Exam 2 - 2010

Question 1

Dexamethasone (Decadron)
A) does not bind corticosteriod-binding-globulin (CBG) in the circulating blood
B) is used for the diagnosis of Cushing’s Syndrome
C) is a long-acting glucocorticoid
D) has all of the above characteristics

Answer 1

D) has all of the above characteristics

Question 2

Which of the following is an antagonist of the adolsterone receptor?

A) prednisone (Deltasone)
B) spironolactone (Aldactone)
C) hydrocoryisone (Cortef)
D) fludrocortisone (Florinef)

Answer 2

B) spironolactone (Aldactone)

Question 3

Which of the following contraceptives is contraindicated in women who are older than 35 yrs of age and smoke?

A) norethindrone acetate (Norlutin, mini pill)
B) transdermal patch containing ethinyl estradiol and norelgestromin (Ortho Evra)
C) medroxyprogesterone acetate (Depo-Provera)
D) none of the above

Answer 3

B) transdermal patch containing ethinyl estradiol and norelgestromin (Ortho Evra)

Question 4

Drugs that function primarily by increasing insulin secrection include:

A) Sulfonylureas
B) meglitinides
C) both A and B
D) neither A nor B

Answer 4

C) both A and B

Question 5

Which one of the following is a common side effect associated with the use of a sulfonylurea agent?

A) agranulocytosis
B) hypoglycemia
C) myositis
D) lactic acidosis

Answer 5

B) hypoglycemia

Question 6

Metformin decreases blood glucose level by:
A) inhibiting hepatic glucose output
B) decreasing glucose absorption from the intestine
C) increasing insulin sensitivity
D) all of the above

Answer 6

D) all of the above

Question 7

True or False:

Chlomiphene citrate (clomid) is a progesterone receptor antagonist used for medical abortion.

Answer 7

False