NSG 5544 EXAM 2 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS |
NEW UPDATE 2026 | 100% CORRECT | SOUTH COLLEGE
The American Cancer Society recommends women of average risk start breast cancer screening
mammograms at age - answer-45
2/3 of all breast cancers are either estrogen, receptor or progesterone receptor positive. Which
medication treatment is recommended for these cancers? - answer-Tamoxifen
Primary amenorrhea is defined as - answer-The failure to menstruate by the age of 16
The nurse practitioner is prescribing Flagyl 500 mg PO BID times seven days for a vaginitis. Which
statement does the NP provide to the patient during education on potential side effects? - answer-Do
not consume alcohol during the treatment period
The reduction of free androgens noted in a woman using oral contraceptives can yield improvement in -
answer-Acne vulgaris
The drug of choice to treat gonorrhea is - answer-Rocephin (ceftriaxone)
A female patient arrives in the clinic for counseling on potential hormone replacement therapy. When
taking the patient history, which finding with the nurse consider as contraindication to use on hormone
replacement therapy for the patient? - answer-History of thromboembolic events
The NP is completing a well woman exam on a 24 year-old female, who is sexually active for the first
time reports having sexual intercourse with a new partner one week ago without condom use. All of the
following are appropriate screening tests EXCEPT: - answer-Vaginitis testing (bacterial or fungal)
STI's that require state reporting are - answer-HIV, AIDS, syphilis, gonorrhea, chlamydia, chancroid
,A woman has contracted herpes simplex 2 for the first time. Which of the following sign/symptoms is
the clients likely to complain of? - answer-Flu like symptoms
Which form of birth control is the most effective? - answer-Intrauterine device
For STI reporting the practitioner is responsible for reporting: - answer-The date of diagnosis, type of
treatment, pregnancy status, and partner treatment, and notification
Menopause - answer-12 consecutive months of a menorrhea. Average age is 51.5 years.
Perimenopause, population is less frequent, and the number of ovarian follicles is decreased. Small
increase in the level of FSH.
Menopause risk factors - answer-Genetic/family history, estrogen, metabolism, diet, and exercise,
shorter menstrual cycles, surgical removal of ovaries, ovarian insufficiency
Menopause positive assessment findings - answer-Your regular menstrual cycles, vasomotor symptoms
(hot flashes, night sweats), mood, disturbances, changes in cognitive function, sexual dysfunction, loss
of muscle and mass, genital, urinary symptoms, decreased libido, joint and muscle pain, sleep
disturbances
Lab test menopause - answer-Pregnancy test, hormone measurements are not routinely recommended
as changes to the manual cycle or best indicator, would consider FSHRAMH of early menopause
suspected
Menopause treatment/management - answer-Minimize vasomotor symptoms, smoking sensation,
weight-bearing exercises, maintain healthy, weight, estrogen replacement for some, SSRI,
Menopause evaluation - answer-Abnormal vaginal bleeding requires immediate follow up, evaluate
effectiveness of treatment in 12 months of initiating
, Nocturia in Men - answer-Frequency of urination at night, signs of a prostate problem
Chronic pelvic pain in women - answer-Genitourinary, Castro intestinal or musculoskeletal system
diseases/dysfunction may cause the pain
Chronic pelvic pain and men - answer-Term prostatodynia no longer used, alpha blockers to reduce
bladder, neck, and urethral spasms, psychotherapy
testicular pain - answer-Fullness or heaviness of the scrotum ranging from a dull ache to stabbing pain,
scrotal ultrasound
Abnormal uterine bleeding - answer-A change in the pattern or volume of a menstrual bleeding (PALM-
COEIN classification system), management directed toward controlling, bleeding and preventing a
recurrence
dyspareunia - answer-painful intercourse
etonogestrel implant - answer-Progestin only, highly effective, flexible for CM single hormone containing
rod, inserted subdermal in upper arm
oral contraceptive pills - answer-Combination of estrogen and progesterone or progesterone only,
failure rate 8% with typical use due to degree of non-adherence to usage, dosage, effective, reversible,
and expensive, least invasive
contraceptive patch - answer-Transdermal delivery, hormone levels, constant, bypasses, deliver, achieve
effectiveness at lower doses, applied once every seven days, compliance enhanced
Contraceptive Vaginal Ring (Nuvaring) - answer-Combined hormonal, contraceptive, consistent hormone
