A woman is inquiring about the effectiveness of birth control methods
She is considering diaphragm, condoms, oral contraceptives, and Implanon. Of these choices, which method can the nurse advise as being the most reliable?
A) Diaphragms
B) Condoms
C) Oral contraceptives
D) Implanon
Ans: D
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With regard to medications, herbs, shots, and other substances normally encountered, the maternity nurse should be aware that:
a. Both prescription and over-the-counter (OTC) drugs that otherwise are harmless can be made hazardous by metabolic deficiencies of the fetus. b. The greatest danger of drug-caused developmental deficits in the fetus is seen in the final trimester. c. Killed-virus vaccines (e.g., tetanus) should not be given during pregnancy, but live-virus vaccines (e.g., measles) are permissible. d. No convincing evidence exists that secondhand smoke is potentially dangerous to the fetus.
In a client with esophageal varices who is receiving vasopressin, the nurse would closely monitor for
a. chest pain. b. dramatic onset of hypotension. c. perforated esophagus. d. pulmonary effusion.
An induced abortion patient calls the nurse to report postprocedure symptoms. Which of the following would not cause the nurse to request her to come into the office for care?
1. Abdominal tenderness when pressure applied 2. Chills and a fever of 101° F 3. Return of her period in less than 6 weeks 4. Foul-smelling vaginal discharge
The client receives tamoxifen (Nolvadex) for treatment of breast cancer. She asks the nurse why the medicine works. What is the best response by the nurse?
1. "Tamoxifen (Nolvadex) works by inhibiting the metabolism of breast cancer cells.". 2. "Tamoxifen (Nolvadex) works by blocking estrogen receptors on breast tissue.". 3. "Tamoxifen (Nolvadex) works by inhibiting the cellular mitosis of breast cancer.". 4. "Tamoxifen (Nolvadex) works by binding to the DNA of breast cancer cells.".