Drugs for the Reproductive System

Question 1

1. Which of the following terms is used to describe the external and internal reproductive organs?

Urethra
Genitalia
Androgens
Gonadotropins

Answer 1

Genitalia

The genitalia have both internal and external reproductive organs.

Question 2

2. Which of the following terms is used to describe the female reproductive cells?

Ova
Ovaries
Uterus
Cervix

Answer 2

Ova

The ova are the female reproductive cells.

Question 3

3. Which of the following terms describes the release of an ovum from an ovary?

Reproduction
Fertilization
Ovulation
Menstruation

Answer 3

Ovulation

The medical term for the release of an ovum from an ovary is ovulation.

Question 4

5. Which of the following terms is used to describe the structure that contains and nourishes the fertilized ovum as it develops?

Fallopian tube
Vagina
Uterus
Skene’s gland

Answer 4

Uterus

The uterus is the structure that contains and nourishes the embryo from the time of fertilization until the birth of the fetus.

Question 5

6. Which of the following terms describes the entrance of the uterus?

Vagina
Cervix
Coccyx
Urethral meatus

Answer 5

Cervix

The entrance of the uterus is called the cervix.

Question 6

7. Which of the following terms describes the structure that connects the uterus to the outside of the body, a passage into which sperm is introduced, and the canal through which a baby is born?

Vagina
Cervix
Coccyx
Urethral meatus

Answer 6

Vagina

The structure that connects the uterus to the outside of the body is the vagina. This is the passage into which sperm is introduced, and the canal through which a baby is born.

Question 7

8. The term external genitalia is used to describe which of the following structures?

Cervix
Vagina
Vulva
Symphysis pubis

Answer 7

Vulva

The external genitalia are called the vulva

Question 8

9. Which of the following terms describes the entire female genital area between the vulva and the anus?

Peritoneum
Perineum
Periconchal
Perivulvar

Answer 8

Perineum

The entire female genital area between the vulva and the anus is the perineum.

Question 9

10. Which of the following terms describes the maturational, hormonal, and growth processes that occur when the secondary sex characteristics develop and the reproductive organs begin to function?

Menarche
Libido
Puberty
Menopause

Answer 9

Puberty

The term to describe maturational, hormonal, and growth processes that occur when the secondary sex characteristics develop and the reproductive organs begin to function is puberty.

Question 10

12. Which of the following is the only contraceptive device to protect against sexually transmitted diseases?

IUD
BCP
Patch
Condom

Answer 10

Condom

The condom is the only contraceptive to protect against sexually transmitted diseases.

Question 11

13. Which of the following terms is used to describe the male reproductive cell?

Testis
Scrotum 
Spermatozoa 
Seminal vesicles
.

Answer 11

Spermatozoa

The male reproductive cell is called the spermatozoa

Question 12

14. Which of the following terms describes the structures that produce the sperm?

Testes
Scrotum
Vas deferens
Prostate

Answer 12

Testes

The testes produce sperm.

Question 13

15. Which of the following terms is used to describe a structure that secretes a thin, alkaline substance that makes up the largest part of the seminal fluid?

Cowper’s gland
Bulbourethral gland
Skene’s gland
Prostate gland

Answer 13

Prostate gland

The prostate gland secretes a thin, alkaline substance that makes up the largest part of the seminal fluid.

Question 14

16. Which of the following terms is used to describe the male and female sex glands?

Gonads
Genitalia
Ovum
Spermatozoa

Answer 14

Gonads

Gonads is the term to describe the male and female sex glands.

Question 15

17. Which of the following hormones is responsible for the higher voice, breast development, and shapeliness that are characteristic of women?

Estrogen
Progesterone
Prolactin
Pituitary hormone

Answer 15

Estrogen

Estrogen is the hormone responsible for the higher voice, breast development, and shapeliness that are characteristic of women.

