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A nurse is caring for a client who was just diagnosed with an ectopic pregnancy and does not require surgery.
Which of the following medications can the nurse expect to administer?

A.

Dexamethasone.

B.

Clomid.

C.

Methotrexate.

D.

Progesterone.

Answer and Explanation

The Correct Answer is C

Choice A rationale

Dexamethasone is a corticosteroid and is not used for treating ectopic pregnancy.

 

Choice B rationale

Clomid (clomiphene citrate) is used to stimulate ovulation, not to treat ectopic pregnancy.

 

Choice C rationale

Methotrexate is a chemotherapeutic agent that effectively stops the growth of ectopic pregnancy cells, allowing the pregnancy tissue to be reabsorbed by the body.

 

Choice D rationale

Progesterone supports pregnancy and is not used to treat ectopic pregnancy.


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Correct Answer is D

Explanation

Choice A rationale

Breast tenderness is considered a presumptive sign of pregnancy, as it can result from hormonal changes, but it is not definitive enough to confirm pregnancy.

Choice B rationale

Fetal heart tones detected by ultrasound are a positive sign of pregnancy. However, it is not a probable sign as it is definitive evidence of an existing pregnancy.

Choice C rationale

Fetal movement, often felt later in pregnancy, is a positive sign. It indicates an existing pregnancy but is not used to initially diagnose pregnancy.

Choice D rationale

A positive urine pregnancy test is a probable sign of pregnancy. It detects the presence of hCG (human chorionic gonadotropin), a hormone produced during pregnancy, and is a widely used indicator of probable pregnancy. .

Correct Answer is D

Explanation

Choice A rationale

Elevated WBC count is not typically associated with HELLP syndrome. HELLP syndrome involves hemolysis, elevated liver enzymes, and low platelet count.

Choice B rationale

Elevated platelet count is not a feature of HELLP syndrome. In fact, thrombocytopenia (low platelet count) is a hallmark of the condition.

Choice C rationale

Decreased BUN is not a characteristic of HELLP syndrome. The syndrome primarily affects liver function and platelets.

Choice D rationale

Elevated liver enzymes are a key diagnostic feature of HELLP syndrome, reflecting liver dysfunction and damage, which is part of the condition's pathology. .

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