A client who has come to the clinic is diagnosed with endometriosis. Which of the following would the nurse expect the physician to prescribe as a first-line treatment?
A) Progestins
B) Antiestrogens
C) Gonadotropin-releasing hormone analogues
D) NSAIDs
A
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Although progestins, antiestrogens, and gonadotrophin-releasing analogues are used as treatment options for endometriosis, NSAIDS are considered the first-line treatment to reduce pain.
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a. fiscal b. budget c. calendar d. federal government
Pain does not affect quality of life
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
J.G.'s physician comes to the ICuto assess J.G. and tells you to "watch out" because J.G. is about to go into alcohol withdrawal delirium. the physician writes several medication orders. What medications are commonly prescribed for patients withdrawing from alcohol? Select all that apply.
a. Benzodiazepines, such as chlordiazepoxide (Librium) b. Naltrexone (Revia), an opioid-reversal agent c. Acamprosate (Campral), an alcohol deterrent agent d. Clonidine (Catapres), an alpha-adrenergic blocker e. Antiepileptic drugs, such as carbamazepine (Tegretol) . Disulfiram (Antabuse), an alcohol deterrent agent g. Atenolol (Tenormin), a beta-adrenergic blocker Explain the rationale for each of the drugs used during acute alcohol withdrawal. What chronic health problems are associated with alcoholism? What laboratory tests might the physician order to assess for nutritional deficiencies or other medical problems J.G. is experiencing?
When planning patient care, a goal can be described as
a. A statement describing the patient's accomplishments without a time restriction. b. A realistic statement predicting any negative responses to treatments. c. A broad statement describing a desired change in patient behavior. d. An identified long-term nursing diagnosis.