The Nurse Counseling a Couple Who Cannot Conceive Learns That

question 11

Multiple Choice

The nurse counseling a couple who cannot conceive learns that female infertility problems have been ruled out. What will the nurse expect to tell this couple?

• A) "If medication is necessary for male infertility, treatment will last a few months."
• B) "Male infertility is usually treatable with a combination of medications."
• C) "Most male infertility is not linked to known endocrine disorders."
• D) "Treatment with sildenafil [Viagra] will be necessary to improve fertility."

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Definitions:

Antidepressant Drug

Drugs specifically formulated to relieve symptoms of depression, often by correcting imbalances of neurotransmitters in the brain; synonymous to antidepressant medication but rephrased for clarity.

Serotonin

A neurotransmitter that has a critical role in stabilizing mood, feelings of well-being, and happiness. It also influences sleep, digestion, and other bodily functions.

Norepinephrine

A neurotransmitter whose abnormal activity is linked to panic disorder and depression.

Unipolar Depression

A major depressive disorder characterized by a persistent feeling of sadness or lack of interest in external stimuli.