Test 6 - Endocrine and Reproductive

Question 1

Corticosteroid therapy indication

Answer 1

Drug of choice for treating adrenocortical insufficiency

Question 2

Corticosteroid therapy side effects

Answer 2

Sodium and fluid retention

HTN, Tachycardia, Peptic Ulcer disease, Cushing’s Syndrome

Question 3

Desmopressin MOA

Answer 3

Most common form of ADH, for Diabetes Insipidus (excessive urination and extreme thirst)

MOA: enhances reabsorption of water in the kidneys

Question 4

Hyperthyroidism pharmacotherapy goal

Answer 4

Lower activity of thyroid

Question 5

Hyperthyroidism treatment

Answer 5

Administer thioamides
-propylthiouracil (PTU)
-methimazole (Tapazole)
Radioactive iodide
-Sodium iodide-131
-Lugol's solution

Question 6

Hypothyroidism assessment

Answer 6

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Question 7

Thyroid gland function

Answer 7

Secrete T4 and T3
-Control basal metbolic rate and affect every cell in body
Secrete calcitonin

Question 8

Clomiphene MOA

Answer 8

Drug of choice for female infertility

MOA: stimulate release of LH

Question 9

Contraceptives contraindications

Answer 9

contraindicated in smokers especially after age 35

Question 10

Emergency contraception administration

Answer 10

Must be administered within 72 hours after unprotected sex

Question 11

HRT side effects assessment

Answer 11

Monitor closely for signs and symptoms of embolus or thrombus

Question 12

Oral contraceptives teaching

Answer 12

Monitor BP and thrombophlebitis

Question 13

Oxytocics indicatinos

Answer 13

Stimulates uterine contractions to induce labor and prevent post partum hemorrhage

Question 14

Progestin indications

Answer 14

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Question 15

Androgren therapy goal

Answer 15

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Question 16

Finesteride MOA

Answer 16

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Question 17

Sildenafil adverse effects

Answer 17

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Question 18

Tildalafil Cialis Assessment

Answer 18

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