A nurse reads in a patient's chart that the Bethesda system ...

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A nurse reads in a patient's chart that the Bethesda system terminology used to describe her cervical cytology and histology is AIS. What can the nurse conclude about this woman's treatment?
 
  A.
  Follow-up in 1 month
  B.
  Possible chemotherapy
  C.
  Repeat test in 3 months
  D.
  Use of luprolide (Lupron)

Question 2

A patient is in the clinic for an annual exam. Her past medical history includes endometriosis for which she takes medroxyprogesterone (Depo-Provera). What assessment finding would the nurse relate to the medical condition or medication?
 
  A.
  20-lb weight gain
  B.
  Cold intolerance
  C.
  Facial acne
  D.
  Facial hair growth

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Answer to Question 1

ANS: B
The Bethesda System terminology describes categories of epithelial cell abnormalities. The categories are ASC (atypical squamous cells), LSIL (low-grade squamous intraepithelial lesions), HSIL (high-grade squamous intraepithelial lesions), AGC (atypical glandular cells), and AIS (adenocarcinoma in situ). Treatment for cancer of the cervix includes surgery, chemotherapy, radiation, or a combination of these. The other options are not appropriate for this situation.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A
Depo-Provera is used to treat endometriosis, but one undesirable side effect is weight gain. Danazol (Danocrine) is also used to treat this condition, but side effects of acne and facial hair growth cause this medication to be prescribed less often. Cold intolerance is not a common side effect of medications used to treat endometriosis.

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