Question

15. A 37-year-old woman has a 10 pack-year smoking history and has been using oral contraceptives for the past 2 years. The nurse should plan health education interventions in the knowledge that this client faces a priority increased risk of:

a. Osteoporosis. b. Dementia. c. Myocardial infarction. d. Deep vein thrombosis.

16. An adult woman began using oral contraceptives several months ago and has presented for an appointment to discuss recent worry some changes in her health status. Which change in the woman’s health may the nurse potentially attribute to the use of oral contraceptives?

a. Fatigue b. Frequent high blood pressure readings c. Frequent headaches without aura d. Nausea and vomiting

17. A 41-year-old male client with a complex medical history has been referred to the endocrinology department. Diagnostic testing and assessment have resulted in a diagnosis of secondary hypogonadism. Which health problem is the most likely etiology of his diagnosis?

a. Diabetes b. Mumps c. An inflammatory process in the testicles d. Testicular trauma

18. An adult client is suspected of having an androgen deficiency and has spoken with his primary care provider about the possibility of treatment with testosterone. The use of testosterone would be most complicated by the presence of what preexisting health problem?

a. Benign prostatic hypertrophy b. Urinary incontinence c. Chronic renal failure d. Type 2 diabetes

Answer 1

15. A 37-year-old woman has a 10 pack-year smoking history and has been using oral contraceptives for the past 2 years. The nurse should plan health education interventions in the knowledge that this patient faces an increased risk of :

c. Myocardial Infarction.

16. An adult woman began using oral contraceptives several months ago and has presented for an appointment to discuss recent worry some changes in her health status. Which of the following changes in the woman's health may the nurse potentially attribute to the use of oral contraceptives?

b. Frequent high blood pressure readings

17. A 41-year-old male patient with a complex medical history has been referred to the endocrinology department. Diagnostic testing and assessment have resulted in a diagnosis of secondary hypogonadism. Which of the following health problems is the most likely etiology of his diagnosis?

a. Diabetes

18. An adult client is suspected of having an androgen deficiency and has spoken with his primary care provider about the possibility of treatment with testosterone. The use of testosterone would be most complicated by the presence of what preexisting health problem?

a. Benign prostatic hypertrophy