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Question 1 of 5

A woman at 25 weeks gestation comes to the clinic for her prenatal visit. The nurse notices that her face and lower extremities are swollen, and her blood pressure is 154/94 mm Hg. The woman states that she has had headaches and blurry vision but thought she was just tired. What should the nurse suspect?

A. Eclampsia

B. Preeclampsia

C. Diabetes type 1

D. Preterm labor

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Preeclampsia

Question 2 of 5

A primiparous woman was vigilant in avoiding medications and herbs during her pregnancy and states that she is similarly committed to protecting her baby's health now that she is breast-feeding. What principle should guide the woman's use of medications while breast-feeding?

A. Very few medications are explicitly contraindicated while breast-feeding.

B. It is generally safer to use herbs rather than medications while breast-feeding.

C. Most women can resume their prepregnancy medication regimen after delivery.

D. Most medications are contraindicated while a woman is breast-feeding.

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Most medications are contraindicated while a woman is breast-feeding.

Question 3 of 5

A woman has been unable to conceive for many months and will soon begin treatment with clomiphene (Clomid). What health education should the nurse provide to this patient?

A. Avoid drinking alcohol while taking Clomid.

B. Perform daily OTC pregnancy tests beginning the day after taking Clomid.

C. Take her basal temperature between 5 to 10 days after taking Clomid.

D. Report any numbness or tingling in her hands or lips to her care provider.

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Take her basal temperature between 5 to 10 days after taking Clomid.

Question 4 of 5

A woman who began labor several hours ago is to be administered oxytocin. What is the goal of oxytocin therapy?

A. Prevent postpartum bleeding

B. Decrease fetal hyperactivity

C. Augment weak or irregular contractions

D. Diminish periods of relaxation

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Augment weak or irregular contractions

Question 5 of 5

A woman is at 42 weeks of gestation. Which of the following medications will be administered to promote cervical ripening?

A. Calcium gluconate

B. Magnesium sulfate

C. Terbutaline (Brethine)

D. Dinoprostone (Cervidil)

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Dinoprostone (Cervidil)

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