Estrogens/Reproductive Flashcards
Premarin is available as an intravenous solution.
True
False
True
Which of the following are the hormone components of the oral contraceptive Lo/Ovral?
A. Norgestrel & Ethinyl Estradiol
B. Northindrone & Ethinyl Estradiol
C. Norgestimate & Ethinyl Estradiol
D. Conjugated estrogen & medroxyprogestrone acetate
A. Norgestrel & Ethinyl Estradiol
What does the FE mean in the product Loestrin FE?
A. Ferrous Sulfate
B. Ferrous Fumarate
C. Ferrous Gluconate
D. None of the above
B. Ferrous Fumarate
Ortho-Cyclen and Sprintec are the same product.
True
False
True
Which of the following is a true counseling point regarding Tri-Cyclen?
A. Each week during the active pills, the estrogen component amount increases.
B. Each week during the active pills, the progesterone component amount increases.
C. Each week during the active pills, the estrogen component amount decreases.
D. Each week during the active pills, the progesterone component amount decreases.
B. Each week during the active pills, the progesterone component amount increases.
Which two hormone components make up the product Prempro?
A. Conjugated estrogens and norgestrel
B. Ethinyl estradiol and medroxyprogesterone acetate
C. Conjugated estrogens and medroxyprogesterone acetate
D. Ethinyl estradiol and norgestrel
C. Conjugated estrogens and medroxyprogesterone acetate
How often do you tell a patient to change the Vivelle-Dot?
A. Every day
B. Every week
C. Twice weekly
D. Every 3 weeks
C. Twice weekly
Yasmin's progestin component, drospirenone, is a \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ analogue. A. furosemide B. thiazide C. spironolactone D. None of the above
C. spironolactone
Loestrin FE is indicated for postmenopausal symptoms.
True
False
False
Premarin can be used as a hormonal contraceptive.
True
False
False
Where should Vivelle-Dot be applied? A. To the trunk of the body. B. To the upper arm. C. To the buttocks. D. To the waistline.
A. To the trunk of the body.
Prempro contains medroxyprogesterone.
True
False
True
Which of the following contaceptives has an indications to treat acne? A. Microgestin FE B. TriSprintec C. Yasmin D. All of the above.
B. TriSprintec
What is the purpose of adding medroxyprogesterone to conjugated estrogens?
A. To reduce the risk of developing endometrial carcinoma.
B. To increase efficacy in treating symptoms of menopause.
C. To decrease the adverse effects of conjugated estrogens.
D. To reduce the risk of developing cervical cancer.
A. To reduce the risk of developing endometrial carcinoma.
Which of the following patients should NOT use estrogen therapy?
A. Pregnant patients.
B. Patients with a history of thromboembolic disorders.
C. Patients with estrogen-dependent neoplasms.
D. All of the above.
D. All of the above.
Which of the following are important counseling points for topical estradiol?
A. Avoid getting water on the patch.
B. The patch can not cause irritation to the skin.
C. There are no timelines to follow when trying to discontinue or taper the medication.
D. None of the above.
D. None of the above.
How many days should a patient use a second form of birth control when starting Ortho-Cyclen? A. 7 Days B. 14 days C. 21 days D. 28 days
C. 21 days
What could be a sign of decreased birth control efficacy when taking Yasmin? A. Breakthrough bleeding B. Cramping C. Nausea D. All of the above
A. Breakthrough bleeding
Lo/Ovral has the same estrogen and progesterone components as Ovral but in lower amounts.
True
False
True
What do you tell a patient to do if she misses 3 doses of Junel FE?
A. Take all three tablets at once as soon as she remembers.
B. Stop the medication and begin a new pack in 7 days following the last dose.
C. Take one extra pill every day until she make us the 3 doses.
D. None of the above.
B. Stop the medication and begin a new pack in 7 days following the last dose.
Which of the following are side effects associated with Trinessa? A. Abdominal cramping B. Unusual tiredness C. Thromboembolic disorders D. All of the above
D. All of the above
Which of the following may reduce the effectiveness of oral contraceptives? A. St. John's Wort B. Ginseng C. Warfarin D. Garlic
A. St. John’s Wort
Broad spectrum antibiotics could alter the absorption of estrogens.
True
False
True
The directions for taking an oral contraceptive for acne treatment are the same as taking it for pregnancy prevention.
True
False
True
Yasmin can increase which of the following serum levels? A. Na B. K C. Vitamin K D. Ca
B. K
A patient should contact her physician immediately if she has which of the following side effects while taking an oral contraceptive? A. Sharp chest pain B. Calf pain C. Shortness of breath D. All of the above
D. All of the above
If a patient misses a dose of her Premarin, how should you counsel her?
A. Take the missed dose as soon as possible.
B. Take two pills at once.
C. Stop the medication and use a second form of contraceptive.
D. Call you doctor immediately.
A. Take the missed dose as soon as possible.
When starting an oral contraceptive, it is normal to miss two periods in a row.
True
False
False
Sprintec Generic Name
Norgestimate & Ethinyl Estradiol
Yasmin Generic Name
Drospirenone & Ethinyl Estradiol
Cryselle Generic Name
Norgesterel & Ethinyl Estradiol
