This topic contains a solution. Click here to go to the answer
« previous next »

Author Question: An infertile patient has received two 5-day courses of clomiphene (Clomid) to help her conceive. An ... (Read 71 times)

Wadzanai

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 528
on: Jul 23, 2018
An infertile patient has received two 5-day courses of clomiphene (Clomid) to help her conceive. An ultrasound 1 week after the last dose reveals that follicular maturation has occurred without ovulation.
 
  The nurse expects the next step for this patient to be:
  a. administration of human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG).
  b. an order for cabergoline to be given twice weekly.
  c. evaluation of ovarian and pituitary function.
  d. repeating clomiphene once daily for 5 days.

Question 2

A patient is being treated for infertility. An examination reveals cervical mucus that is scant, thick, and sticky. The nurse suspects that the patient has been taking which medication?
 
  a. Clomiphene (Clomid)
  b. Estrogen
  c. Follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH)
  d. Progesterone


Related Topics

Need homework help now?

Ask unlimited questions for free

Ask a Question
Marked as best answer by a Subject Expert

brittrenee

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 321
Reply #1 on: Jul 23, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: A
When treatment with clomiphene has failed to produce ovulation after two courses, hCG is used to promote ovulation after follicular maturation has occurred. Cabergoline is used to treat hyperprolactinemia when excessive prolactin secretion occurs. Ovarian and pituitary function should be evaluated before a patient begins treatment with clomiphene. If ovulation had occurred, another cycle of clomiphene would be indicated.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A
Because clomiphene has antiestrogenic actions, it can force the production of scant and viscous cervical mucus, which interferes with conception. Estrogen is given to create a favorable cervical mucous environment that is more hospitable to sperm. FSH and progesterone do not alter cervical mucus in this way.


Wadzanai

  • Member
  • Posts: 528
Reply 2 on: Jul 23, 2018
Wow, this really help

  • Member
  • Posts:
Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Gracias!

« previous next »
 

Did you know?

The average person is easily confused by the terms pharmaceutics and pharmacology, thinking they are one and the same. Whereas pharmaceutics is the science of preparing and dispensing drugs (otherwise known as the science of pharmacy), pharmacology is the study of medications.

Did you know?

The first documented use of surgical anesthesia in the United States was in Connecticut in 1844.

Did you know?

Hypertension is a silent killer because it is deadly and has no significant early symptoms. The danger from hypertension is the extra load on the heart, which can lead to hypertensive heart disease and kidney damage. This occurs without any major symptoms until the high blood pressure becomes extreme. Regular blood pressure checks are an important method of catching hypertension before it can kill you.

Did you know?

Acetaminophen (Tylenol) in overdose can seriously damage the liver. It should never be taken by people who use alcohol heavily; it can result in severe liver damage and even a condition requiring a liver transplant.

Did you know?

The people with the highest levels of LDL are Mexican American males and non-Hispanic black females.

Taking a Patient’s Temperature with a Tympanic Thermometer Taking a Patient’s Temperature with a Tympanic Thermometer
Building competency in patient centered care Building competency in patient centered care
Patient teaching: abdominal assessment Patient teaching: abdominal assessment
A medical assistant helps a patient walk with a gait belt. A medical assistant helps a patient walk with a gait belt.
A goniometer is used to measure range of motion of the patient’s arm. A goniometer is used to measure range of motion of the patient’s arm.
A patient is talking to the nurse about her husband’s abuse and attempt to strangle her. She ... A patient is talking to the nurse about her husband’s abuse and attempt to strangle her. She ...
Video: PET Scan Animation

For a complete list of videos, visit our video library