Drexel NURS 641 pregnancy, lactation, contraception,
herbs questions with correct answers
how long should Depo Provera be used and why? Correct Answer-2
years due to increase risk of bone mineral disorder
what is female athlete triad? Correct Answer-eating disorder,
amenorrhea, osteoporosis
dysmenorrhea Correct Answer-affects 30-40%; due to myometrial
activity induced by prostigandins; Tx NSAIDs (2-3 days b/f menses),
oral contraceptives, integrative tx
PMS (premenstrual syndrome) Correct Answer-Nervous tension, mood
swings, headaches, bloating, irritability;Ibuprofen days 17 - 28 of cycle
may help; Reduce salt, sugar, caffeine, chocolate, red meat, dairy and
alcohol
Vitamin B6 100 mg/day Calcium carbonate 1200 to 1600 mg per day
may help
PMDD (premenstrual dysphoric disorder) Correct Answer-group of
symptoms similar to but more severe than PMS, including severe mood
disturbances; SSRIs are first line therapy
Spironolactone, OCs and NSAIDS
endometriosis Correct Answer-Growth of endometrial tissue outside of
uterus; chronic cyclical inflammation, fibrosis, scars, adhesions,
, infertility; TX GnRH agonist for 3 months, Danazol for 6 months,
NSAID's, OC, remove xenoestrogens, Ca, Mg, Omega 3 supplements
PCOS treatment Correct Answer-OCP, spironolactone, clomiphene,
HMG, metformin
PCOS Correct Answer-polycystic ovarian syndrome; ◦High estrogen,
testosterone and LH
◦Decreased FSH
◦Ovaries double in size with multiple follicular cysts
◦Impaired glucose tolerance and hyperinsulinemia
◦High risk of developing type 2 DM
GnRH (gonadotropin-releasing hormone) Correct Answer-used for
fertility tx given in pulsatile doses (if pt has functional pituitary and
ovary to produce LH surge to initiate ovulation; also used to tx
endometriosis, fibroids, suppress prostate CA
Human menopausal gonadotropin (hMG) Correct Answer-A
gonadotropin isolated from the urine of postmenopausal women,
consisting primarily of follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) with variable
amounts of LH, used for ovulation induction.•(follitropin [Fertinex],
menotropins [Pergonal, Humegon])
Zidovudine (AZT) Correct Answer-Antiviral: prototype nucleoside
inhibitor of HIV reverse transcriptase (NRTI). used in pregnant women
to reduce transmission to fetus
herbs questions with correct answers
how long should Depo Provera be used and why? Correct Answer-2
years due to increase risk of bone mineral disorder
what is female athlete triad? Correct Answer-eating disorder,
amenorrhea, osteoporosis
dysmenorrhea Correct Answer-affects 30-40%; due to myometrial
activity induced by prostigandins; Tx NSAIDs (2-3 days b/f menses),
oral contraceptives, integrative tx
PMS (premenstrual syndrome) Correct Answer-Nervous tension, mood
swings, headaches, bloating, irritability;Ibuprofen days 17 - 28 of cycle
may help; Reduce salt, sugar, caffeine, chocolate, red meat, dairy and
alcohol
Vitamin B6 100 mg/day Calcium carbonate 1200 to 1600 mg per day
may help
PMDD (premenstrual dysphoric disorder) Correct Answer-group of
symptoms similar to but more severe than PMS, including severe mood
disturbances; SSRIs are first line therapy
Spironolactone, OCs and NSAIDS
endometriosis Correct Answer-Growth of endometrial tissue outside of
uterus; chronic cyclical inflammation, fibrosis, scars, adhesions,
, infertility; TX GnRH agonist for 3 months, Danazol for 6 months,
NSAID's, OC, remove xenoestrogens, Ca, Mg, Omega 3 supplements
PCOS treatment Correct Answer-OCP, spironolactone, clomiphene,
HMG, metformin
PCOS Correct Answer-polycystic ovarian syndrome; ◦High estrogen,
testosterone and LH
◦Decreased FSH
◦Ovaries double in size with multiple follicular cysts
◦Impaired glucose tolerance and hyperinsulinemia
◦High risk of developing type 2 DM
GnRH (gonadotropin-releasing hormone) Correct Answer-used for
fertility tx given in pulsatile doses (if pt has functional pituitary and
ovary to produce LH surge to initiate ovulation; also used to tx
endometriosis, fibroids, suppress prostate CA
Human menopausal gonadotropin (hMG) Correct Answer-A
gonadotropin isolated from the urine of postmenopausal women,
consisting primarily of follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) with variable
amounts of LH, used for ovulation induction.•(follitropin [Fertinex],
menotropins [Pergonal, Humegon])
Zidovudine (AZT) Correct Answer-Antiviral: prototype nucleoside
inhibitor of HIV reverse transcriptase (NRTI). used in pregnant women
to reduce transmission to fetus
