Exam 52: Womens Reproductive Health

A 35-year-old woman asks the nurse about oral contraceptives. The nurse learns that the patient smokes and has a family history of venous thromboembolism (VTE). The nurse will suggest that the patient:

A 45-year-old woman who has not had a period for 15 months reports severe hot flashes and poor sleep. The nurse reviews information about hormone replacement therapy and tells this woman that hormone therapy:

A woman comes to the clinic for a Depo-Provera injection. The nurse reviews her medical record and notes that it has been 100 days since her last injection. What action will the nurse perform?

A woman is diagnosed with polycystic ovarian disease (PCOS) after being unable to conceive. Her provider has ordered metformin (Glucophage) and clomiphene citrate (Clomid). The nurse will explain that metformin is given for which purpose?

A 30-year-old woman describes having periods every 30 days, lasting 8 days, with heavy bleeding. The nurse understands that these are signs of which condition?

A woman who is using a NuvaRing transvaginal contraceptive product calls to report that the ring has slipped out while sleeping. The patient is not sure how long the product was dislodged. The nurse will instruct the patient to rinse the ring with lukewarm water, reinsert the ring, and:

A woman who has menorrhagia is prescribed ibuprofen, and she asks the nurse how a pain medication can decrease uterine bleeding. The nurse will explain that this is most likely explained by ibuprofen's effects on:

A woman who has recently begun taking a combination oral contraceptive calls the clinic to report breakthrough bleeding. The nurse will:

A 45-year-old woman reports cessation of menses for the past 6 months and asks the nurse if she needs to continue using contraception. The nurse will tell her:

A woman who is taking a combined oral contraceptive (COC) that contains 21 days of active pills and 7 days of inert pills reports having headaches accompanying withdrawal bleeding every month. The nurse will:

The parent of a 16-year-old female tells the nurse that the child has not had a menstrual period in spite of having breast and pubic hair development. The nurse recognizes this as characteristic of which condition?

A woman who is infertile has taken 50 mg of clomiphene citrate (Clomid) from days 5 through 9 of a cycle and has not ovulated. The nurse will anticipate that the provider will perform which action?

A young woman who is taking Ortho-Tri-Cyclen for contraception tells the nurse that her provider has told her it will help to treat her acne. The nurse explains that this is because this product is:

A young woman reports not having a period for 7 months. Which test will the provider likely order first to evaluate the cause of amenorrhea in this patient?

A woman is taking a combination oral contraceptive and asks the nurse why progestin is necessary. The nurse will explain that progestin helps prevent pregnancy by which method?

A woman will begin taking a combination oral contraceptive (COC) that has a higher estrogenic activity than her previous COC. When teaching this woman about the new product, the nurse will explain that she may experience which effect(s)?

The nurse performs a history on a woman who will begin taking clomiphene citrate (Clomid) to induce ovulation. Which aspect of this patient's history is of concern?