A patient is to receive fetility drugs prior to in vitro fertilization. The expected action of this medication is:
1. Prolonging of the luteal phase.
2. Stimulation of ovulation.
3. Suppression of menstruation.
4. Promotion of cervical mucus production.
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Rationale 1: The luteal phase occurs after ovulation.
Rationale 2: Fertility drugs are administered to infertile women to increase follicular growth and maturation of the follicles, and to stimulate ovulation.
Rationale 3: Fertility drugs do not suppress menstruation.
Rationale 4: Fertility drugs do not promote the production of cervical mucus.
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