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mp14

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Which of the following statements is true about primary dysmenorrhea?
 
  a. It occurs in young multiparous women.
  b. It is experienced by all women.
  c. It may be due to excessive endometrial prostaglandin.
  d. It is unaffected by oral contraceptives.

Question 2

The nurse is caring for a child with iron deficiency anemia and has been ordered to administer 3 mg/kg/day of ferrous fumarate in one to two divided doses. This tells the nurse which of the following?
 
  A) The child requires a prophylactic dose of iron.
  B) The child has mild to moderate iron deficiency.
  C) The child has severe iron deficiency.
  D) The child is being prepared for packed red blood cell administration.


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Reply #1 on: Jun 27, 2018
Answer to Question 1

C
Some women produce excessive endometrial prostaglandin during the luteal phase of the menstrual cycle. Prostaglandin diffuses into endometrial tissue and causes uterine cramping.

Answer to Question 2

B


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