Affecting-the-Reproductive-System-(Chapters-39-41)
The-nurse-is-describing-changes-in-the-male-that-occur-with-aging-and-parallel-the-
changes-that-occur-in-women.-The-nurse-is-describing:---CORRECT-ANSWER-
Andropause
A-woman-is-diagnosed-with-pulmonary-hypertension.-The-nurse-explains-the-drug-
prescribed-and-the-patient-states,-"That's-a-drug-that-used-to-treat-erectile-
dysfunction."-Which-drug-would-this-most-likely-be?---CORRECT-ANSWER-
Sildenafil
A-client-diagnosed-with-erectile-dysfunction-has-been-advised-to-take-Viagra.-For-up-
to-how-many-hours-does-the-action-of-the-drug-persist?---CORRECT-ANSWER-4-
HRs
Which-is-an-adverse-effect-caused-by-all-uterine-stimulants-because-of-their-
antidiuretic-effect?---CORRECT-ANSWER-water-intoxication
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?---
CORRECT-ANSWER-Rotate-sites-and-examine-previous-sites-for-redness.
A-woman-who-has-been-prescribed-high-doses-of-anabolic-steroids-should-be-
instructed-on-which-effects?---CORRECT-ANSWER-Masculinization
An-8-year-old-boy-is-being-administered-testosterone-injections-for-treatment-of-
hypogonadism.-What-should-be-measured-every-6-months?---CORRECT-ANSWER-
Hand-and-wrist-epiphyseal-growth-plates
A-client-taking-hormonal-contraceptives-will-soon-turn-35-years-of-age.-She-is-
moderately-obese-and-has-smoked-for-15-years.-Which-action-should-the-nurse-
encourage-the-client-to-take-to-best-minimize-risk-for-complications-associated-with-
contraception-use?---CORRECT-ANSWER-beginning-smoking-cessation
Matt,-age-16,-has-been-taking-testosterone-since-age-7-for-the-treatment-of-
hypogonadism.-He-is-in-the-health-care-provider's-office-today-for-follow-up-care.-
He-asks-about-taking-anabolic-steroids-instead-of-testosterone-because-he-heard-this-
will-increase-his-growth.-What-is-the-primary-difference-between-anabolic-steroids-
and-testosterone?---CORRECT-ANSWER-Anabolic-steroids-have-a-greater-anabolic-
effect.
, Clayton's-Basic-Pharmacology-for-Nurses-19th-Edition-Unit-8:-Drugs-
Affecting-the-Reproductive-System-(Chapters-39-41)
A-client-is-started-on-terbutaline-therapy.-What-would-indicate-that-the-therapy-has-
been-successful?---CORRECT-ANSWER-Premature-birth-is-avoided-for-at-least-24-
hours.
After-teaching-a-class-on-the-female-reproductive-system,-the-nurse-determines-that-
the-teaching-was-successful-when-the-class-identifies-what-as-a-primary-function-of-
the-ovaries?---CORRECT-ANSWER-Secretion-of-estrogen-and-progesterone
A-group-of-students-are-reviewing-material-in-preparation-for-a-test-on-the-male-and-
female-breasts.-The-students-demonstrate-understanding-of-the-material-when-they-
state:---CORRECT-ANSWER-A-primary-function-of-the-female-breast-is-to-produce-
milk.
The-nurse-is-reviewing-the-functions-of-the-ovaries,-uterus,-clitoris,-and-vagina-with-
a-group-of-nursing-students.-What-would-be-the-best-response-by-a-nursing-student-
about-the-function-of-the-uterus?---CORRECT-ANSWER-Receives-the-fertilized-
ovum-and-provides-housing-and-nourishment-for-a-fetus
Which-hormones-are-not-released-during-childhood?---CORRECT-ANSWER-
Gonadotropin-releasing-hormone-(GnRH)
Which-phase-of-the-human-sexual-response-results-from-massive-sympathetic-
stimulation?---CORRECT-ANSWER-Climax
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?--
-CORRECT-ANSWER-Menstrual-disorders
Which-hormone-is-involved-if-a-couple-engages-in-the-rhythm-method-of-birth-
control?---CORRECT-ANSWER-Progesterone
A-nurse-is-teaching-a-young-adult-client-about-oral-contraceptives,-which-the-client-
will-soon-begin-taking.-The-client's-primary-concern-is-the-effectiveness-of-the-
medication-in-preventing-pregnancy.-The-nurse-should-teach-the-client-that-oral-
contraceptives,-when-taken-consistently,-are-how-effective-in-preventing-pregnancy?--
-CORRECT-ANSWER-100%
A-52-year-old-has-made-an-appointment-with-his-primary-care-provider-and-has-
reluctantly-admitted-that-his-primary-health-concern-is-erectile-dysfunction-(ED).-He-