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Ch. 63 Infertitly
Pharmacology for Nurses
Question | Answer |
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Infertility | a decrease in the ability to reproduce |
Clomiphene (Clomid, Milophene, Serophene) | Adverse effects may include unfavorable, scant, and very thick cervical mucus |
Menotropins (Repronex, Menopur) | Use to promote follicular maturation and ovulation in anovulatory patients |
Bromocriptine (Parlodel) | Acts similar to cabergoline activates dopamine receptors and decreases prolactin secretion from pituitary |
Carbergoline (Dostinex) | Correct amenorrhea when excessive prolactin is excreted; inhibits prolactin secretion form pituitary normalizing the menstrual cycle and the return of ovulation |
Human Chorionic Gonadotropin (hCG) | Used to promote follicular maturation and ovulation in women who are infertile |