Amenorrhea, galactorrhea, hirsutism, and osteoporosis are each caused by a:
a. Posterior pituitary adenoma
b. Thymoma
c. Prolactinoma
d. Growth hormone adenoma
Answer: c. Prolactinoma
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1. autocratic leadership. 2. democratic leadership. 3. laissez-faire leadership. 4. participative leadership.
The female pelvis is visually divided into three planes. The first plane is known as which of the following?
a. Pelvic inlet c. Pelvic outlet b. Midpelvis d. Obstetrical conjugate
Aspirin has been prescribed for a patient following a myocardial infarction. What should the nurse include in teaching about this drug?
1. Watch for signs of bleeding, such as bruising. 2. Report any itching that develops after 7 days of taking the drug. 3. Take aspirin as a substitute for clopidrogrel (Plavix). 4. Do not skip any scheduled appointments to have blood drawn for labs.
A patient who had a C7 spinal cord injury a week ago has a weak cough effort and audible rhonchi. The initial intervention by the nurse should be to
a. administer humidified oxygen by mask. b. suction the patient's mouth and nasopharynx. c. push upward on the epigastric area as the patient coughs. d. encourage incentive spirometry every 2 hours during the day.