Author Question: A patient received a scheduled dose of depot medroxyprogesterone acetate (DMPA) 6 weeks ago. Today, ... (Read 78 times)

ts19998 · **on:** Jun 27, 2018

A patient received a scheduled dose of depot medroxyprogesterone acetate (DMPA) 6 weeks ago. Today, the patient reports that a regular menstrual cycle is 2 weeks late. What is the first thing that should be done for this patient?

A) Perform a pregnancy test.
B) Provide prenatal counseling.
C) Discuss pregnancy termination options.
D) Explain side effects of the contraceptive.

Question 2

A pregnant 15-year-old in her first trimester has lactose intolerance and refuses to drink milk. The nurse should instruct her to try:

A. eating low-fat dairy products.
B. eating custards, aged cheese, and yogurt.
C. drinking milk only in the morning and at bedtime.
D. substituting ice cream for the milk.

blfontai · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 27, 2018

Answer to Question 1

A
Feedback:
Because the patient is receiving a contraceptive that could cause amenorrhea, and the patient's menstrual cycle is 2 weeks late, the first thing that should be done is a pregnancy test to determine if the patient is pregnant. The results of this test will determine the next course of action. Depot medroxyprogesterone acetate (DMPA) is a pregnancy category X medication, which means it should not be administered to someone who is pregnant. It is unclear if the patient was already pregnant when the last dose was provided 6 weeks prior to the current situation. It is premature to provide prenatal counseling. Depending on the results of the pregnancy test, the nurse may need to explain side effects of the contraceptive which include amenorrhea.

Answer to Question 2

B
Milk is sometimes tolerated in cooked form or in fermented dairy products such as cheese and yogurt. Lactose enzyme tables or lactose-treated milk may help alleviate the problem.