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Drugs acting on the reproductive system
MULTIPLE RESPONSE
Select all that apply.
1.
Oestrogens produce a wide variety of systemic
effects. Effects attributed to oestrogen include:
a.
protecting the heart from atherosclerosis.
b.
retaining calcium in the bones.
c.
maintaining the secondary female sex
characteristics.
d.
relaxing the gravid uterus to prolong pregnancy.
e.
stimulating the uterus to increase the chances of
conception.
f.
relaxing blood vessels.
2.
A woman is taking clomiphene after 6 years of
inability to conceive a child. The woman will need
to be informed about which of the following?
a.
the need for a complete physical and pelvic
examination before each course of drug therapy
b.
the risks and hazards of multiple births
c.
the importance of scheduling treatments and
intercourse to increase the chance of conception
d.
the need to use oral contraceptives during drug
therapy
e.
the need to report blurred vision
f.
common adverse effects include light-headedness,
dizziness, and drowsiness
3.
A woman is receiving an oxytocic drug to stimulate
labour. The care of this woman would include which
of the following?
a.
monitoring of fetal heart rate during labour
b.
regulation of drug delivery between contractions
c.
administration of blood pressure–lowering drugs
to balance hypertensive effects
d.
monitoring of maternal blood pressure
periodically during and after administration
e.
close monitoring of maternal blood loss following
delivery
f.
isolation of mother and newborn to prevent
infection
