Final NR 566 Exam Questions With Complete Answers 2025
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Raloxifene (Evista) and bisphosphonates (alendronate, calcitonin) - ANSWERS-
alternatives for hormone replacement therapy
Selective Estrogen Receptor Modulators (SERMs) - ANSWERS-Tamoxifen,
toremifene, raloxifene -- provide estrogen benefits while avoiding its drawbacks
Dysfunctional uterine bleeding - ANSWERS-10-14 day course of progestin
Amenorrhea treatment - ANSWERS-progestin helps induce menstrual flow
Amenorrhea estrogen levels are low - ANSWERS-give progestin for 5-10 days
Long term progestin therapy - ANSWERS-protection against endometrial cancer
Estradiol - ANSWERS-most active estrogenic compound. oral estrogen option
Advantages of estrogen transdermal patch - ANSWERS-lower total estrogen dose.
less n/v. less fluctuation of estrogen blood levels. lower r/f DVT, PE and stroke
Femring - ANSWERS-intravaginal ring controls hot flashes and night sweats. Treats
vulval and vaginal atrophy
No gap method of changing from one OC to another - ANSWERS-go straight from
one type of OC to the other without taking a gap.
initiating OC treatment - ANSWERS-first day of menstrual cycle (no backup BC
needed) OR first sunday after onset of menses (backup BC needed for 7 days)
Initiating androgen therapy short term - ANSWERS-delayed sexual maturation
causing a boy significant distress. Limited course of Fluoxymesterone and
methyltestosterone are approved.
androgen therapy long term - ANSWERS-if delayed puberty is the result of true
hypogonadism
role of androgens in anemia - ANSWERS-promote synthesis of erythropoietin the
renal hormone that stimulates production of RBCs
Alprostadil preferred administration - ANSWERS-direct injection into the corpus
cavernosum. Rapid response
Finasteride - ANSWERS-BPH tx 5a reductase inhibitor. Causes prostate to shrink.
benefits take months
Tamsulosin - ANSWERS-BPH tx alpha adrenergic antagonist. relaxes smooth
muscle. benefits are rapid
Adverse effects of silodosin and tamsulosin - ANSWERS-r/f floppy iris syndrome
