Injectable progestins (DMPA, Depo-Provera) are a good ...

[kshipps]

Injectable progestins (DMPA, Depo-Provera) are a good contraceptive choice for women who
 
  a. Want menstrual regularity and predictability
  b. Have a history of thrombotic problems or breast cancer
  c. Have difficulty remembering to take oral contraceptives daily
  d. Are homeless or mobile and rarely receive health care

Question 2

The nurse caring for the postpartum woman understands that breast engorgement is caused by
 
  a. Overproduction of colostrum
  b. Accumulation of milk in the lactiferous ducts and glands
  c. Hyperplasia of mammary tissue
  d. Congestion of veins and lymphatics

[nicoleclaire22]

Answer to Question 1

C
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A Disadvantages of injectable progestins are prolonged amenorrhea and uterine
bleeding.
B Use of injectable progestin carries an increased risk of venous thrombosis and
thromboembolism.
C Advantages of DMPA include a contraceptive effectiveness comparable to that
of combined oral contraceptives with the requirement of only four injections a
year.
D To be effective, DMPA injections must be administered every 11 to 13 weeks.
Access to health care is necessary to prevent pregnancy or potential
complications.

Answer to Question 2

D
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A Breast engorgement is not the result of overproduction of colostrum.
B Accumulation of milk in the lactiferous ducts and glands does not cause breast
engorgement.
C Hyperplasia of mammary tissue does not cause breast engorgement.
D Breast engorgement is caused by the temporary congestion of veins and
lymphatics.

[kshipps]

Gracias!

[duy1981999]

Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it