NCLEX Pharmacology Quiz 24 Hormonal And Reproductive Drugs

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    Julia is a mother who is receiving oxytocin therapy. The nurse must continuously evaluate:

    • Membrane integrity
    • Uterine contractions
    • Cervical dilation
    • Cervical effacement
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  • 2. 

    Which of the following is a contraindication for use of oxytocin to induce labor?

    • Missed abortion

    • Placenta previa

    • Hyperbilirubinemia

    • Pregnancy past due date

    Correct Answer
    A. Placenta previa
    Explanation
    Use of oxytocin is contraindicated in the presence of placenta previa. Labor induction in this condition could be fatal to the fetus. Placenta previa is an indication for cesarean section.

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  • 3. 

    During labor induction with oxytocin. the nurse knows that relaxation of vascular smooth muscle can cause:

    • Hypertension. premature atrial contractions

    • Hyperglycemia. premature ventricular contractions

    • Hyperglycemia. hypertension

    • Hypotension and flushing

    Correct Answer
    A. Hypotension and flushing
    Explanation
    Relaxation of vascular smooth muscle will cause vasodilation leading to hypotension and flushing.

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  • 4. 

    Estrogen is given in the management of all of the following conditions except:

    • Dysfunctional uterine bleeding

    • Primary hypogonadism

    • Suppression of ovulation

    • Endometrial carcinoma

    Correct Answer
    A. Endometrial carcinoma
    Explanation
    Estrogen is given in the management of dysfunctional uterine bleeding. primary hypogonadism. and suppression of ovulation. Choices A. B. and C are all indicators for estrogen treatment.

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  • 5. 

    A constant dose of estrogen with varying doses of progestin are found in:

    • Monophasic pills

    • Depo-Provera

    • Triphasic pills

    • Biphasic pills

    Correct Answer
    A. Biphasic pills
    Explanation
    Choice A is incorrect because monophasic pills have a constant dose of estrogen and progestin throughout the month. Choice B is incorrect because Depo-Provera is a progestin product only. Choice C is incorrect because triphasic pills may have variations in estrogen as well as progestin levels.

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  • 6. 

    Androgens are medically indicated in the management of all of the following except:

    • Hirsutism

    • Hypogonadism

    • Metabolic stimulation in prepubertal boys

    • Body building

    Correct Answer
    A. Body building
    Explanation
    Androgens can be dangerous drugs and are medically indicated only in severe conditions. such as female hirsutism or male hypogonadism. and as metabolic stimulator.

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  • 7. 

    Progestins have been known to cause which of the following:

    • Decrease HDL level

    • Increase aspartate transaminase

    • Increase HDL levels

    • Decrease aspartate transaminase

    Correct Answer
    A. Decrease HDL level
    Explanation
    Progestins decrease HDL levels. which may predispose the client to increased cardiac risk.

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  • 8. 

    A relative contraindication to therapy with androgens is:

    • Hepatic failure

    • Pregnancy

    • Prostate cancer

    • Hypogonadism

    Correct Answer
    A. Hepatic failure
    Explanation
    Hepatic failure is considered a relative contraindication because antiandrogens have been known to cause hepatic toxicity. Choice B is incorrect because pregnancy is considered an absolute contraindication. Prostate cancer is an indication for antiandrogen administration. Hypogonadism would not be considered a contraindication. but it most certainly is not an indication for therapy.

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  • 9. 

    Which drug is used to manage preterm labor by causing smooth muscle relaxation?

    • Oxytocin

    • Prostaglandin

    • Ritodrine

    • Estrogen

    Correct Answer
    A. Ritodrine
    Explanation
    Ritodrine is used to arrest uterine contractions in preterm labor. Oxytocin is used to stimulate labor.

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  • 10. 

    Which of the following drugs poses the greatest threat to an insulin-dependent diabetic who is pregnant?

    • Ritodrine hydrochloride

    • Oxytocin

    • Prostaglandin

    • Ergotrate

    Correct Answer
    A. Ritodrine hydrochloride
    Explanation
    The only drug that poses a threat to diabetics who are pregnant is ritodrine.

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