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james9437

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A client asks the nurse to explain the action of mifepristone. The nurse's best response is:
 
  a. It stimulates uterine contractions, so a fertilized egg cannot remain implanted.
  b. It acts directly on the lining of the uterus to increase the amount of menstrual flow.
  c. It inhibits progesterone, making the lining of the uterus unsuitable for implantation of a fertilized egg.
  d. It inhibits the ovarian follicle, so that estrogen is not released so ovulation doesn't occur.

Question 2

Clients receiving oral contraceptives containing progestin only should be instructed that they are more likely to experience:
 
  a. GI upset. c. weight gain.
  b. menstrual irregularities. d. edema.


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Jody Vaughn

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Reply #1 on: Jul 24, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: C

Feedback
A Incorrect: This is not the action of mifepristone.
B Incorrect: This is not the action of mifepristone.
C Correct: This is the action of mifepristone.
D Incorrect: This is not the action of mifepristone.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B

Feedback
A Incorrect: This is as common with all types of oral contraceptives.
B Correct: Most combination oral contraceptives do not have this adverse effect.
C Incorrect: This is as common with all types of oral contraceptives.
D Incorrect: This is as common with all types of oral contraceptives.


james9437

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Reply 2 on: Jul 24, 2018
Great answer, keep it coming :)

helenmarkerine

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Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

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