Author Question: The nurse is teaching an adolescent female about the symptoms of premenstrual syndrome (PMS). What ... (Read 66 times)

fagboi · **on:** Jun 28, 2018

The nurse is teaching an adolescent female about the symptoms of premenstrual syndrome (PMS). What symptoms should the nurse include in the teaching session? (Select all that apply.)

a. Headaches
b. Fluid retention
c. Increased energy
d. Emotional changes
e. Premenstrual cravings

Question 2

The nurse is preparing to administer danazol (Danocrine) to a patient with endometriosis. What are the side effects of this medication? (Select all that apply.)

Insomnia
Hot flashes
Amenorrhea
Increased libido
Vaginal secretions

cpetit11 · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 28, 2018

Answer to Question 1

ANS: A, B, D, E
Symptoms of PMS include fluid retention (abdominal bloating, pelvic fullness, edema of the lower extremities, breast tenderness, and weight gain), behavioral or emotional changes (depression, crying spells, irritability, panic attacks, and impaired ability to concentrate), premenstrual cravings (sweets, salt, increased appetite, and food binges), headache, and backache. Fatigue rather than increased energy occurs.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A, B, C
The side effects of danazol are amenorrhea, hot flashes, vaginal dryness, insomnia, and decreased libido.