Practice Question
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a newly licensed nurse about the administration of depot medroxyprogesterone. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include in the teaching?
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Correct Answer:
"Give the medication intramuscularly.”
Rationale:
🔵 Depot medroxyprogesterone is always administered intramuscularly.
🔵 Given every 12 weeks (not 6–8 weeks).
🔵 Should be given within 5 days of menstrual period starting.
🔵 No massage after injection (can affect absorption).
🔵 Correct administration prevents dosing errors.
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- Domain: Maternal & Newborn Care
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