NUR 2092 COMPREHENSIVE EXAM PREP
QUESTIONS AND SOLUTIONS VERIFIED
STUDY RESOURCE
●● A female client asks the nurse about the use of progestins. The nurse
shares with the client that clients who take this medication are at an
increased risk for what serious adverse effect?
Answer: Cardiovascular complications
●● A 38-year-old female client has just visited the health care provider
and has received a prescription for birth control pills. The client calls the
nurse and states that she doesn't need birth control pills because she had
voluntary sterilization after her third child. The nurse explains that birth
control pills may be used for what other reason?
Answer: Menstrual disorders
●● A new client telephones the clinic requesting a renewal prescription
for contraceptives she has been taking for 4 years. It has been more than
a year since her last health care visit, but she is unable to come into the
clinic until next month. She insists she is "doing fine" on this medication
and must have her prescription now. Considering the circumstances and
related safety issues, how should the clinic nurse respond?
Answer: "Before the drugs are prescribed, a complete medical history,
physical examination, Pap test, urinalysis, and weight and blood
pressure measurements are recommended."
,●● A postmenopausal woman is receiving raloxifene as part of a
treatment plan for osteoporosis. The nurse would instruct the patient that
this drug is administered by which route?
Answer: Oral
●● The client informs the nurse that she had unprotected intercourse last
night. The client is considering requesting emergency postcoital
contraception. The nurse's best response is:
Answer: Emergency contraception is most effective if started within 24
hours and no later than 72 hours after exposure.
●● A nurse is caring for a patient who has been administered
menotropins by the intramuscular route for the secretion of sex
hormones. The patient reports pain after the drug is injected. Which
intervention should the nurse perform for the patient?
Answer: Rotate sites and examine previous sites for redness.
●● Which statements indicate that a client understands the need for a
follow-up after the initial injection of medroxyprogesterone?
Answer: "I know that this injection lasts for 3 months."
●● A woman who is at 31 weeks' gestation comes to the clinic in labor.
The health care provider decides to use terbutaline therapy before
transferring the woman to the hospital. The client is upset and confused
, and asks the nurse why she can't just have the baby, that it's only 5
weeks early. An appropriate response by the nurse should be:
Answer: "The drug provides sufficient time for other medications to be
given to improve your baby's outcome."
●● A client has returned to the health care provider's office for follow up
after receiving estrogen for symptoms of menopause. Which question
should be included in the follow up?
Answer: "Can you describe in detail the difference in how you are
feeling today and the last visit?"
●● A client prescribed terazosin asks the nurse how the medication
works. Which is the nurse's best statement?
Answer: "It works by relaxing the smooth muscle of the prostate and the
bladder neck."
●● A patient who has come to the emergency department after being
raped is given a dose of emergency contraception at 12 AM. The nurse
would instruct the patient to take another dose of the drug at which time?
Answer: 12 PM
●● A 21-year-old woman is prescribed an oral contraceptive pill to
prevent pregnancy. The nurse should inform the client of which adverse
effects of this medication?
Answer: Nausea
QUESTIONS AND SOLUTIONS VERIFIED
STUDY RESOURCE
●● A female client asks the nurse about the use of progestins. The nurse
shares with the client that clients who take this medication are at an
increased risk for what serious adverse effect?
Answer: Cardiovascular complications
●● A 38-year-old female client has just visited the health care provider
and has received a prescription for birth control pills. The client calls the
nurse and states that she doesn't need birth control pills because she had
voluntary sterilization after her third child. The nurse explains that birth
control pills may be used for what other reason?
Answer: Menstrual disorders
●● A new client telephones the clinic requesting a renewal prescription
for contraceptives she has been taking for 4 years. It has been more than
a year since her last health care visit, but she is unable to come into the
clinic until next month. She insists she is "doing fine" on this medication
and must have her prescription now. Considering the circumstances and
related safety issues, how should the clinic nurse respond?
Answer: "Before the drugs are prescribed, a complete medical history,
physical examination, Pap test, urinalysis, and weight and blood
pressure measurements are recommended."
,●● A postmenopausal woman is receiving raloxifene as part of a
treatment plan for osteoporosis. The nurse would instruct the patient that
this drug is administered by which route?
Answer: Oral
●● The client informs the nurse that she had unprotected intercourse last
night. The client is considering requesting emergency postcoital
contraception. The nurse's best response is:
Answer: Emergency contraception is most effective if started within 24
hours and no later than 72 hours after exposure.
●● A nurse is caring for a patient who has been administered
menotropins by the intramuscular route for the secretion of sex
hormones. The patient reports pain after the drug is injected. Which
intervention should the nurse perform for the patient?
Answer: Rotate sites and examine previous sites for redness.
●● Which statements indicate that a client understands the need for a
follow-up after the initial injection of medroxyprogesterone?
Answer: "I know that this injection lasts for 3 months."
●● A woman who is at 31 weeks' gestation comes to the clinic in labor.
The health care provider decides to use terbutaline therapy before
transferring the woman to the hospital. The client is upset and confused
, and asks the nurse why she can't just have the baby, that it's only 5
weeks early. An appropriate response by the nurse should be:
Answer: "The drug provides sufficient time for other medications to be
given to improve your baby's outcome."
●● A client has returned to the health care provider's office for follow up
after receiving estrogen for symptoms of menopause. Which question
should be included in the follow up?
Answer: "Can you describe in detail the difference in how you are
feeling today and the last visit?"
●● A client prescribed terazosin asks the nurse how the medication
works. Which is the nurse's best statement?
Answer: "It works by relaxing the smooth muscle of the prostate and the
bladder neck."
●● A patient who has come to the emergency department after being
raped is given a dose of emergency contraception at 12 AM. The nurse
would instruct the patient to take another dose of the drug at which time?
Answer: 12 PM
●● A 21-year-old woman is prescribed an oral contraceptive pill to
prevent pregnancy. The nurse should inform the client of which adverse
effects of this medication?
Answer: Nausea
