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Assignment: Discuss Premenstrual Syndrome
Assignment: Discuss Premenstrual Syndrome
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A patient has symptoms she thinks are related to premenstrual syndrome (PMS). A strategy the nurse can teach the patient that would help with confirming the diagnosis is to:
a.
monitor how long each menstrual cycle lasts.
b.
keep a symptom diary for two to three menstrual cycles.
c.
avoid caffeine and other stimulants while menstruating.
d.
investigate the relationship between symptoms and exercise.
18.
A nurse is teaching a woman with premenstrual syndrome (PMS) about exercise as a treatment modality. Which instruction by the nurse is most accurate?
a.
“Avoid low-intensity exercise like yoga and stretching.”
b.
“Vigorous exercise is better than moderate exercise for PMS.”
c.
“You need to exercise moderately at least 75 minutes a week.”
d.
“Exercising moderately for about 150 minutes a week can help with PMS symptoms.”
19.
A woman with premenstrual syndrome asks about alternative and complementary medicine practices that might be helpful for her. The nurse explains that:
a.
evening primrose (Oenothera biennis) has been proven beneficial in relieving PMS symptoms.
b.
chasteberry has not been approved for use for PMS symptoms in any country.
c.
good randomized trials of relaxation therapy demonstrate a clear benefit in PMS symptom relief.
d.
there are some herbal remedies that may help to reduce PMS symptoms, but claims about the benefits associated with other herbal products are unsubstantiated.
20.
A woman who has premenstrual syndrome (PMS) has been prescribed spironolactone (Aldactone) for her symptoms. The nurse would evaluate that treatment with this medication has been effective when the patient says:
a.
“I am so glad I don’t get my period anymore because of this medication.”
b.
“I have really noticed a decrease in my bloating while on this medication.”
c.
“My anxiety and depression have slowly gotten better with this medicine.”
d.
“My partner and I like that this medication decreases my PMS symptoms and provides contraception.”
21.
A patient asks how obesity is related to the development of breast cancer. The best response by the nurse is that:
a.
adipose tissue can hide the developing tumors easily.
b.
limited exercise contributes to several types of cancer.
c.
estrogen is produced in adipose tissue after menopause.
d.
larger breasts in heavy women are more prone to cancer.
22.
A nurse wishes to plan a breast health educational activity. In order to have the greatest potential impact, in which location should the nurse conduct the activity? The nurse should plan to conduct this activity in:
a.
a busy shopping mall.
b.
several local fitness centers.
c.
high school and college health centers.
d.
a predominantly African-American church.
23.
To increase comfort, the nurse advises women to perform breast self-examination (BSE)
a.
one week after their menstrual cycle.
b.
one week before their menstrual cycle.
c.
without regard to their menstrual cycle.
d.
whenever it is most comfortable for them.
24.
The nurse knows the best position for the patient to assume when performing self breast palpation is:
a.
sitting upright with one arm above the head.
b.
lying flat on the back on a supportive mattress.
c.
standing in front of a mirror in order to see well.
d.
reclining in bed with a pillow under the shoulder.
25.
The nurse working with a patient in her 40s would advise her to have a clinical breast examination every:
a.
one year.
b.
two years.
c.
three years.
d.
five years.
26.
A patient is complaining of tender masses in her breasts that tend to change in size related to her menstrual cycle. The nurse can counsel this patient to try:
a.
drinking several cups of green tea each day.
b.
reducing her intake of caffeine and other stimulants.
c.
sleeping on her side with pillows supporting the breasts.
d.
using ice packs on the tender areas for 20 minutes at a time.
27.
A patient is complaining of tender, warm lumps in her breast and tender, swollen ipsilateral lymph nodes. Which question by the nurse would elicit the most useful information? The nurse asks:
a.
“Are you currently breastfeeding?”
b.
“Where in your menstrual cycle are you?”
c.
“Have you had any recent breast trauma?”
d.
“Do you have a family history of breast cancer?”
28.
A patient has a breast lump discovered during a clinical breast examination. The provider directs the patient to return after her next menstrual period for another examination. The nurse can most likely conclude that the patient:
a.
has had a screening mammogram within the last year.
b.
does not have significant risk factors for breast cancer.
c.
frequently has lumps detected on her clinical breast exam.
d.
has fibrocystic breast disease, making clinical judgment difficult.
29.
A woman has been diagnosed with breast cancer in situ and questions the nurse as to what that means. The best explanation by the nurse is that this type of cancer:
a.
is only found in one area of the breast that was biopsied.
b.
is confined to its original location and has not spread.
c.
can be treated with locally administered chemotherapy.
d.
only occurs in one breast or the other; it is not bilateral.
30.
A woman has unilateral breast swelling and complains that the affected breast is itching and has peeling skin. The nurse anticipates the physician will order:
a.
a mammogram.
b.
a dermatology consultation.
c.
magnetic resonance imaging (MRI).
d.
a positron emission tomography (PET scan).
