Author Question: Nafarelin (Synarel) is currently used as a treatment for mild to severe endometriosis. The nurse ... (Read 124 times)

neverstopbelieb · **on:** Jun 27, 2018

Nafarelin (Synarel) is currently used as a treatment for mild to severe endometriosis. The nurse should tell the woman taking this medication that the drug

a. Stimulates the secretion of gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH), thereby
stimulating ovarian activity
b. Should be sprayed into one nostril every other day
c. Should be injected into subcutaneous tissue BID
d. Can cause her to experience some hot flashes and vaginal dryness

Question 2

What is an appropriate statement for the nurse to make to parents of a child who has had a barium enema to correct an intussusception?

a. I will call the physician when the baby passes his first stool.
b. I am going to dilate the anal sphincter with a gloved finger to help the baby pass
the barium.
c. I would like you to save all the soiled diapers so I can inspect them.
d. Add cereal to the baby's formula to help him pass the barium.

mammy1697 · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 27, 2018

Answer to Question 1

D
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A Nafarelin is a GnRH agonist that suppresses the secretion of
gonadotrophin-releasing hormone.
B Nafarelin is administered twice daily by nasal spray.
C Nafarelin is administered intranasally.
D Nafarelin is a GnRH agonist, and its side effects are similar to those of
menopause. The hypoestrogenism effect results in hot flashes and vaginal
dryness.

Answer to Question 2

C
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A The physician does not need to be notified when the infant passes the first stool.
B Dilating the anal sphincter is not appropriate for the child after a barium enema.
C The nurse needs to inspect diapers after a barium enema because it is important
to document the passage of barium and note the characteristics of the stool.
D After reduction, the infant is given clear liquids and the diet is gradually
increased.