A Patient Is Being Treated for Infertility

question 9

Multiple Choice

A patient is being treated for infertility. An examination reveals cervical mucus that is scant, thick, and sticky. The nurse suspects that the patient has been taking which medication?

• A) Clomiphene [Clomid]
• B) Estrogen
• C) Follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH)
• D) Progesterone

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Definitions:

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