Nafarelin is used as a treatment for mild to severe endometriosis. The nurse should tell the woman being treated that this medication:
a. Stimulates the secretion of gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH) by stimulating ovarian activity
b. Will treat the infection causing endometriosis
c. Should be injected into her subcutaneous tissue twice a day
d. Can cause her to experience some hot flashes and vaginal dryness
ANS: D
Potential side effects of nafarelin (a GnRH agonist) include hot flashes, vaginal dryness, mood swings, bone loss, and irregular bleeding. Nafarelin suppresses ovarian activity, rather than stimulating it, producing a medically induced menopause. It is administered as a nasal spray, not by injection. Endometriosis is not caused by an infection.
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