peri-menstural syndrome (PMS)

Question 1

CM for PMS

Answer 1

vit B6 / calcium / chasteberry (vitex agnus castus)

Question 2

can change in serotonin level lead to PMS Y/N

Answer 2

Y

Question 3

some severe PMS could be undiagnosised depression Y/N

Answer 3

Y

Question 4

pharmacological tx for PMS

Answer 4

SSRI
COCP

Question 5

specific standardised extrate of vitex agnus castus is called

Answer 5

Ze 440

Question 6

there is a good evidence to support the use of spironolactone on PMS Y/N

Answer 6

N

Question 7

POP is more effective in treating the sx of PMS Y/N

Answer 7

N

Question 8

diagnosis of PMS

Answer 8

sx in three prior menstural cycle
starts 5 days before the menses / end 4 days after the menses
not occur until day 12 of the cycle
2 cycles postpespective
negative impact on the life

Question 9

non-pharmacological tx

Answer 9

understand the cycle
physical exercise / stress management
diet—increase ca2+ can carbohdrate intake / avoid high fat, salt and suagr

Question 10

PMDD was moved to the DSM-V Y/N

Answer 10

Y

Question 11

can Vitex agnus castus be used w OCP Y/N

Answer 11

N (hormone related)