Question 16

18. Which of the following hormones prepares the uterus to carry and nourish the fetus as it grows?

Estrogen
Progesterone
Prolactin
Pituitary hormone

Answer 16

Progesterone

Progesterone is the hormone that prepares the uterus to carry and nourish the fetus as it grows

Question 17

19. If the egg is not fertilized, the hormones cause the uterine lining to be shed, resulting in:

menopause.
menarche.
menstruation.
mensuration.

Answer 17

menstruation.

If the egg is not fertilized, the hormones cause the uterine lining to be shed, resulting in menstruation.

Question 18

20. Which of the following terms describes the naturally occurring end of menstruation that usually occurs between the ages of 45 and 52?

Menarche
Menses
Menopause
Menorrhea

Answer 18

Menopause

The naturally occurring end of menstruation that usually occurs between ages 45 and 52 is called menopause.

Question 19

21. Which of the following hormones is produced by the male gonads?

Adrenaline
Testosterone
Epinephrine
Glucagon

Answer 19

Testosterone

Testosterone is the male hormone produced by the male gonads.

Question 20

22. Which of the following is a cause of erectile dysfunction in younger men?

Diabetes
Decreased testosterone levels
Substance abuse
Medical technologies

Answer 20

Substance abuse

Substance abuse may be a cause of erectile dysfunction in younger men.

Question 21

23. Which of the following drugs should not be taken while using Viagra?

Nitrates
Electrolyte replacements
Antibiotics
Analgesics

Answer 21

Nitrates

Men who take Viagra should not take nitrates.

Question 22

24. Which of the following is a side effect combining nitroglycerin and Viagra?

Arrhythmias
Hypotension
Hypertension
Dysrhythmias

Answer 22

Hypotension

Men who take drugs containing nitrates, such as nitroglycerin, should not take Viagra. The combination causes hypotension.

Question 23

25. Which of the following terms is used to describe the pituitary hormones that regulate reproduction?

Gonadotropins
Androgens
Prolactin
Stimulants

Answer 23

Gonadotropins

Gonadotropins are the pituitary hormones that stimulate the gonads to secrete hormones.

Question 24

26. Which of the following terms describes a drug that stimulates contractions of the uterus used to bring about or strengthen labor?

Parturition
Oxytocic
Gravida
Dilator

Answer 24

Oxytocic

An oxytocic drug stimulates contractions of the uterus.

Question 25

27. Which of the following terms is used to describe the period after giving birth? Post-labor Postpartum Post-delivery Post-contraction

Answer 25

Postpartum Postpartum refers to the period after giving birth.

Question 26

28. Which of the following are the two most common forms of vaginal infections? Chlamydia and herpes Syphilis and gonorrhea Yeast infection and trichomoniasis Toxoplasmosis and human papillomavirus

Answer 26

Yeast infection and trichomoniasis The two most common forms of vaginal infections are yeast infections and trichomoniasis.

Question 27

29. Which of the following must occur in order to affect a cure for trichomoniasis? Culture and sensitivity to rule out drug resistance must be done. Both partners must be treated simultaneously. Both partners must be treated for a minimum of six months. A Gram stain to correctly identify the causative pathogen must be done, and then a drug with the least amount of side effects must be chosen.

Answer 27

Both partners must be treated simultaneously. To cure trichomoniasis both partners must take the drug simultaneously.

Question 28

30. Which of the following terms describes a condition where endometrial tissue grows outside the uterus? Endometriosis Exohysteropexy Endometritis Metrocele

Answer 28

Endometriosis Endometriosis refers to the growth of endometrial tissue outside the uterus.

Question 29

Which of the following sexually transmitted diseases could present with symptoms that include night sweats, persistent fevers, diarrhea, enlarged glands, skin rash, and fatigue? Hepatitis B HIV/AIDS Chlamydia Herpes

Answer 29

HIV/AIDS HIV/AIDS presents with night sweats, persistent fevers, diarrhea, enlarged glands, skin rash, and fatigue.

Question 30

32. Which of the following terms describes the most common urinary tract infection in older men? Benign prostatic hyperplasia Prostatitis Urethritis Epididymitis

Answer 30

Prostatitis Prostatitis is an inflammation of the prostate gland.

