Karen, a 22-year-old woman with vaginal bleeding, has come to the triage unit for assessment and pain medication. She has missed one period and, following a transvaginal ultrasound, her pregnancy is confirmed
However, implantation has occurred in the right fallopian tube. The ectopic mass is 3 cm and has not ruptured. The most appropriate therapy would be:
A) Partial salpingectomy
B) Laparoscopic salpingostomy
C) Methotrexate
D) Salpingectomy by laparotomy
C
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1. True 2. False
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A client who received a refill for a medication returns to the pharmacy and says, ìThis medication is wrong! It doesnít look anything like my usual prescription.î Which response by the pharmacist would be most appropriate?
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