Section 10: Drugs That Affect The Reproductive System

Question 1

What two synthetic hormones are combined to make an oral contraceptive (“the pill”)?

Answer 1

Estrogen and progesterone (Pg. 325)

Question 2

What is a term used for the absence of ovulation?

Answer 2

anovulation (Pg. 325)

Question 3

What is clomiphene citrate (Clomid) used for in women?

Answer 3

Induce ovulation and increase fertility (Pg. 325)

Question 4

What is the choice of dosage and length of testosterone therapy dependent on?

Answer 4

Diagnosis, age of the patient, and intensity of side effects / adverse reactions. (Pg. 326)

Question 5

What is an example of an oral testosterone drug?

Answer 5

methyltestosterone (Metandren) (Pg. 326)

Question 6

What is the term for an inability of a man to achieve or maintain an erection?

Answer 6

Impotence (Pg. 326 NOTE)

Question 7

Administration of nitroglycerin medications is contraindicated in patients who have taken Viagra, Cialis or Levitra within how many hours?

Answer 7

24-48 hours (Pg. 326 NOTE)