Question 31

33. Which of the following conditions may be indicated by symptoms that include a decrease in the urinary stream, dribbling, and the inability to empty the bladder? Prostatitis Urethritis Benign prostatic hyperplasia Prostate cancer

Answer 31

Benign prostatic hyperplasia Benign prostatic hyperplasia is exhibited by a decrease in the urinary stream, dribbling, and the inability to empty the bladder.

Question 32

34. Which of the following is the virus that causes most cervical cancers? HIV HBV HPV HSV

Answer 32

HPV Human papillomavirus (HPV) is the virus that causes most cervical cancers.

Question 33

35. Which of the following hormones could be prescribed after menopause or a total hysterectomy? Progesterone Follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) Estrogen Luteinizing hormone (LH)

Answer 33

Estrogen Estrogen is prescribed after menopause or following a total hysterectomy to replace female hormones.

Question 34

36. Which of the following terms is used to describe a condition in which there is a decrease in total bone mass, a major cause of fractures in postmenopausal women? Hypokalemia Osteomalacia Osteoporosis Osteopenia

Answer 34

Osteoporosis Osteoporosis is a condition in which there is a decrease in total bone mass, a major cause of fractures in postmenopausal women.

Question 35

37. Which of the following terms describes failure to menstruate? Dysmenorrhea Hypomenorrhea Amenorrhea Menopause

Answer 35

Amenorrhea Failure to menstruate is called amenorrhea.

Question 36

38. Which of the following terms describes the filling up of a body part with blood or other fluid? Enlargement Engorgement Hyperplasia Hypertrophy

Answer 36

Engorgement Engorgement is the filling up of a body part with blood or other fluid.

Question 37

39. Which of the following is a risk of long-term estrogen replacement? Cervical cancer Colon cancer Endometrial cancer Ovarian cancer

Answer 37

Endometrial cancer Endometrial cancer is a risk of long-term estrogen replacement.

Question 38

40. Which of the following hormones is given for conditions such as abnormal uterine bleeding, endometriosis, dysmenorrhea, and amenorrhea? Progesterone Follicle-stimulating hormone Estrogen Luteinizing hormone

Answer 38

Progesterone Progesterone is given for conditions such as abnormal uterine bleeding, endometriosis, dysmenorrheal, and amenorrhea.

Question 39

41. Which of the following are found in combination in oral contraceptives? Estrogen and luteinizing hormone Progestin and follicle-stimulating hormone Follicle-stimulating hormone and luteinizing hormone Estrogen and progestin

Answer 39

Estrogen and progestin Estrogen and progestin are found in combination in oral contraceptives such as the Pill.

Question 40

42. Which of the following is NOT a combination type of birth control pills? Monophasic Biphasic Triphasic Tetraphasic

Answer 40

Tetraphasic The combination types of birth control pills are monophasic, biphasic, and triphasic.

Question 41

43. Which of the following is the purpose of both biphasic and triphasic pills? To decrease weight gain associated with oral contraceptives To provide hormonal fluctuations similar to those that normally occur physiologically To induce amenorrhea To prevent photophobia

Answer 41

To provide hormonal fluctuations similar to those that normally occur physiologically The purpose of biphasic and triphasic pills is to provide hormonal fluctuations similar to those that normally occur physiologically.

Question 42

44. Which of the following is the action of oral contraceptives? To increase the acidity of vaginal secretions, thus acting as a spermicidal To prevent fertilization from occurring by slowing the release of the ovum from the ovary To inhibit ovulation by suppressing FSH and LH levels To decrease the lumen of the fallopian tubes making fertilization more difficult

Answer 42

To inhibit ovulation by suppressing FSH and LH levels The action of oral contraceptives is to inhibit ovulation by suppressing the follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) and luteinizing hormone (LH) levels that are necessary for the development of the ova.

