NSG5240 WEEK 8 QUIZ WITH
COMPLETE SOLUTIONS (GRADED A+)
Question 1: A healthcare provider is instructing a male adult patient on how to
properly apply testosterone gel. Which statement made by the patient demonstrates
that he correctly understands the safety and administration instructions?
A) "I need to rub the gel directly into my skin right before going to bed."
B) "I should wash the application site before being intimate with my
partner." ✔✔
C) "It is perfectly safe to apply the gel to my scrotum as long as it dries
completely."
D) "I can let my partner apply the medication for me without wearing
gloves."
Question 2: In managing menopausal symptoms, under which clinical
circumstance would a provider choose a combination estrogen/progestin regimen
rather than an estrogen-only therapy?
A) The patient has a history of deep vein thrombosis
B) The patient has an intact uterus and has never had a hysterectomy surgery
✔✔
C) The patient is experiencing severe hot flashes and night sweats
D) The patient has a documented family history of osteoporosis
Question 3: A patient taking a combination oral contraceptive is newly prescribed
carbamazepine. After a few weeks, she contacts her provider to report new mid-
cycle spotting. What clinical adjustment should the provider discuss with her to
manage this issue?
A) Discontinuing the carbamazepine immediately
B) Changing to an oral contraceptive with an increased estrogen dose ✔✔
, C) Switching to a progestin-only mini-pill
D) Doubling her current daily contraceptive dose
Question 4: What is the primary pharmacological mechanism of action of
metformin when prescribed to manage blood glucose levels in a patient with type 2
diabetes?
A) Stimulates the beta cells of the pancreas to secrete more insulin
B) Decreases glucose production in the liver and increases peripheral insulin
sensitivity ✔✔
C) Delays the digestion and absorption of dietary carbohydrates in the small
intestine
D) Promotes the excretion of excess glucose through the urinary tract
Question 5: Which protocol should a healthcare provider follow when initiating
contraceptive therapy with intramuscular medroxyprogesterone acetate (Depo-
Provera)?
A) Administer the injection immediately regardless of the patient's
menstrual cycle phase
B) Schedule an appointment for her to receive the injection within the first 5
days of her normal menstrual period ✔✔
C) Wait until the patient has been tracking ovulation for at least two
consecutive months
D) Give the injection only after a confirmed negative endometrial biopsy
A patient is prescribed testosterone replacement therapy for hypogonadism. Which
of the following is a potential adverse effect of testosterone therapy in men? -
ANSWER ✔✔Gynecomastia
COMPLETE SOLUTIONS (GRADED A+)
Question 1: A healthcare provider is instructing a male adult patient on how to
properly apply testosterone gel. Which statement made by the patient demonstrates
that he correctly understands the safety and administration instructions?
A) "I need to rub the gel directly into my skin right before going to bed."
B) "I should wash the application site before being intimate with my
partner." ✔✔
C) "It is perfectly safe to apply the gel to my scrotum as long as it dries
completely."
D) "I can let my partner apply the medication for me without wearing
gloves."
Question 2: In managing menopausal symptoms, under which clinical
circumstance would a provider choose a combination estrogen/progestin regimen
rather than an estrogen-only therapy?
A) The patient has a history of deep vein thrombosis
B) The patient has an intact uterus and has never had a hysterectomy surgery
✔✔
C) The patient is experiencing severe hot flashes and night sweats
D) The patient has a documented family history of osteoporosis
Question 3: A patient taking a combination oral contraceptive is newly prescribed
carbamazepine. After a few weeks, she contacts her provider to report new mid-
cycle spotting. What clinical adjustment should the provider discuss with her to
manage this issue?
A) Discontinuing the carbamazepine immediately
B) Changing to an oral contraceptive with an increased estrogen dose ✔✔
, C) Switching to a progestin-only mini-pill
D) Doubling her current daily contraceptive dose
Question 4: What is the primary pharmacological mechanism of action of
metformin when prescribed to manage blood glucose levels in a patient with type 2
diabetes?
A) Stimulates the beta cells of the pancreas to secrete more insulin
B) Decreases glucose production in the liver and increases peripheral insulin
sensitivity ✔✔
C) Delays the digestion and absorption of dietary carbohydrates in the small
intestine
D) Promotes the excretion of excess glucose through the urinary tract
Question 5: Which protocol should a healthcare provider follow when initiating
contraceptive therapy with intramuscular medroxyprogesterone acetate (Depo-
Provera)?
A) Administer the injection immediately regardless of the patient's
menstrual cycle phase
B) Schedule an appointment for her to receive the injection within the first 5
days of her normal menstrual period ✔✔
C) Wait until the patient has been tracking ovulation for at least two
consecutive months
D) Give the injection only after a confirmed negative endometrial biopsy
A patient is prescribed testosterone replacement therapy for hypogonadism. Which
of the following is a potential adverse effect of testosterone therapy in men? -
ANSWER ✔✔Gynecomastia
