Author Question: A 22-year-old woman began using oral contraceptives several months ago and has presented for an ... (Read 37 times)

mwit1967 · **on:** Jul 23, 2018

A 22-year-old woman began using oral contraceptives several months ago and has presented for an appointment to discuss recent worrisome changes in her health status.

Which of the following changes in the woman's health may the nurse potentially attribute to the use of oral contraceptives? A) Fatigue
B) Frequent high blood pressure readings
C) Frequent headaches without aura
D) Nausea and vomiting

Question 2

An infant's mother is reluctant for the nurse to administer a suppository to her baby, stating, It just seems so terribly invasive. What principle should guide the nurse's use of suppositories in infant patients?

A) Suppositories are generally avoided unless absolutely necessary, due to the risk of injuring the rectal mucosa.
B) Suppositories can be an effective means of administering medications to infants, since oral administration is often challenging.
C) Suppositories should only be administered after the nurse manually clears the infant's rectum.
D) Suppositories are poorly absorbed in infants due to their immature gastrointestinal tract.

stano32 · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 23, 2018

Answer to Question 1

B
Feedback:
It is very important to monitor for adverse drug effects such as high blood pressure, gallbladder disease, and blood-clotting disorders, which may be associated with oral contraceptive use. Headaches, nausea, and fatigue are not among the more common adverse effects of oral contraceptives.

Answer to Question 2

B
Feedback:
Suppositories are an effective way of administering medications to infants. They do not require manual clearing of the rectum prior to administration. Suppositories are well absorbed.