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aabwk4

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The patient is due to begin her treatment for infertility with the drug clomiphene (Clomid). She is anxious to begin the treatment and asks her health care provider how soon she can begin taking the drug.
 
  The most appropriate response of the health care provider is that she can begin taking the medi-cation on:
  a. Day 14 of her menstrual cycle
  b. Day 7 of her menstrual cycle
  c. Day 5 of her menstrual cycle
  d. Day 2 of her menstrual cycle

Question 2

A female patient taking a fertility drug is at risk for developing ovarian hyperstimulation syn-drome (OHSS). What symptom may manifest as a result of this syndrome?
 
  a. Ascites
  b. Excessive urination
  c. Hypertension
  d. Bone pain


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Reply #1 on: Jul 23, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: C
Following a negative pregnancy test, clomiphene therapy is started on the third to fifth day of the cycle.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A
OHSS can lead to ascites, pleural effusion, hypovolemia, hypotension, oliguria, and electrolyte imbalance.


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Reply 2 on: Jul 23, 2018
Excellent

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YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

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