Following a workup that included endocrine studies (FSH/LH, prolactin, testosterone, DHEAS levels), a 22-year-old college student complaining of abnormal bleeding has been diagnosed with dysmenorrhea due to alterations in her hormone levels. The nurse should anticipate that she will likely be prescribed: Select all that apply.
A) oral contraceptives.
B) estrogen only.
C) prostaglandin synthetase inhibitors.
D) anxiolytic medications.
E) androgens.

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The treatment of dysfunctional bleeding of a nonhormonal nature is usually treated with oral contraceptives or cyclic progesterone therapy. Prostaglandin synthetase inhibitors are prescribed for dysmenorrhea. Anxiolytic drugs treat mood changes of PMS.

Following a Workup That Included Endocrine Studies (FSH/LH, Prolactin, Testosterone