Chapter 24 Exam

Question 1

examples of Gonadotropic hormones

Answer 1

FSH, LH, LTH

Question 2

what does FSH do?

Answer 2

–Stimulates development of ovarian follicles in the female and sperm production in testes of the male

Question 3

what does LH do?

Answer 3

– Works in conjunction with FSH to induce secretion of estrogen, ovulation, and development of corpus luteum

Question 4

what does LTH do?

Answer 4

– Stimulates secretion of progesterone by the corpus luteum and secretion of milk by the mammary gland

Question 5

Testosterone-

Answer 5

Secreted mainly in the interstitial tissue of the testes in the male and secondarily in the adrenal glands of both sexes

Question 6

What is the DEA schedule/classification of non-combination androgens?

Answer 6

Schedule 3

Question 7

Incidence of ED increases with-

Answer 7

– increases with age and chronic diseases

Question 8

nitric oxide-

Answer 8

– principal mediator in attaining and maintaining an erection

Question 9

What class of drugs has serious interactions with PDE inhibitors?-

Answer 9

– Nitrates or alpha-blockers (ex: Flomax, nitroglycerin) potentiates the hypotensive effects if used concurrently

Question 10

Phosphodiesterase (PDE) Inhibitors def…

Answer 10

• Block phosphodiesterase type 5, found in the corpus cavernosum
• Thought to impair the production of nitric oxide

Question 11

What is the risk of ET?-

Answer 11

– Associated with increased risk of endometrial carcinoma in women with an intact uterus

Question 12

Progesterone is secreted by what?

Answer 12

the corpus luteum and adrenal glands

Question 13

what is progesterone responsible for?

Answer 13

– Responsible for changes in uterine endometrium in the second half of the menstrual cycle

Question 14

Example of changes in uterine endometrium

Answer 14

– In preparation for implantation, development of maternal placenta after implantation, and development of mammary glands

Question 15

What birth control can be safely used if a woman is breastfeeding?

Answer 15

– Progestin-only contraceptives

Question 16

How are estrogen-progestin oral contraceptives classified?-

Answer 16

– Classified according to estrogen content and formulation

Question 17

Monophasic-

Answer 17

Each pill is designed to deliver the same level of hormone throughout the entire pill pack.

Question 18

Progestin-only contraceptives are recommended for?

Answer 18

– Recommended for patients who do not tolerate estrogen or in whom it is contraindicated

Question 19

Progestin-containing IUD-

Answer 19

– Releases small amounts of progesterone daily, providing five years of continuous contraception protection

Question 20

example of Progestin-containing IUD-

Answer 20

– Mirena contains a reservoir of levonorgestrel, a synthetic progestin

Question 21

Postcoital Contraception-

Answer 21

Morning after pills can be used after sex to stop a pregnancy before it starts.

Question 22

Examples of postcoital contraception

Answer 22

– Next Choice – contains 2 tablets of the progestin levonorgestrel
– Lo/Ovral, Seasonale, Plan B One-Step, Ella

Question 23

function of Oxytocics-

Answer 23

-hormone that stimulates the uterus to contract, thus inducing childbirth
– Also acts on the mammary gland to stimulate the release of milk

Question 24

example of oxytocics

Answer 24

– oxytocin (Pitocin)

- prostaglandin E1 and E2

Question 25

oxytocics def…

Answer 25

– Synthetic chemicals used to stimulate uterine contractions

Question 26

– Goal of labor induction

Answer 26

facilitate vaginal delivery of a healthy infant

Question 27

Magnesium Sulfate is used for….

Answer 27

– For prevention and control of seizures in eclamptic patients

Question 28

preeclempsia is categorized by….

Answer 28

new-onset hypertension, edema, and proteinuria during pregnancy