MVU NURS 620 Exam 4 Study Guide with Questions and Correct Answers

Marsha, age 40, has been given a diagnosis of rheumatoid arthritis. She asks you whether she should continue taking her birth control pills. You tell her: A. To check with her Rheumatologist B. To Stop C. To Continue D. The dose will have to be altered C Which of the following is a sexually transmitted infection? A. Candida vaginitis B. Trichomonal vaginitis C. Atrophic vaginitis D. Lactobacilli vaginitis B Emergency contraception refers to: A. An induced abortion in an emergency room (ER) B. Quickly starting on birth control pills in anticipation of sexual intercourse C. Having a medroxyprogesterone (Depo Provera) in the ER every 12 weeks D. Taking emergency contraceptive pills D Sydney, age 21, is taking an oral contraceptive (OC). She complains of acne. How should you adjust the estrogen in the OC? A. Increase the estrogen content B. Decrease the estrogen content C. Delete the estrogen content D. No adjustment should be made to the estrogen content A Joanne wants to use some form of birth control, but because she is getting married next year, she wants to be able to stop the birth control method after the wedding and have her fertility restored almost immediately. Which method do you recommend for her? A. Birth control B. Vaginal Ring C. Depot medroxyprogesterone acetate injections D. Lea's shield D First line treatment of Polycystic Ovary syndrome A. A Bilateral Oophorectomy B. Oral Testosterone therapy C. A combination of diet modification, weight loss, and stress management D. A laparoscopy with a bilateral wedge resection C Jennifer, age 27, is complaining of lower abdominal pain. After doing some laboratory studies, you find leukocytosis, an elevated erythrocyte sedimentation rate, and an elevated C-reactive protein level. Which is the most appropriate diagnosis A. Ovarian cyst B. Pelvic inflammatory disease C. Tubal pregnancy D. Diverticulitis B Endometrial cancer, hirsutism, acne, breast cancer, increased risk of diabetes, infertility, menstrual bleeding problems, and an increased risk of cardiovascular disease are clinical consequences of: A. Mastalgia B. Menorrhagia C. Endometriosis D. Persistent anovulation D A sexually active woman should be aware that genital herpes simplex virus A. May be transmitted to a partner or newborn even in the absence of lesions because of viral shedding B. Is suppressed during menstruation, physical or emotional stress, immunosuppression, sexual intercourse, and pregnancy C. Included recurring outbreaks that last the same length of time as the initial outbreak D. Requires the use of condoms only during outbreaks A A 27-year-old presents to your office for a Mirena (levonorgestrel intrauterine system) insertion. She reports that her menses started 3 days ago and is normal. How soon after the insertion will she be able to safely rely on Mirena for contraception? A. Immediately B. After 48 hours C. In 1 week D. In 1 month A