carboprost is used in

HESI RN

Reproductive Health Exam

1. What is Carboprost used for?

A. Affects milk production.
B. Relieve constriction ring.
C. Management of post-partum haemorrhage.
D. Induce labor.

Correct answer: C

Rationale: Carboprost is used in the management of post-partum haemorrhage. This medication helps to reduce excessive bleeding after childbirth. Choices A, B, and D are incorrect. Carboprost does not affect milk production, relieve constriction ring, or induce labor.

2. What is the measurement of the breast areola?

A. 3.5cm
B. 2.5cm
C. 4.5cm
D. 1.5cm

Correct answer: B

Rationale: The correct answer is 2.5 cm. The average measurement of the areola is approximately 2.5 cm. Choices A, C, and D are incorrect as they do not align with the typical measurement of the breast areola.

3. Which of the following is an example of a viviparous animal?

A. Goat
B. Duck
C. Crocodile
D. None of the above

Correct answer: A

Rationale: The correct answer is A, goat. Viviparous animals give birth to live young ones instead of laying eggs. Ducks and crocodiles are oviparous, meaning they lay eggs, making them incorrect choices. 'None of the above' is incorrect because goats are a valid example of viviparous animals.

4. Which of the following is a complication of abortions?

A. Malnutrition
B. Peritoneum
C. Fibroids
D. Septicaemia

Correct answer: D

Rationale: Septicaemia is a severe complication that can result from abortions due to infections introduced during the procedure. Malnutrition, peritoneum, and fibroids are not typically direct complications of abortions.

5. Which of the following are types of induced abortions?

A. Therapeutic abortion
B. Missed abortion
C. Inevitable abortion
D. Threatened abortion

Correct answer: A

Rationale: The correct answer is A, therapeutic abortion, which is a type of induced abortion performed for medical reasons. Missed abortion, inevitable abortion, and threatened abortion are types of spontaneous abortions, not induced abortions. Missed abortion refers to a non-viable pregnancy, inevitable abortion is a miscarriage that cannot be stopped, and threatened abortion is when there is bleeding during pregnancy without cervical dilation.