Author Question: A nurse provides teaching for a female patient with anemia who has had cancer chemotherapy and who ... (Read 47 times)

OSWALD · **on:** Jul 23, 2018

A nurse provides teaching for a female patient with anemia who has had cancer chemotherapy and who will begin treatment with testosterone. Which statement by the patient indicates understanding of the teaching?

a. Facial hair may develop with this drug but will go away over time.
b. I may experience an increase in breast size while taking this drug.
c. Testosterone may increase my high-density lipoprotein (HDL) cholesterol and reduce my low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol.
d. Testosterone treats anemia by stimulating the synthesis of a renal hormone.

Question 2

Which are indications for early induction of labor? (Select all that apply.)

a. Abruptio placentae
b. Active genital herpes infection
c. Gestational hypertension
d. Premature rupture of the membranes
e. Umbilical cord prolapse

juiceman1987 · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 23, 2018

Answer to Question 1

ANS: D
Testosterone can be used to treat refractory anemias in men and women. It works by stimulating the synthesis of erythropoietin, a renal hormone that stimulates the production of red blood cells. Virilization effects can be permanent if the hormone is not withdrawn, so patients developing facial hair and other signs should be told to report this to the provider. Breast enlargement occurs in males taking this drug. Testosterone reduces HDL cholesterol and increases LDL cholesterol.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A, C, D
Indications for early induction of labor include abruptio placentae, gestational hypertension, and premature rupture of the membranes. Active genital herpes infection and umbilical cord prolapse are contraindications to induction, even at term, because they can involve significant harm to the fetus.