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chandani

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A nurse instructs an infertile woman in self-administration of a gonadotropin-releasing hormone antagonist (Ganirelix). Which statement by the patient demonstrates understanding of where to administer the medication?
 
  The best sites for self-administration are the
  a. periumbilical area.
  b. arm.
  c. upper thigh.
  d. hip.
  e. love handles.

Question 2

A nurse is providing education to a group of nurses at a fertility clinic. The nurse asks the group, Which agents have the effect of inducing ovulation? Which responses by the nurses best demonstrate understanding? (Select all that apply.)
 
  a. Choriogonadotropin
  b. Clomiphene
  c. Menotropins
  d. Follitropins
  e. Nafarelin



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morganmarie791

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Answer to Question 1

ANS: A, C
The best sites for self-administration of Ganirelix are the periumbilical area and the upper thigh.
The arm, hip, and love handles are not recommended sites for self-administration of Ganirelix.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A, B, C, D
The agents that induce ovulation are choriogonadotropin and follitropins. Clomiphene and the menotropins also indirectly induce ovulation.
Nafarelin is indicated for the treatment of endometriosis.



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Both answers were spot on, thank you once again




 

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