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The parent of a 16-year-old female tells the nurse that the child has not had a menstrual period in spite of having breast and pubic hair development. The nurse recognizes this as characteristic of which condition?
 
  a. Dysmenorrhea
  b. Hypothyroidism
  c. Primary amenorrhea
  d. Secondary amenorrhea

Question 2

A male patient wants to begin taking tadalifil (Cialis) to treat erectile dysfunction. Which aspect of this patient's history would be of concern?
 
  a. Angina pectoris
  b. Asthma
  c. Benign prostatic hypertrophy
  d. Color blindness


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Reply #1 on: Jul 23, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: C
Females who have never had a period have primary amenorrhea, which is defined as no menses by age 14 without secondary sex characteristics, or no menses by age 16 with secondary sex characteristics. Dysmenorrhea refers to painful cramping with periods. Hypothyroidism can contribute to secondary amenorrhea, which is characterized by cessation of periods for at least 6 months once menses have begun.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A
Patient with angina usually are treated with nitrates; phosphodiesterase inhibitors such as tadalifil are contraindicated in patients taking nitrates.


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