release, left in place for three weeks
NEW UPDATE 2026 | 100% CORRECT | SOUTH COLLEGE
The American Cancer Society recommends women of average risk start breast cancer screening
mammograms at age - answer-45
2/3 of all breast cancers are either estrogen, receptor or progesterone receptor positive. Which
medication treatment is recommended for these cancers? - answer-Tamoxifen
Primary amenorrhea is defined as - answer-The failure to menstruate by the age of 16
The nurse practitioner is prescribing Flagyl 500 mg PO BID times seven days for a vaginitis. Which
statement does the NP provide to the patient during education on potential side effects? - answer-Do
not consume alcohol during the treatment period
The reduction of free androgens noted in a woman using oral contraceptives can yield improvement in -
answer-Acne vulgaris
The drug of choice to treat gonorrhea is - answer-Rocephin (ceftriaxone)
A female patient arrives in the clinic for counseling on potential hormone replacement therapy. When
taking the patient history, which finding with the nurse consider as contraindication to use on hormone
replacement therapy for the patient? - answer-History of thromboembolic events
The NP is completing a well woman exam on a 24 year-old female, who is sexually active for the first
time reports having sexual intercourse with a new partner one week ago without condom use. All of the
following are appropriate screening tests EXCEPT: - answer-Vaginitis testing (bacterial or fungal)
STI's that require state reporting are - answer-HIV, AIDS, syphilis, gonorrhea, chlamydia, chancroid
,A woman has contracted herpes simplex 2 for the first time. Which of the following sign/symptoms is
the clients likely to complain of? - answer-Flu like symptoms
Which form of birth control is the most effective? - answer-Intrauterine device
For STI reporting the practitioner is responsible for reporting: - answer-The date of diagnosis, type of
treatment, pregnancy status, and partner treatment, and notification
Menopause - answer-12 consecutive months of a menorrhea. Average age is 51.5 years.
Perimenopause, population is less frequent, and the number of ovarian follicles is decreased. Small
increase in the level of FSH.
Menopause risk factors - answer-Genetic/family history, estrogen, metabolism, diet, and exercise,
shorter menstrual cycles, surgical removal of ovaries, ovarian insufficiency
Menopause positive assessment findings - answer-Your regular menstrual cycles, vasomotor symptoms
(hot flashes, night sweats), mood, disturbances, changes in cognitive function, sexual dysfunction, loss
of muscle and mass, genital, urinary symptoms, decreased libido, joint and muscle pain, sleep
disturbances
Lab test menopause - answer-Pregnancy test, hormone measurements are not routinely recommended
as changes to the manual cycle or best indicator, would consider FSHRAMH of early menopause
suspected
Menopause treatment/management - answer-Minimize vasomotor symptoms, smoking sensation,
weight-bearing exercises, maintain healthy, weight, estrogen replacement for some, SSRI,
Menopause evaluation - answer-Abnormal vaginal bleeding requires immediate follow up, evaluate
effectiveness of treatment in 12 months of initiating
, Nocturia in Men - answer-Frequency of urination at night, signs of a prostate problem
Chronic pelvic pain in women - answer-Genitourinary, Castro intestinal or musculoskeletal system
diseases/dysfunction may cause the pain
Chronic pelvic pain and men - answer-Term prostatodynia no longer used, alpha blockers to reduce
bladder, neck, and urethral spasms, psychotherapy
testicular pain - answer-Fullness or heaviness of the scrotum ranging from a dull ache to stabbing pain,
scrotal ultrasound
Abnormal uterine bleeding - answer-A change in the pattern or volume of a menstrual bleeding (PALM-
COEIN classification system), management directed toward controlling, bleeding and preventing a
recurrence
dyspareunia - answer-painful intercourse
etonogestrel implant - answer-Progestin only, highly effective, flexible for CM single hormone containing
rod, inserted subdermal in upper arm
oral contraceptive pills - answer-Combination of estrogen and progesterone or progesterone only,
failure rate 8% with typical use due to degree of non-adherence to usage, dosage, effective, reversible,
and expensive, least invasive
contraceptive patch - answer-Transdermal delivery, hormone levels, constant, bypasses, deliver, achieve
effectiveness at lower doses, applied once every seven days, compliance enhanced
Contraceptive Vaginal Ring (Nuvaring) - answer-Combined hormonal, contraceptive, consistent hormone
release, left in place for three weeks
