Question

1. The nurse is caring for a client whom is asking about conjugated equine estrogens (Estradiol). The nurs should inform the client this medication is contraindicated in which of the following conditions? A. Atrophic vaginitis B. Dysfunctional uterine bleeding C. Osteoporosis D. Thrombophlebitits 2. The nurse is caring for a client who would like to start taking oral contraceptives. What aspect of this client's health history should the nurse prioritize for follow-up? A. The client's body mass index (BMI) is 18.0 B. The client uses marijuana one to two times per week C. The client takes NSAIDs for the treatment of headaches and joint pain D. The client was treated for deep vein thrombosis following surgery 3. The nurse is preparing to administer an infusion of oxytocin (Pitocin) to the pregnant client. What is the priority assessment before beginning the infusion? A. Cervical dilation B. Cephalopelvic proportions C. Electrocardiogram readings D. Respiratory excursion 4. The nurse gives a class at the local high school on the use of anabolic steroids. The nurse should warn the students about what consequence of illicit use of steroids? A. Kidney stones B. Liver disease C. Chronic diarrhea D. Malignant hyperthermia 5. A client has been diagnosed with renal failure and is surprised to learn of the large volume of blood that is filtered by the kidneys. The client asks, "If that much blood gets filtered, why don't people produce more urine than they do?" In response, the nurse should describe what phenomenon? A. A very large majority of filtrate is returned to circulation, B. Electrolytes draw the water from urine back into circulation. C. Most of the substances that are removed from urine are recycled. D. Most urine is processed internally rather than excreted.

Answer 1

1. B Thrombophlebitis.

2. D. The client was treated for deep vein thrombosis post to a surgery.

3. B Cephalopelvic disproportion.

4. B Liver disease.

5. A a very large majority of the infiltrate is reabsorbed into circulation.