Question 43

45. Which of the following statements describes the mini-pill? Estrogen-only pill Higher effective rate than regular birth control pills Progestin-only pill Inhibits ovulation by suppressing FSH and LH levels

Answer 43

Progestin-only pill The mini-pill contains a small amount of progestin in each tablet and no estrogen.

Question 44

46. Which of the following is a type of contraceptive kit available for emergency contraception? Plan A Plan B Plan C Plan D

Answer 44

Plan B Plan B is a type of contraceptive kit available for emergency contraception.

Question 45

47. Which of the following is NOT a route that can be used to administer contraceptives? Oral Transdermal Intramuscular Subcutaneous

Answer 45

Subcutaneous Birth control can be administered orally, transdermally, intramuscularly, vaginally, and by implantation.

Question 46

48. Which of the following hormones can be used to relieve the symptoms of breast cancer? Estrogen Progesterone Testosterone Prolactin

Answer 46

Testosterone Testosterone is a male hormone used to relieve symptoms of breast cancer.

Question 47

49. Which of the following can occur in a woman using testosterone? Wasting and loss of protein Hypotension and dizziness Deepening voice and increased body hair Weight gain and hair loss

Answer 47

Deepening voice and increased body hair A deepening of the voice and increased body hair may occur in a woman using testosterone.

Question 48

50. Which of the following terms describes anything used to terminate pregnancy? Abortifacients Gonadotropins Oxytocics Contraceptives

Answer 48

Abortifacients Abortifacients are used to terminate pregnancy.

Question 49

51. During pregnancy the mammary glands increase in size and secrete which of the following? Milk Oxytocin Prolactin Prostaglandin

Answer 49

Milk During pregnancy the breasts grow larger and the mammary glands prepare to secrete the milk that will nourish the baby through the first few months of life.

Question 50

52. Which of the following is a drug that decreases the symptoms of benign prostatic hypertrophy? Flomax Fosamax Folic acid Flonase

Answer 50

Flomax Tamsulosin (Flomax) is a drug that decreases the symptoms of benign prostatic hypertrophy

Question 51

53. A person may develop depression, edema, and apathy while on which of the following medications? ' Progesterone Testosterone Oxytocin Estrogen

Answer 51

Progesterone A person may develop depression, edema, and apathy while on progesterone.

Question 52

54. Progesterone can be used to treat which of the following conditions? Dysmenorrhea Chlamydia Breast cancer Depression

Answer 52

Dysmenorrhea Progesterone may be used to treat dysmenorrhea.

Question 53

55. Severe headache, blurred vision, and chest pain are side effects of which of the following? alendronate (Fosamax) Hormone replacement therapy Prolactin finasteride (Proscar)

Answer 53

Hormone replacement therapy Side effects of hormone replacement therapy include severe headache, blurred vision, chest pain, shortness of breath, or leg pain.

Question 54

56. Dysmenorrhea, amenorrhea, and endometriosis can be treated with which of the following? Progesterone Viagra Prolactin Prostaglandins

Answer 54

Progesterone Dysmenorrhea, amenorrhea, and endometriosis may be treated with progesterone.

Question 55

57. The external and internal reproductive organs in both males and females are called _________________.

Answer 55

genitalia Explanation: The external and internal reproductive organs in both males and females are called genitalia

Question 56

58. The female reproductive cells are produced by the _______________.

Answer 56

ovaries Explanation: The female reproductive cells or ova are produced by the ovaries.

Question 57

59. The ______________ is designed to contain and nourish the fertilized ovum as it develops.

Answer 57

uterus Explanation: The uterus is designed to contain and nourish the fertilized ovum as it develops.

Question 58

60. The _______________ is the entrance of the uterus.

Answer 58

cervix Explanation: The cervix is the entrance of the uterus

Question 59

61. The part of the female internal genitalia connecting the uterus to the outside of the body is the ___________________.

Answer 59

vagina Explanation: The part of the female internal genitalia connecting the uterus to the outside of the body is the vagina.

Question 60

62. If an ovum is fertilized and attaches itself to the lining of the uterus, it begins to develop into a(n) ________________.

