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Week 5 - 8 Final Exam: NR568 / NR 568 (Latest Update 2024 / 2025) Advanced Pharmacology for the Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner | Questions with Verified Answers | 100% Correct | Grade A - Chamberlain
Question:
benefits of progestin-only pill
Answer:
Because they lack estr...
Week 5 - 8 Final Exam: NR568 / NR
568 (Latest Update )
Advanced Pharmacology for the
Adult-Gerontology Primary Care
Nurse Practitioner | Questions with
Verified Answers | 100% Correct |
Grade A - Chamberlain
Question:
benefits of progestin-only pill
Answer:
Because they lack estrogen, minipills do not cause thromboembolic disorders,
headaches, nausea, or most of the other adverse effects associated with
combination OCs
Question:
Drawbacks of Progestin Only Pill
Answer:
less effective and are more likely to cause irregular bleeding (breakthrough
bleeding, spotting, amenorrhea, inconsistent cycle length, variations in the
volume and duration of monthly flow). Irregular bleeding is the major
drawback of these products and the principal reason that women discontinue
them.
,Question:
What are the most effective forms of contraception?
Answer:
Extremely Effective
Etonogestrel subdermal implant (Nexplanon)
Surgical sterilization
Female: tubal ligation
Male: vasectomy
Intrauterine devices
Copper T 380A (ParaGard)
Levonorgestrel T (Mirena)
Very Effective
Oral contraceptives
Combination pills
Progestin-only pills
Intramuscular medroxyprogesterone acetate (Depo-Provera)
Vaginal contraceptive ring (NuvaRing)
Contraceptive patch (Ortho Evra) 8
,Question:
Testosterone replacement
Administration
Answer:
Patches are applied once daily to the upper arm, thigh, back, or abdomen.
Testosterone gel can be prescribed as well
Used for hypogonadism, replacement therapy, and delayed puberty in males.
Question:
benefits and pt teaching for testosterone
Answer:
Benefits
treatment restores libido, increases ejaculate volume, and supports the
expression of secondary sex characteristics.
Patient Teaching
treatment will not restore fertility
good handwashing is required after application
cover application site with clothing after medication has dried
wash the application site before skin-to-skin contact with another person
females and children may experience negative effects from exposure to
testosterone
if cross-contamination occurs, wash the affected area with soap and water to
prevent absorption
, Question:
Treatment of delayed puberty
Answer:
reflects a familial pattern of delayed puberty and does not indicate pathology.
prescribe a limited course of androgen therapy off label if the psychologic
pressures of delayed sexual maturation are causing a boy significant distress.
In these cases, a limited course of androgen therapy is indicated. Both
fluoxymesterone (Androxy, Halotestin) and methyltestosterone (Methitest)
are approved for this purpose.
Question:
When is it appropriate to initiate androgen therapy (short-term and long-
term)
Answer:
If delayed puberty is the result of true hypogonadism, long-term replacement
therapy is indicated
a short term course of androgen therapy is indicated for delayed sexual
maturation that are causing a boy significant distress.
Question:
Androgen therapy
Answer:
Therapeutic Goal: To manage hypogonadism and subsequent testosterone
deficiency through testosterone supplementation.
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