FINALS Flashcards
Inhibit ovulation
Prevent postpartum breast discomfort
Estrogen
increase bone mineral density without stimulating the endometrium
Raloxifene
treatment of postmenopausal osteoporosis
Raloxifene
capillary dilation, fluid retention, protein anabolism, and thin cervical mucous
Estrogen
Transform the proliferative endometrium into a secretory endometrium
PROGESTINS
Indicated for contraception; as treatment of primary and secondary amenorrhea; as treatment for functional uterine bleeding; and in some fertility protocols
PROGESTINS
stimulating the hypothalamus to increase FSH and LH levels and stimulate ovarian follicular development and ova maturation
Fertility drugs
Fertility drugs is given in sequence with
HCG
stimulate spermatogenesis in men with low sperm counts
Menotropins
treatment of uterine atony following delivery
Oxytocin
Stimulate uterine activity, dislodging any implanted trophoblast and preventing implantation of any fertilized egg
ABORTIFACIENTS
mimic the effects of the sympathetic nervous system at beta, sites
TOCOLYTICS
relaxation of the uterine smooth muscle Indicated for the management of preterm labor
TOCOLYTICS
Promote body tissue-building processes; reverse catabolic or tissue-destroying processes
Anabolic steroids
treat anemias, certain cancers, and angioedema, to promote weight gain and tissue repair in debilitated patients and protein anabolism in patients who are on long-term corticosteroid therapy
Anabolic steroids