The nurse explains that the drug clomiphene (Clomid) is used in infertility treatment. What is the primary action of clomiphene (Clomid)?
a. Induces ovulation
b. Reduces endometriosis
c. Promotes implantation of a fertilized ovum
d. Inhibits excess prolactin secretion
ANS: A
Clomiphene (Clomid) induces ovulation. It may also increase sperm production, although this is an unlabeled use.
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Keeping in mind that the client is a Latino, what is the most appropriate response by the nurse? A) "Are you having pain in your leg?" B) "Tell me what you are feeling." C) "Do you need pain medication?" D) "Are you feeling alright?"
A nurse is assessing a client who complains of aching abdominal pain. To correctly assess this client, the nurse would
a. defer palpation altogether. b. give pain medication before starting. c. palpate the nonpainful areas first. d. percuss the abdomen before ausculating.
The nurse in the emergency department miscalculates, and administers the wrong dosage of an antibiotic to a 9-month-old baby. As a result, the baby suffers permanent brain damage. Which factor most likely contributed to the error?
1. Lack of adequate oral or written communication 2. Name confusion involving similar-sounding drugs 3. Mislabeled products 4. Human factors
While your patient is in surgery, you should
A. take a break while you have time. B. care for your other patients and not worry about the surgical patient. C. make the surgical bed and prepare the patient's room. D. call recovery and request the estimated time the patient will return.