NSG 6320 AGNP BOARD EXAM WOMENS HEALTH PRESCRIPTION (101 QUESTIONS) Question: Which of the following is NOT a common side effect associated with the use of etonogestrel/ethinyl estradiol (NuvaRin... g), a contraceptive vaginal ring? Vaginitis Breast tenderness Increased appetite Severe headache Correct Explanation: A common side effect NOT associated with the use of etonogestrel/ethinyl estradiol (NuvaRing) is severe headache. The systemic side effects of NuvaRing are the same as with oral contraceptives. Vaginitis and local skin irritation may occur with the use of the intravaginal ring. Danger signs of contraceptives can be remembered using the acronym ACHES: A-Severe abdominal pain (may be indicative of hepatic tumors); C- Severe chest pain or shortness of breath; H-Severe headaches; E-eye problems (blurredvision, flashing lights, or blindness); S-Severe leg pain. Question: A common side effect associated with the use of progestin-only contraceptives is: depression. amenorrhea. Correct hypertension. edema. Explanation: Common side effects of progestin-only contraceptives are menstrual cycle changes (e.g., spotting, breakthrough bleeding, prolonged cycles and eventually, amenorrhea).Other side effects are breast tenderness, headaches, and mood changes. Question: The drug of choice to control mild abnormal uterine bleeding in a 25-year-old womanwith future childbearing plans is: estrogen only. androgen therapy gonadotropin-releasing hormone analogs. progesterone only. Correct Explanation: A combined estrogen/progesterone oral contraceptive or progesterone only would be the treatment of choice for mild abnormal uterine bleeding in a woman of childbearingage. Severe uterine bleeding is usually treated on an emergency basis with a short course of high-dose estrogen therapy. Treatment with androgens would only be indicated for short [Show More]
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