Author Question: As the lining of the uterus sloughs away, clotting at the site of the separating blood vessels in ... (Read 49 times)

nmorano1 · **on:** Jul 23, 2018

As the lining of the uterus sloughs away, clotting at the site of the separating blood vessels in the uterus is prevented by the presence of what chemical?

A) Plasminogen
B) Fibrinolysis
C) Luteinizing hormone (LH)
D) Follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH)

Question 2

A 25-year-old female patient presents at the clinic with fever, chills, and achy joints. The patient is diagnosed with influenza A, and ribavirin is prescribed. What should the nurse include in patient teaching about this medication?

A) Advise women of childbearing age to remain on oral contraceptives for at least 1 month after finishing this medication.
B) Advise women of childbearing age that this drug is also an abortifacient.
C) Advise women of childbearing age to use barrier contraceptives.
D) Advise women of childbearing age that this drug is safe for the fetus.

vseab · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 23, 2018

Answer to Question 1

A
Feedback:
High levels of plasminogen in the uterus prevent clotting of the lining as the vessels shear off. Fibrinolysis, LH, and FSH do not contribute to clot prevention.

Answer to Question 2

C
Feedback:
For ribavirin, advise women of childbearing age to use barrier contraceptives if they are taking this drug. The drug has been associated with serious fetal effects, but it has not been associated with spontaneous abortions. Oral contraceptives should not be stopped and barrier contraceptives should be used in addition.