Author Question: The nurse is reviewing the process of male maturation with a new mother who has given birth to a ... (Read 67 times)

jman1234 · **on:** Jul 23, 2018

The nurse is reviewing the process of male maturation with a new mother who has given birth to a male child. The nurse explains that shortly after birth:

1. testosterone production is stimulated by the adrenal glands.
2. the pituitary gland secretes testosterone.
3. the Leydig cells are inactivated until the onset of puberty.
4. luteinizing hormone is released.

Question 2

The nurse is preparing to instruct a nonpregnant client on the use of misoprostol (Cytotec) for a health problem. For which purposes other than medical abortion can this medication be used?

Standard Text: Select all that apply.
1. Prophylaxis for ulcers caused by NSAIDs
2. Kidney transplant rejection prophylaxis
3. Treatment of hemorrhagic cystitis
4. Treatment of hydatidiform mole
5. Treatment for menstrual irregularities

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

Answer to Question 1

Correct Answer: 3
Rationale 1: Testosterone is not stimulated by the adrenal glands.
Rationale 2: The pituitary gland does not secrete testosterone.
Rationale 3: After birth, the Leydig cells are inactive until puberty, when they are activated by the gonadotropins, which are secreted by the pituitary gland.
Rationale 4: Luteinizing hormone is not released until puberty.
Global Rationale: After birth, the Leydig cells are inactive until puberty, when they are activated by the gonadotropins, which are secreted by the pituitary gland. Testosterone is not stimulated by the adrenal glands. The pituitary gland does not secrete testosterone. Luteinizing hormone is not released until puberty.

Answer to Question 2

Correct Answer: 1,2
Rationale 1: This medication is FDA approved for prophylaxis of ulcers caused by NSAIDs.
Rationale 2: This medication is used off-label for kidney transplant rejection prophylaxis.
Rationale 3: This medication is not used to treat hemorrhagic cystitis.
Rationale 4: This medication is not used to treat hydatidiform mole.
Rationale 5: This medication is not used for menstrual irregularities.
Global Rationale: Cytotec is FDA approved for prophylaxis of ulcers caused by NSAIDs and is used off-label for kidney transplant rejection prophylaxis. It is not used to treat hemorrhagic cystitis, hydatidiform mole, or for menstrual irregularities.