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Sexuality Flashcards

1
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What are the three steroid hormones in estrogen?

A

estradiol
estrone
estriol

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Pharmacological uses of estrogen?

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hormone replacement
birth control
treatment of some types of cancers

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MOA of conjugated estrogen?

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binds to estrogen receptors

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Therapeutic effects of conjugated estrogen?

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treat hypogonadism
treat sxs of menopause
palliative treatment of hormone cancers
feminizing hormone therapy

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5
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Contraindications for conjugated estrogen?

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hx of many female cancers
hx of hepatic cancers
pregnancy
lipid disorders

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MOA of medroxyprogesterone?

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prevents surge of Luteinizing Hormone; prevent ovulation
maintains endometrium

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Therapeutic effects of medoxyprogesterone?

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decreased bleeding
prevent ovulation
treat endometrial cancers
used with IVF for endometrial growth

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Contraindications for medroxyprogesterone?

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clotting disorders
pregnancy
hepatic impairment
female cancers

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What is estradiol and norethindrone a combination of?

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estrogen + progestin combination

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Therapeutic effects of estradiol and norethindrone?

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prevent contraception
acne treatment
endometriosis treatment
menstrual bleeding/pain regulation

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Contraindications for estradiol and norethindrone?

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breast cancer,
hx of stroke
depression
pregnancy

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What two things decrease effectiveness of OC’s?

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anticonvulsants
antibiotics

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13
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Benefits of testosterone?

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matures male reproductive system
secondary sex characteristics
increase muscle mass
increase erythropoietin and RBC’s

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MOA of testosterone?

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replaces or enhances male hormone

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Therapeutic effects of testosterone?

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androgen replacement therapy
hypogonadism
palliative txt of breast cancer
treats muscle wasting (AIDS)
masculizing hormone therapy

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16
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Contraindications for testosterone?

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male breast cancers
prostate cancers
DM
pregnancy

17
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MOA of sildenafil?

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enhances nitric oxide
induced vasodilation in the penis and pulmonary system

18
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Therapeutic effects of sildenafil?

A

enhances erection
improves oxygenation
treatment of Raynaud’s (off-label)

19
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Contraindications for sildenafil?

A

cardiovascular disease
kidney/liver disease
patients who require nitrate/nitrite therapy

20
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What are 2 types of BPH MOA?

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Alpha 1 adrenergic blockers - relaxes smooth muscle
5-alpha reductase inhibitors - shrinks epithelial tissue

21
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MOA of finasteride?

A

inhibits 5-alpha reductase decreasing T production
shrinks prostate

22
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Therapeutic effects of finasteride?

A

BPH relief
male pattern hair loss

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