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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 B

Explanation

Choice A rationale

Precipitous labor is a rapid labor that typically lasts less than 3 hours. While it can result in trauma and complications, it does not inherently increase the risk for an operative delivery,

which is more often related to other factors like fetal distress or failure to progress.

Choice B rationale

Postpartum hemorrhage (PPH) is a significant concern with precipitous labor due to the rapid and forceful contractions that can cause uterine atony, leading to increased bleeding

after birth.

Choice C rationale

In a precipitous labor, the rapid delivery can cause vaginal lacerations, not a decreased risk. The swift passage of the baby through the birth canal increases the risk of tears and

trauma.

Choice D rationale

Neonatal sepsis is related to infections acquired during delivery but is not specifically linked to the speed of labor. The primary concern in precipitous labor is maternal trauma and

hemorrhage, not infection.

Correct Answer is B

Explanation

Choice A rationale

Monitoring the newborn's blood pressure does not directly address symptoms like diaphoresis, jitteriness, and lethargy. These symptoms indicate an immediate need to check blood glucose levels for hypoglycemia.

Choice B rationale

Obtaining blood glucose by heel stick is the correct step because diaphoresis, jitteriness, and lethargy in a newborn are classic signs of hypoglycemia. Timely detection and correction of blood glucose levels are critical.

Choice C rationale

Placing the newborn in a radiant warmer might help maintain body temperature but does not address the root cause of the symptoms, which is likely hypoglycemia.

Choice D rationale

Initiating phototherapy is used to treat jaundice (high bilirubin levels) and is not indicated for managing symptoms of hypoglycemia like diaphoresis, jitteriness, and lethargy.

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