Pharmacology - Pharmacology of oestrogen and progesterone Flashcards

1
Q

ethinyloestradiol is a synthetic compound of which hormone

a.progesterone
b.oestrogen
c. FSH
d.LH

A

b.oestrogen

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levonorgestrol is a synthetic compound of which hormone

a.progesterone
b.oestrogen
c. FSH
d.LH

A

levonorgestrol

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3
Q

which pill is prescribed first line

a.combined
b.progesterone only
c.oestrogen

A

a.combined

21 days on
7 days off

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4
Q

which of these is NOT a contraindication for the combined pill

a.heavy smoking
b. migraine WITH AURA
c. breastfeeding <6 weeks post delivery
d.uncontrolled hypertension
e.breast cancer
d. alcohol

A

d. alcohol

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5
Q

which contraceptive pill is taken continously with no break

a.POP
b.COP

A

a.POP

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6
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irregular bleeding especially at initiation is a side effective of which contraceptive pill

a.POP
b.COP

A

a.POP

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7
Q

which of these cannot be used as emergency contraception

a.ellaOne
b.Levonelle
c.Cerelle
d.copper coil

A

c.Cerelle (pop)

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