The nurse working with a patient who has infertility concerns ...

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The nurse working with a patient who has infertility concerns should be aware that Lu-pron (Leuprolide acetate, a gonadotropin-releasing hormone GnRH agonist) may be prescribed for an infertile woman to treat:
 
  a. Anovulatory cycles.
  b. Uterine fibroids.
  c. Polycystic ovarian disease (POD).
  d. Luteal phase inadequacy.

Question 2

Which of the following would be a major disadvantage of any pain-relief method that also affects awareness of the mother?
 
  A) The father's coaching role may be disrupted at times.
  B) The infant may show increased drowsiness.
  C) The mother may have continued memory loss postpartum.
  D) The mother may have difficulty working effectively with contractions.

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Answer to Question 1

B

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A Anovulatory cycles would be treated with Clomid, Serophene, Pergonal, or Profasi, all of which stimulate ovulation induction.
B Lupron (Leuprolide acetate) is used to treat endometriosis and uterine fibroids.
C Metrodin is used to treat POD.
D Progesterone is used to treat luteal phase inadequacy.

Answer to Question 2

D