Answer 60

fetus Explanation: If an ovum is fertilized and attaches itself to the lining of the uterus, it begins to develop into a fetus.

Question 61

63. The maturational, hormonal, and growth process that occurs when the secondary sex characteristics develop and the reproductive organs begin to function is termed ________________.

Answer 61

puberty Explanation: Puberty refers to the maturational, hormonal, growth process that occurs when the secondary sex characteristics develop and the reproductive organs begin to function

Question 62

64. All patients using contraceptive devices other than condoms should be taught that these devices do not prevent ______________________. sexually transmitted diseases Explanation: All patients using contraceptive devices other than condoms should be taught that devices do not prevent sexually transmitted diseases.

Answer 62

sexually transmitted diseases Explanation: All patients using contraceptive devices other than condoms should be taught that devices do not prevent sexually transmitted diseases.

Question 63

65. The male sex cells are produced in the ______________.

Answer 63

testes Explanation: The male sex cells are produced in the testes.

Question 64

66. The male sex cells are called _________________.

Answer 64

spermatozoa Explanation: Spermatozoa are the male reproductive cells, and are also known as sperm.

Question 65

67. The prostate gland, the seminal vesicles, and the Cowper's gland all produce mucous and fluids that together with the sperm make up __________.

Answer 65

semen Explanation: The prostate gland, the seminal vesicles, and the Cowper's gland all produce mucous and fluids that together with the sperm make up semen.

Question 66

68. Sex hormones come from the male and female sex glands, or ___________.

Answer 66

gonads Explanation: Sex hormones come from the male and female sex glands, or gonads.

Question 67

69. The higher voice, breast development, and shapeliness that are characteristic of women are caused by the hormone _________________.

Answer 67

estrogen Explanation: A higher voice, breast development, and shapeliness that are characteristic of women are caused by the hormone estrogen.

Question 68

70. The hormone __________________ prepares the uterus to carry and nourish the fetus as it grows.

Answer 68

progesterone Explanation: Progesterone prepares the uterus to carry and nourish the fetus as it grows.

Question 69

71. If the egg is not fertilized, the hormones cause the uterine lining to be shed, resulting in ____________________.

Answer 69

menstruation Explanation: If the egg is not fertilized, the hormones cause the uterine lining to be shed, resulting in menstruation.

Question 70

72. Somewhere between the ages of 45 and 52, the ovaries stop producing hormones and monthly menstruation ceases; this change in hormone production is known as ________________.

Answer 70

menopause Explanation: Somewhere between the ages of 45 and 52, the ovaries stop producing hormones and monthly menstruation ceases; this change in hormone production is known as menopause.

Question 71

73. The male gonads, the testes, produce the male hormone __________________.

Answer 71

testosterone Explanation: The male gonads, the testes, produce the male hormone testosterone.

Question 72

74. In younger men, erectile dysfunction is most commonly attributed to ________________.

Answer 72

substance abuse Explanation: In younger men, erectile dysfunction is most commonly attributed to substance abuse.

Question 73

75. In middle-aged men, erectile dysfunction is often the result of _______________ such as bypass surgery, chemotherapy, and organ transplants.

Answer 73

medical technologies Explanation: In middle-aged men, erectile dysfunction is often the result of medical technologies.

Question 74

76. A man over 70 may experience erectile dysfunction as a result of declining _______________ levels.

Answer 74

testosterone Explanation: A man over 70 may experience erectile dysfunction as a result of declining testosterone levels.

Question 75

77. Men who take medications containing nitrates, such as nitroglycerin, should not take Viagra; the combination causes excessive _________________.

Answer 75

hypotension Explanation: Men who take medications containing nitrates, such as nitroglycerin, should not take Viagra. The combination causes excessive hypotension.

Question 76

78. The pituitary hormones—follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) and luteinizing hormone (LH)—control several functions of the gonads. For this reason, they are also called __________________.

Answer 76

gonadotropins Explanation: Gonadotropins are pituitary hormones that stimulate the gonads (ovaries and testes) to secrete hormones.

