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A 20-year-old woman has been prescribed estrogen. As with all women taking estrogen, the nurse will carefully monitor the patient for which of the following?
 
  A) Lack of secondary sexual characteristics
  B) Cardiovascular complications
  C) Early epiphyseal closure
  D) Decreased libido

Question 2

Alendronate (Fosamax) is prescribed for a 67-year-old postmenopausal woman. In order to help prevent gastrointestinal distress, the nurse will advise the patient to
 
  A) stand or sit upright for at least 30 minutes after taking alendronate..
  B) avoid drinking water with the drug.
  C) lift weights in the gym at least five times a week.
  D) take calcium and vitamin D supplements.



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Answer to Question 1

B

Answer to Question 2

A





 

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