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Reproductive Flashcards

1
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Danazol: Mechanism

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Partial agonist of androgen receptor

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Danazol: Use (2)

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  1. Endometriosis

2. Hereditary angioedema

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Danazol: Side effect (7)

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Masculinization
Hirsutism
Decreased HDL levels
Edema
Weight gain
Acne
Hepatotoxicity
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Sildenafil, Vardenafil: Mechanism

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Inhibits phophodiesterase 5, causing increased cGMP, smooth muscle relaxation in corpus cavernosum, increased blood flow and penile erection

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Sildenafil, Vardenafil: Use

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Erectile dysfunction

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Sildenafil, Vardenafil: Side effects (5)

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Headache
Flushing
Dyspepsia
Impaired blue-green color vision
Life-threatening hypotension (with nitrates)
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Tamsulosin: Mechanism

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alpha-1 antagonist inhibiting smooth muscle contraction

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Why is tamsulosin unique as an alpha-1 antagonist

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Selective for alpha 1A,D receptors on prostate

Vascular receptors = 1B

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Tamsulosin: Use

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BPH

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Terbutaline: Mechanism

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Beta-2 agonist -> uterine relaxation

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Terbutaline: Use

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Reduce premature uterine contraction

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Oral contraception: Estrogen and progestin mechanism

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Inhibit LH/FSH and prevent estrogen surge (no LH surge = no ovulation)

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Oral contraception: Progestin mechanism (2)

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Thickening of cervical mucus, preventing access of sperm to uterus

Inhibit endometrial proliferation - less suitable for implantation

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14
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Who should not take oral contraceptives (3)?

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Smokers > 35 yo (Increased cardiovascular events)
History of thromboembolism or stroke
History of estrogen-dependent tumor

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Mifepristone: Mechanism

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Competitive progestin receptor antagonist

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16
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Mifepristone: Use

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Termination of pregnancy

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17
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What is administered with mifepristone for termination of pregnancy?

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Misoprostol (PGE1)

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18
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Mifepristone: Side effects (2)

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Heavy bleeding

GI (abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting, anorexia)

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19
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Progestins: Use (2)

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Oral contraceptives

Treatment of endometrial cancer and abnormal uterine bleeding

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Anastrozole: Mechanism

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Aromatase inhibitor

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Exemestane: Mechanism

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Aromatase inhibitor

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22
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Aromatase inhibitor: Use

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Postmenopausal women with breast cancer

23
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Hormone replacement therapy: Use (2)

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Relief or prevention of menopausal symptoms

Osteoporosis

24
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Estrogen replacement therapy: Side Effects

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Risk of endometrial cancer

Possible CV risk

25
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Clomiphene: Mechanism

A

SERM
Partial agonist at ER in hypothalamus
Prevents normal feedback inhibition and increases release of LH and FSH from pituitary, stimulating ovulation

26
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Clomiphene: Use (2)

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Infertility

Polycystic ovarian syndrome

27
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Clomiphene: Side Effects (4)

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Hot flashes
Ovarian enlargement
Multiple simultaneous pregnancies
Visual disturbances

28
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Tamoxifen: Mechanism

A

SERM

Agonist on breast tissue

29
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Tamoxifen: Use

A

Treat and prevent recurrence of ER+ breast cancer

30
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Raloxifene: Mechanism

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SERM

Agonist on bone, reduces resorption ofbone

31
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Raloxifene: use

A

Osteoporosis

32
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Ethinyl estradiol: Family

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Estrogens

33
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DES: Family

A

Estrogens

34
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Mestranol: Family

A

Estrogens

35
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Estrogens: Use (4)

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Hypogonadism or ovarian failure
Menstrual abnormalities
HRT in postmenopausal women
Androgen-dependent PC in men

36
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Estrogens: Side effects (3)

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Endometrial cancer
Bleeding in postmenopausal women
Risk of thrombi

37
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Who should not take estrogens? (2)

A

ER+ breast cancer

History of DVTs

38
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DES: Side effects

A

Clear cell adenocarcinoma of vagina in females exposed in utero

39
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Finasteride: Mechanism

A

5alpha-reductase inhibitor

Decrease conversion of testosterone to DHT

40
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Finasteride: Use (2)

A

BPH

Male pattern baldness

41
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Flutamide: Mechanism

A

Nonsteroidal competitive androgen antagonist

42
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Flutamide: Use

A

PC

43
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Ketoconazole: Mechanism

A

Inhibits steroid synthesis (17, 20-desmolase)

44
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Ketoconazole: Use

A

polycystic ovarian syndrome (hirsutism)

45
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Ketoconazole: Side effects (2)

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Gynecomastia

Amenorrhea

46
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Spironolactone: Mechanism (Repro)

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Inhibits steroid binding

47
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Spironolactone: Use (Repro)

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Polycystic ovarian syndrome (hirsutism)

48
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Spironolactone: Side effects (2)

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Gynecomastia

Amenorrhea

49
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Testosterone, methyltestosterone: Family

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Androgens

50
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Androgens: Use (2)

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Hypogonadism/2nd sex characteristic development

Anabolism to promote recovery after burn or injury

51
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Androgens: Side effects (5)

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Masculinization in females
Gonadal atrophy
Premature closure of epiphyseal plates
Increased LDL
Decreased HDL
52
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Leuprolide: Mechanism

A

GnRH analog
Pulsatile: agonist
Continuous: antagonist

53
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Leuprolide; Use (4)

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Pulsatile: Infertility
Continuous: PC, uterine fibroids, precocious puberty

54
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Leuprolide: Side effects (3)

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Antiandrogen
Nausea
Vomiting

USMLE - Pharmacology (6 decks)

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