Author Question: Progesterone is released into the bloodstream of a female when her developing follicle ruptures. ... (Read 64 times)

Engineer · **on:** Jul 23, 2018

Progesterone is released into the bloodstream of a female when her developing follicle ruptures. What physiologic effect might the woman experience related to the release of progesterone into the woman's body? (Select all that apply.)

A) Diarrhea
B) Abdominal fullness
C) Increased appetite
D) Breast atrophy
E) Bloating

Question 2

The nurse admits a child to the pediatric unit who has an abnormally high serum iron level. What chelating agent will be appropriate to treat this child?

A) Calcium disodium edetate
B) Deferoxamine
C) Dimercaprol
D) Succimer

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

Answer to Question 1

B, C, E
Feedback:
The woman experiences increased body temperature, increased appetite, breast tenderness, bloating and abdominal fullness, constipation, among other symptomsthe effects associated with progesterone, which is released into the system when the follicle ruptures. Breast atrophy is an effect of estrogen; diarrhea is not related to progesterone.

Answer to Question 2

B
Feedback:
Deferoxamine is given IM, IV, or subcutaneously to treat elevated iron levels. Calcium disodium edetate and succimer are used to treat elevated lead levels. Dimercaprol treats arsenic, gold, and mercury poisoning.