Bromocriptine (Parlodel) is prescribed for an infertile woman. The nurse understands that the reason for this prescription is most likely to counteract which substance?
a. Progesterone
b. Alkaline phosphatase
c. Prolactin
d. Glucose
C
Prolactin is counteracted by bromocriptine. Infertility may occur in association with excessive prolactin secretion.
Progesterone, alkaline phosphatase, and glucose are not counteracted by bromocriptine.
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