Nafarelin (200 mcg bid per nasal spray) currently is used as a treatment for mild-to-severe endometriosis. The nurse should tell the woman taking this medication that the drug:
a. Stimulates the secretion of gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH), thereby stimulating ovarian activity.
b. Should be sprayed into one nostril every other day.
c. Should be injected into subcutaneous tissue BID.
d. Can cause her to experience some hot flashes and vaginal dryness.
D
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A Nafarelin is a GnRH agonist that suppresses the secretion of GnRH.
B Nafarelin is administered twice daily by nasal spray.
C Nafarelin is administered intranasally.
D Nafarelin is a GnRH agonist, and its side effects are similar to those of meno-pause. The hypoestrogenism effect results in hot flashes and vaginal dryness.
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