Hormone Therapeutics 3 & 4 Flashcards
Explain the process of choosing HRT.
What are the indications of transdermal therapy?
What should be done for symptom control when starting HRT?
Explain the process of choosing HRT in postmenopausal stage.
What are the treatment options available for women who are unable or unwilling to use HRT?
What investigations do you need to consider for menopause?
What are the drugs used to modify pregnant uterus and cervix?
Give examples of Prostaglandins.
Explain the uses of Prostaglandins.
Give examples of Tocolytics.
Explain the uses of Tocolytics.
Explain the mechanism of action of Tocolytics.
Give examples of drugs that are ovulation induction agents.
Explain how oestrogen receptor antagonists produces its effect.
Explain how Clomiphene is used in practice.
When can multiple ovulations occur?
Explain how Tamoxifen is used in practice.
Explain how Metformin can be used as an ovulation induction agent.
Explain the mechanism of action of Danazol.
What is the clinical use of Danazol?
- What is the treatment regimen for Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH)
What is the treatment regimen for Overactive Bladder?
What is the treatment regimen for Prostate Cancer?
What is the treatment regimen for Erectile Dysfunction?
What is Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia?
Give examples of an a1 adrenoreceptor blockers.
What does a1 adrenoreceptor blockers do to treat BPH?
What are the side effects of a1 adrenoreceptor blockers?
Give examples of 5a reductase inhibitors.
Explain the effect of 5a reductase inhibitors.
What are the treatment options for an overactive bladder?
Give examples of anticholinergic agents.
Explain the effect of anticholinergic agents.
What are the side effects associated with anticholinergic agents?
What are the contraindications of anticholinergic agents?
What anticholinergic agent can prolong the QT interval?
Give examples of a β3 adrenoreceptor agonist.
When will it appropriate to use β3 adrenoreceptor agonist as treatment for overactive bladder?
What are the side effects of β3 adrenoreceptor agonist?
What are treatment options for prostate cancer?
- Give examples of antiandrogens.
Explain how antiandrogens produce their effect.
What are the common side effects associated with antiandrogens?
What side effects can non-steroidal agents cause?
What is erectile dysfunction (ED)?
What medical conditions can erectile dysfunction indicate?
Give examples of disorders that can cause ED.
Explain the initial assessment process of ED.
What investigations and physical examination are required for suspected ED?
When will it appropriate for an ED patient to be referred to a specialist?
What is the treatment aim for ED?
What can be the causes of ED?
Explain the relationship between hypogonadism and testosterone replacement therapy.
Draw and label the algorithm that represents first-time presentation of ED and recurrent presentation of ED.
What effect can lifestyle changes provide to ED?
Give examples of life factors that can indicate ED.
Explain the mechanism of action of Nitric Oxide in ED.
What does PDE-5 inhibitors stand for?
Explain the mechanism of action of PDE-5 inhibitors.
Give examples of PDE-5 inhibitors and state their properties.
When will it be appropriate to lower the dosage of PDE-5 inhibitors?
What are the cautions and contraindications of PDE-5 inhibitors?
Explain when vacuum erection devices are used for ED patients.
What are the common side effects of using the devices for ED?
Give an example of a drug used in intracavernous injection therapy.
Explain how Alprostadil is used for treating ED.
- What is the third-line treatment for ED?
