Chapter 34, Women’s Health Drugs Video Solutions, Pharmacology and the Nursing Process

Problem 1

The nurse is assessing a patient who is to receive dinoprostone (Prostin $\mathrm{E}_{2}$ ). Which condition would be a contraindication to the use of this drug?
a Pregnancy at 15 weeks' gestation
b GI upset or ulcer disease
c Ectopic pregnancy
d Incomplete abortion

Victoria Moyer

Numerade Educator

01:16

Problem 2

When teaching a patient who is taking oral contraceptive therapy for the first time, the nurse relates that adverse effects may include which of the following?
a Dizziness
b Nausea
c Tingling in the extremities
d Polyuria

Hast Aggarwal

Numerade Educator

00:15

Problem 3

The nurse is reviewing the use of obstetric drugs. Which situation is an indication for an oxytocin (Pitocin) infusion?
a Termination of a pregnancy at 12 weeks
b. Hypertonic uterus
c Cervical stenosis in a patient who is in labor
d Induction of labor at full term

Victoria Moyer

Numerade Educator

02:09

Problem 4

The nurse has provided patient education regarding therapy with the SERM raloxifene (Evista). Which statement from the patient reflects a good understanding of the instruction?
a "When I take that long flight to Asia, I will need to stop taking this drug at least 3 days before I travel."
b "I can continue this drug even when traveling as long as I take it with a full glass of water each time."
c "After I take this drug, I must sit upright for at least 30 minutes."
d “One advantage of this drug is that it will reduce my hot flashes."

Brenda Sanchez

Numerade Educator

00:23

Problem 5

The nurse is discussing therapy with clomiphene (Clomid) with a husband and wife who are considering trying this drug as part of treatment for infertility. It is important that they be informed of which possible effect of this drug?
a Increased menstrual flow
b Increased menstrual cramping
c Multiple pregnancy (twins or more)
d Sedation

Sam Limsuwannarot

Numerade Educator

00:58

Problem 6

A patient calls the clinic because she realized she missed one dose of an oral contraceptive. Which statement from the nurse is appropriate? (Select all that apply.)
a "Go ahead and take the missed dose now, along with today's dose."
b "Don't worry, you are still protected from pregnancy."
c "Please come to the clinic for a reevaluation of your therapy"
d "Wait 7 days, and then start a new pack of pills."
e "You will need to use a backup form of contraception concurrently for 7 days."

Hast Aggarwal

Numerade Educator

01:15

Problem 7

The order reads: "Give calcitonin (Miacalcin) 50 international units subcut daily." The medication is available in a vial that contains 200 international units/mL. How many milliliters will the nurse draw up in the syringe for this dose?

John Barone

Numerade Educator