A patient who has endometriosis has been unable to conceive. She asks the nurse about medications to treat the condition. What will the nurse tell the patient?
a. Combination oral contraceptives are ef-fective for improving fertility.
b. Gonadotropin-releasing hormone agonists are used for long-term treatment.
c. Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs are second-line agents for treating pain.
d. Pharmacologic agents used to treat endo-metriosis do not enhance fertility.
Question 2
A patient who is malnourished has scaling, cracked skin on the arms and face. The patient is irritable, anxious, and has difficulty sleeping. The patient complains of soreness of the tongue and mouth.
When teaching this patient about vitamin therapy for this disorder, the nurse will tell the patient to report which side effects? a. Abdominal cramps and diarrhea
b. Flushing, dizziness, and nausea
c. Migraine headaches
d. Numbness of feet and hands
Calipers being used to measure body fat on the triceps of a patient.
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Regions of the Brain Affected by Antianxiety Medications
Patient with osteoarthritis.