Briefly describe DES and when it was used. Why isn't it in use today?
What will be an ideal response?
Diethylstilbestrol (DES) and similar nonsteroidal estrogens were in widespread use from 1946 to 1970 for treating mothers who were prone to spontaneous abortion and for treating various other obstetric problems. However, it was found that these drugs often caused developmental abnormalities in the genital tracts of women whose mothers took these drugs in pregnancy and induced malignant tumors in a small percentage of cases.
Why is it that dysmenorrhea does not occur when the cycles are anovulatory?
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A 17 year old was taken to the emergency department when his mother found him unresponsive. Upon examination, his pupils were found to be pinpoints. This is a common sign of which of the following?
a. Opioid intoxication b. Arcus senilis c. Cataracts d. Opioid withdrawal
Which of the following best explains why every client doesn't receive care from a case manager?
a. Case management time is demanding; thus it is restricted to complex cases. b. Many health agencies do not employ case managers. c. Most clients would not benefit from case management. d. Most nurses do not know how to function as case managers.
A patient is demonstrating symptoms of hypocalcemic tetany. What assessment should the nurse conduct to determine the patient's health problem?
A. Measure capillary blood. B. Tap a finger in front of the patient's ear at the angle of the jaw. C. Place a tuning fork over one of the patient's fingers. D. Measure the patient's blood pressure.