Qbank Set 1

Question 0

Alprostadil contains which prostaglandin? What is it used for?

Answer 0

PGE2

Vasodilator used to treat erectile dysfunction

Question 1

Dinoprostone contains which prostaglandin? What is it used for?

Answer 1

PGE2
Induces cervical softening and effacement,causing cervix to dilate and uterus to contract.
Used for labor-inducing agent, benign hydatidiform moles, and second trimester abortion.

Question 2

Epoprostenol is used to treat what?

Answer 2

Pulmonary hypertension.

It is a formulation of PGI2, causing vasodilation of the pulmonary blood vessels.

Question 3

Latanoprost is which prostaglandin analogue? What does it treat?

Answer 3

Prostaglandin F 2alpha
Increased aqueous humor outflow
Treats glaucoma

Question 4

Misopristol is an analogue of which prostaglandin?

Clinical Use?

Answer 4

Prostaglandin E1

Used to prevent gastric and duodenal ulcers caused by NSAIDs, induce labor and ripen the cervix.

Question 5

How do you treat acute bacterial prostatitis?

Answer 5

21 days ampicillin (fluoroquinolone) or SMX-TMP.

Question 6

G6DP deficiency is what genetic inheritance pattern?

Answer 6

X linked recessive

Affects 10-15% of African American males

Question 7

What drugs can cause hemolytic anemia?

Answer 7

Sulfonamides (SMX-TMP)
Nitrofurantoin
Dapsone
Primaquine
Quinine