RN Exam Practice
Pharmacological and Parenteral TherapiesQuestion 1343 of 2368

A client with polycystic ovary syndrome is prescribed metformin. What is the expected benefit?

  1. Improved insulin sensitivity and possible return of ovulation
  2. Reduced prolactin secretion by the pituitary gland over time
  3. Shrinkage of uterine fibroids in preparation for planned surgery
  4. Suppressed ovulation to provide reliable prevention of pregnancy
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Correct answer: Improved insulin sensitivity and possible return of ovulation

Metformin improves cellular sensitivity to insulin and may help restore ovulation in women with abnormal menstrual cycles.

Source: Nursing Health Promotion (Open RN, Chippewa Valley Technical College, 2025), Reproductive System Alterations: Polycystic Ovary Syndrome. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.

Practice the topic "Pharmacological and Parenteral Therapies"

Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026