Question 77

79. A(n) ______________ may be used to bring about or strengthen labor when a delay would endanger mother or child.

Answer 77

oxytocic Explanation: An oxytocic may be used to bring about or strengthen labor when a delay would endanger mother or child.

Question 78

80. Abortifacients can be described as anything used to terminate ______________.

Answer 78

pregnancy Explanation: Abortifacients can be described as anything used to terminate pregnancy, as with abortion.

Question 79

81. To effect a cure for trichomoniasis, ____________________ must receive the drug simultaneously.

Answer 79

both partners Explanation: To effect a cure for trichomoniasis, both partners must receive the drug simultaneously.

Question 80

82. Endometriosis is a condition in which endometrial tissue grows outside the _____________.

Answer 80

uterus Explanation: Endometriosis refers to the growth of endometrial tissue outside the uterus.

Question 81

83. HIV may be _____________ for as many as 10 years before the onset of symptoms; therefore an infected person can infect another person without knowing it.

Answer 81

latent Explanation: HIV may be latent for as many as 10 years before the onset of symptoms; therefore an infected person can infect another person without knowing it.

Question 82

84. Persistent fevers, night sweats, diarrhea, headache, enlarged glands, skin rash, and fatigue are symptoms of _____________.

Answer 82

HIV/AIDS Explanation: Persistent fevers, night sweats, diarrhea, headache, enlarged glands, skin rash, and fatigue are symptoms of HIV/AIDS.

Question 83

85. There is currently no cure for genital ______________; however, flare-ups can be prevented and treated with acyclovir (Zovirax).

Answer 83

herpes Explanation: There is currently no cure for genital herpes; however, flare-ups can be prevented and treated with acyclovir (Zovirax).

Question 84

86. Hepatitis B can be prevented by _________________.

Answer 84

vaccination Explanation: Hepatitis can be prevented by vaccination.

Question 85

87. The older sexually transmitted infections, such as syphilis and gonorrhea, are becoming ______________ to some antibiotics and are still a problem for the healthcare community.

Answer 85

resistant Explanation: The older sexually transmitted infections, such as syphilis and gonorrhea, are becoming resistant to some antibiotics are still a problem for the healthcare community.

Question 86

88. Inflammation of the prostate, termed _________________, is a disease of older men, and is the most common urinary tract infection.

Answer 86

prostatitis Explanation: Inflammation of the prostate, prostatitis, is a disease of older men and is the most common urinary tract infection.

Question 87

89. Twenty to 40 years is the peak age for susceptibility to ______________ cancer in men.

Answer 87

testicular Explanation: Twenty to 40 years is the peak age for susceptibility to testicular cancer in men.

Question 88

90. Eighty percent of ____________ cancer occurs in men over the age of 65.

Answer 88

prostate Explanation: Eighty percent of prostate cancer occurs in men over the age of 65.

Question 89

91. Estrogen is administered in drug therapy for several reasons: One is to ___________ female hormones after menopause or following a total hysterectomy.

Answer 89

replace Explanation: Estrogen is administered in drug therapy for several reasons. One is to replace hormones after menopause or following a total hysterectomy.

Question 90

92. After menopause, estrogen may also be used to prevent bone thinning, brittleness, and ________________, or spontaneous fracturing.

Answer 90

osteoporosis Explanation: Estrogen may be used to treat osteoporosis, a condition in which there is a decrease in total bone mass. It is a major cause of fractures in postmenopausal women.

Question 91

93. Estrogen is also used to treat ________________, which is the failure to menstruate.

Answer 91

amenorrhea Explanation: Estrogen is also used to treat amenorrhea, the failure to menstruate.

Question 92

94. The long-term use of estrogen replacement carries an increased risk of cancer of the ____________.

Answer 92

endometrium Explanation: The long-term use of estrogen replacement carries an increased risk of cancer of the endometrium (the uterine lining).

Question 93

95. Painful menstruation is termed _____________________ and can be treated with progesterone.

Answer 93

dysmenorrhea Explanation: Dysmenorrhea, or painful menstruation, can be treated with progesterone.

