answers
A patient has been diagnosed with secondary dysmenorrhea. Which of
the following statements is true regarding the diagnosis? Correct
Answer-An underlying pathology causing pain symptoms during
menstrual flow.
The nurse practitioner understands that which of the following
pharmacologic therapies is an effective treatment for patients with PMS
and PMDD? Correct Answer-SSRIs
The nurse practitioner understands that the following classification is
used to standardize Abnormal Uterine Bleeding related to structural
etiology: Correct Answer-PALM
The nurse practitioner student is studying the ovarian cycle of the
woman. Which of the following phases are comprised in the ovarian
cycle? Select all that apply. Correct Answer-Follicular & Luteal
What is a good first question for the nurse practitioner to ask a woman
who presents with a concern about abnormal bleeding? Correct Answer-
What is a normal pattern for you?
The NP is prescribing a depot medroxyprogesterone acetate (DMPA)
injection for a patient. This medication is given at _______ week
intervals. Correct Answer-12
, When comparing COCs to the contraceptive patch and vaginal ring,
which of the following statements by the NP is correct? Correct Answer-
The ring, patch, and COCs have the same theoretical efficacy.
Although barrier contraception methods are less effective in preventing
pregnancy than more modern methods, the NP understands that interest
in barrier methods is on the rise because they: Correct Answer-can help
protect against STIs, including HIV
The nurse practitioner is discussing contraceptive efficacy with a patient.
This term refers to: Correct Answer-The likelihood of pregnancy when a
method is used exactly as prescribed.
A patient is being counseled about emergency contraceptive methods.
All of the following methods may be used for emergency contraception
except: Correct Answer-Progestin implant
A patient is diagnosed with cyclic mastalgia. Which of the following
statements is true regarding the diagnosis? Correct Answer-it is caused
by hormonal changes associated with menstruation
The nurse practitioner understands that a woman's lifetime risk of being
diagnosed with breast cancer is: Correct Answer-1 in 8
The nurse practitioner understands that a patient with hyperandrogenism
may present with which of the following? Correct Answer-acne
associated with menstrual dysfunction