Chapter 34- Women’s Health Drugs

Question 1

Use of estrogens is indicated for the treatment or prevention of disorders that result from ____ _____.

Answer 1

Estrogen deficiency

Question 2

Indications or contraindications for estrogen use?
- atrophic vaginitis
- hypogonadism
- oral contraception (given with a progestin)
- uterine bleeding
- vasomotor spams of menopause (hot flashes)
- osteoporosis (treatment and prophylaxis)
- breast or prostate cancer (palliative treatment)
- ovarian failure or castration (or removal of ovaries)

Answer 2

Indications

Question 3

Indications or Contraindications for use of estrogens ?
-drug allergy
- any estrogen-dependent cancer
- undiagnosed abnormal vaginal bleeding
- pregnancy
- active thromboembolic disorder or history

Answer 3

Contraindications

Question 4

The following are what for estrogen use:
- thrombolytic events (most serious)
- nausea (most common)
- hypertension, thrombophlebitis, edema
- vomiting, diarrhea, constipation, abdominal pain
-may cause photosensitivity, cholasma

Answer 4

Adverse effects to estrogen use

Question 5

How are contraceptives given?

Answer 5

1) oral
2) injectable
3) transdermal patch
4) intravaginal ring
5) implantable rods

Question 6

What are the risk factors of osteoporosis?
1) ____ or ____ descent
2) ____ body build
3) early ____ deficiency
4) smoking
5) ____ consumption
6) ___-_____ diet
7) _____ lifestyle
8) ____ history

Answer 6

1) European or Asian descent
2) slender body build
3) early estrogen deficiency
4) smoking
5) alcohol consumption
6) low-calcium diet
7) sedentary lifestyle
8) family history