A patient has symptoms she thinks are related to premenstrual syndrome (PMS). A strategy the nurse can teach the patient that would help with confirming the diagnosis is to:
a.
monitor how long each menstrual cycle lasts.
b.
keep a symptom diary for two to three menstrual cycles.
c.
avoid caffeine and other stimulants while menstruating.
d.
investigate the relationship between symptoms and exercise.
18.
A nurse is teaching a woman with premenstrual syndrome (PMS) about exercise as a treatment modality. Which instruction by the nurse is most accurate?
a.
“Avoid low-intensity exercise like yoga and stretching.”
b.
“Vigorous exercise is better than moderate exercise for PMS.”
c.
“You need to exercise moderately at least 75 minutes a week.”
d.
“Exercising moderately for about 150 minutes a week can help with PMS symptoms.”
19.
A woman with premenstrual syndrome asks about alternative and complementary medicine practices that might be helpful for her. The nurse explains that:
a.
evening primrose (Oenothera biennis) has been proven beneficial in relieving PMS symptoms.
b.
chasteberry has not been approved for use for PMS symptoms in any country.
c.
good randomized trials of relaxation therapy demonstrate a clear benefit in PMS symptom relief.
d.
there are some herbal remedies that may help to reduce PMS symptoms, but claims about the benefits associated with other herbal products are unsubstantiated.
20.
A woman who has premenstrual syndrome (PMS) has been prescribed spironolactone (Aldactone) for her symptoms. The nurse would evaluate that treatment with this medication has been effective when the patient says:
a.
“I am so glad I don’t get my period anymore because of this medication.”
b.
“I have really noticed a decrease in my bloating while on this medication.”
c.
“My anxiety and depression have slowly gotten better with this medicine.”
d.
“My partner and I like that this medication decreases my PMS symptoms and provides contraception.”
21.
A patient asks how obesity is related to the development of breast cancer. The best response by the nurse is that:
a.
adipose tissue can hide the developing tumors easily.
b.
limited exercise contributes to several types of cancer.
c.
estrogen is produced in adipose tissue after menopause.
d.
larger breasts in heavy women are more prone to cancer.
22.
A nurse wishes to plan a breast health educational activity. In order to have the greatest potential impact, in which location should the nurse conduct the activity? The nurse should plan to conduct this activity in:
a.
a busy shopping mall.
b.
several local fitness centers.
c.
high school and college health centers.
d.
a predominantly African-American church.
23.
To increase comfort, the nurse advises women to perform breast self-examination (BSE)
a.
one week after their menstrual cycle.
b.
one week before their menstrual cycle.
c.
without regard to their menstrual cycle.
d.
whenever it is most comfortable for them.
24.
The nurse knows the best position for the patient to assume when performing self breast palpation is:
a.
sitting upright with one arm above the head.
b.
lying flat on the back on a supportive mattress.
c.
standing in front of a mirror in order to see well.
d.
reclining in bed with a pillow under the shoulder.
25.
The nurse working with a patient in her 40s would advise her to have a clinical breast examination every:
a.
one year.
b.
two years.
c.
three years.
d.
five years.
26.
A patient is complaining of tender masses in her breasts that tend to change in size related to her menstrual cycle. The nurse can counsel this patient to try:
a.
drinking several cups of green tea each day.
b.
reducing her intake of caffeine and other stimulants.
c.
sleeping on her side with pillows supporting the breasts.
d.
using ice packs on the tender areas for 20 minutes at a time.
27.
A patient is complaining of tender, warm lumps in her breast and tender, swollen ipsilateral lymph nodes. Which question by the nurse would elicit the most useful information? The nurse asks:
a.
“Are you currently breastfeeding?”
b.
“Where in your menstrual cycle are you?”
c.
“Have you had any recent breast trauma?”
d.
“Do you have a family history of breast cancer?”
28.
A patient has a breast lump discovered during a clinical breast examination. The provider directs the patient to return after her next menstrual period for another examination. The nurse can most likely conclude that the patient:
a.
has had a screening mammogram within the last year.
b.
does not have significant risk factors for breast cancer.
c.
frequently has lumps detected on her clinical breast exam.
d.
has fibrocystic breast disease, making clinical judgment difficult.
29.
A woman has been diagnosed with breast cancer in situ and questions the nurse as to what that means. The best explanation by the nurse is that this type of cancer:
a.
is only found in one area of the breast that was biopsied.
b.
is confined to its original location and has not spread.
c.
can be treated with locally administered chemotherapy.
d.
only occurs in one breast or the other; it is not bilateral.
30.
A woman has unilateral breast swelling and complains that the affected breast is itching and has peeling skin. The nurse anticipates the physician will order:
a.
a mammogram.
b.
a dermatology consultation.
c.
magnetic resonance imaging (MRI).
d.
a positron emission tomography (PET scan).
Assignment: Discuss Premenstrual Syndrome
Assignment: Discuss Premenstrual Syndrome
Assignment: Discuss Premenstrual Syndrome