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?
Dexamethasone.
Clomid.
Methotrexate.
Progesterone.
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 C
Explanation
Choice A rationale
Clapping hands to assess hearing is not a reliable method and could startle the baby for reasons unrelated to hearing ability.
Choice B rationale
While a newborn might respond to visual stimuli, this is not a definitive method to assess hearing.
Choice C rationale
Routine hearing screenings using objective tests are the best way to determine a newborn's hearing ability, providing accurate and early detection of potential hearing issues.
Choice D rationale
This statement is misleading, as some forms of hearing loss can be inherited. It's important to use accurate methods to assess newborn hearing.
Correct Answer is B
Explanation
Choice A rationale
Prolapsed cord involves the umbilical cord descending into the birth canal ahead of the fetus, which is a critical emergency but presents differently, typically with changes in fetal
heart rate and the cord being palpable or visible.
Choice B rationale
Abruptio placentae is characterized by the premature separation of the placenta from the uterine wall, which can cause severe abdominal pain, vaginal bleeding, and is a medical
emergency requiring immediate intervention to prevent maternal and fetal complications.
Choice C rationale
Placenta previa involves the placenta partially or completely covering the cervical opening, which can cause painless vaginal bleeding but does not typically present with severe
abdominal pain.
Choice D rationale
Incompetent cervix is associated with painless cervical dilation and potential preterm labor but not typically with severe abdominal pain and acute vaginal bleeding as seen with
abruptio placentae