Question 94

96. Patients on hormone replacement therapy (HRT) should be educated to quit smoking because smoking increases the __________________ of HRT.

Answer 94

side effects Explanation: Patients on hormone replacement therapy (HRT) should be educated to quit smoking because smoking increases the side effects of HRT.

Question 95

97. The purpose of both biphasic and ______________ oral contraceptives is to provide hormonal fluctuations similar to those that normally occur physiologically.

Answer 95

triphasic Explanation: The purpose of both biphasic and triphasic oral contraceptives is to provide hormonal fluctuations similar to those that normally occur physiologically.

Question 96

98. The action of oral contraceptives is to inhibit _______________ by suppressing FSH and LH.

Answer 96

ovulation Explanation: The action of oral contraceptives is to inhibit ovulation by suppressing FSH and LH.

Question 97

99. Oral contraceptives are not recommended for women who ____________.

Answer 97

smoke Explanation: Oral contraceptives are not recommended for women who smoke.

Question 98

100.Plan B or Prevent is an oral contraceptive kit available for _______________ contraception; these products are to be used after unprotected intercourse or suspected contraceptive failure.

Answer 98

emergency Explanation: Plan B or Prevent is an oral contraceptive kit available for emergency contraception. These products are to be used after unprotected intercourse or suspected contraceptive failure.

Question 99

101.The Ortho Evra transdermal system works similar to oral contraceptives. A new ___________ is applied each week for 21 days or for 3 weeks; it is not worn during the fourth week.

Answer 99

patch Explanation: The Ortho Evra transdermal system works similar to oral contraceptives. A new patch is applied each week for 21 days or for 3 weeks; it is not worn during the fourth week.

Question 100

102.Breast cancer symptoms can be relieved through the use of the androgen ___________________. When used in women, this can result in masculine side effects.

Answer 100

testosterone Explanation: Breast cancer symptoms can be relieved through the use of the androgen testosterone. When used in women, testosterone can result in masculine side effects.

Question 101

103.The period after giving birth is termed _______________.

Answer 101

postpartum Explanation: The period after giving birth is called postpartum.

Question 102

105.Chlamydial infections can cause pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) and ______________.

Answer 102

infertility Explanation: Chlamydial infections can cause pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) and infertility.

Question 103

106.Contraceptive counseling should include educating the patient that the use of _______________ is necessary to prevent sexually transmitted infections.

Answer 103

condoms Explanation: It is important to stress the use of condoms in the prevention of sexually transmitted infections.

Question 104

107.Teenage mothers and their babies are at greater risk for complications of both pregnancy and delivery such as __________________________ and ___________________________.

Answer 104

premature labor, low birth weight Explanation: Teenage mothers and their babies are at greater risk for complications of both pregnancy and delivery such as premature labor and low birth weight.

Question 105

108.Viagra is used to treat ______________________.

Answer 105

impotence Explanation: Sildenafil citrate (Viagra) is used to treat impotence.

Question 106

109.Pitocin is used to bring about or strengthen _______________ when a delay would endanger mother or child.

Answer 106

labor Explanation: A dose of oxytocin (Pitocin) or similar synthetic drug (called an oxytocic) may be used to bring about or strengthen labor when a delay would endanger mother or child.

Question 107

110.Miconazole (Monistat 7) is a(n) _____________________ preparation used to treat vaginal infections.

Answer 107

topical Explanation: Miconazole (Monistat 7) is a topical preparation used to treat vaginal infections.

Question 108

111.Acyclovir (Zovirax) can be used to treat flare-ups of _________________________.

Answer 108

genital herpes Explanation: Acyclovir (Zovirax) may be used to treat flare-ups of genital herpes.

Question 109

123.The vaccine ___________________ offers protection from the human papillomavirus (HPV), which can cause cervical cancer.

Answer 109

Gardasil Feedback: The vaccine known as Gardasil offers protection from the human papillomavirus (HPV), which can cause cervical cancer.