A patient is in the clinic for an annual exam. Her past medical history includes endometriosis for which she takes medroxyprogesterone (Depo-Provera). What assessment finding would the nurse relate to the medical condition or medication?
A.
20-lb weight gain
B.
Cold intolerance
C.
Facial acne
D.
Facial hair growth
ANS: A
Depo-Provera is used to treat endometriosis, but one undesirable side effect is weight gain. Danazol (Danocrine) is also used to treat this condition, but side effects of acne and facial hair growth cause this medication to be prescribed less often. Cold intolerance is not a common side effect of medications used to treat endometriosis.
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