Explain the mechanism of action and side effects of oral contraceptives
What will be an ideal response?
Commonly consists of synthetic estrogen and progestin in a combination that prevents ovulation by suppressing the release of pituitary gonadotrophic hormones that regulates the growth and maturation of ovarian follicles and ovulation. These hormones also induce changes in the cervical mucus and in the endometrial lining to prevent implantation. Side effects include blood hypercoagulability due to increased synthesis of coagulation factors and hypertension secondary to increased synthesis of angiotensinogen.
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a. Bleeding during tooth brushing b. Painful blisters at the lip border c. Red, velvety patches on the buccal mucosa d. White, curdlike plaques on the posterior tongue
The nurse is caring for a client who is prescribed phenytoin (Dilantin). To most effectively administer this agent, the nurse will:
1. hold the enteral feeding two hours before and two hours after giving phenytoin (Dilantin). 2. check the client's phenytoin (Dilantin) level before administering the dose. 3. request an alternate form and route to administer the phenytoin (Dilantin). 4. dilute the liquid form of phenytoin (Dilantin) with 100 mL of water.
Farm residency usually refers to
1. Regions that have fewer than six persons per square mile 2. Residency outside areas zoned as "city limits," usually implying involvement in agriculture 3. Counties in metro areas with fewer than 1 million people 4. Areas adjacent to highly populated cities
A patient who can barely ambulate with a walker at home is having a left total knee replacement. What is the most appropriate category for this surgery?
a. Urgent b. Restorative c. Simple d. Palliative