
D. Priapism
C. Vocal changes
Before administering androgen therapy, the nurse must know that this is contraindicated in which of the following?
A. Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
B. Diabetes mellitus
C. Pregnancy
D.Serum calcium of 8.0
C. Pregnancy
The nurse teaches a patient that sildenafil is contraindicated for patients taking which category of medications?
A. Sulfonylureas
B. Beta blockers
C. Nitrates
D. Proton pump inhibitors
C. Nitrates
Which of the following is the term for a yeast infection of the vulva or vaginal area?
A. Vulvovaginal candidiasis
B. Gonorrhea
C. Bacterial vaginosis
D. Trichomoniasis
A. Vulvovaginal candidiasis
Which medication is indicated in the treatment of vulvovaginal candidiasis?
A. Ceftriaxone
B. Azithromycin
C. Fluconazole
D. Ivermectin
C. Fluconazole
