Deck 24: Therapeutic Agents for the Reproductive System

Question 1

Which system interdependently acts with the reproductive system?

A) Endocrine
B) Respiratory
C) Cardiovascular
D) None of the above

Answer 1

Endocrine

Question 2

Which of the following medications should not be handled by a pregnant woman?

A) Yaz
B) Avodart
C) Flomax
D) Hytrin

Answer 2

Avodart

Question 3

Which of the following alpha-blocker(s) target(s) prostate tissue and is(are) not used for hypertension?

A) Flomax
B) Hytrin
C) Cardura
D) A and B

Answer 3

Flomax

Question 4

Which of the following statements is(are) true concerning sperm production?

A) Sperm production begins before the age of puberty and decreases with age.
B) Sperm production begins at puberty and ends at approximately 70 years of age.
C) All sperms are present at birth.
D) Sperm production begins at birth and never stops.

Question 5

Which of the following is(are) risk factor(s) for pelvic inflammatory disease (PID)?

A) Age
B) Multiple sexual partners
C) Gender
D) All of the above

Question 6

Because anabolic steroids that are used for infertility and hypogonadism have the potential for abuse, they are schedule _______ controlled substances.

A) C-II
B) C-III
C) C-IV
D) C-V

Question 7

Estrogen is taken by women to:

A) Relieve symptoms of menopause
B) Increase the possibility of conception
C) Treat hypogonadism
D) All of the above are reasons women take estrogen

Question 8

Which of the following statements is(are) not true of testosterone?

A) Testosterone is responsible for sperm maturation.
B) It is responsible for a boy's voice changing.
C) Testosterone increases muscle development.
D) The testes are responsible for the production of testosterone.

Question 9

Which of the following statements is not true of HRT in postmenopausal women?

A) HRT is very safe and effective.
B) Recommendations are that the smallest dose be given for the shortest length of time.
C) Symptoms such as hot flashes, mood swings, and night sweats are effectively treated with HRT.
D) HRT increases the risk of developing breast cancer, stroke, blood clots, and heart disease.

Question 10

Which of the following hormones cause(s) weight gain, cramping, swelling, acne, and anxiety in women during the last 2 weeks of the menstrual cycle?

A) Estrogen
B) Progesterone
C) Androgen
D) A and B

Question 11

The principle medications used as treatments for the female reproductive system are:

A) Hormones
B) Diuretics
C) Antibiotics
D) A and C

Question 12

Which of the following is(are) the primary oral estrogen products in use?

A) Conjugated estrogens
B) Estradiol
C) Esterified estrogens
D) A and B

Question 13

All of the following statements are true about benign prostatic hypertrophy (BPH) except:

A) BPH is common in older men
B) BPH is cancerous
C) Urination is difficult with BPH
D) BPH can be treated with medication or surgery

Question 14

Erectile dysfunction (ED) is caused by a(n):

A) Lack of blood flow to the penis
B) Lack of desire
C) Lack of sperm
D) Abundance of estrogen

Question 15

Which of the following statements is(are) not true concerning menopause?

A) Menopause usually occurs between the ages of 50 and 60 years.
B) The risk of osteoporosis is increased in postmenopausal women.
C) Menopause is considered a disease of the reproductive system.
D) Hot flashes are associated with menopause.

Question 16

Which one of the following statements is not true regarding the application of the contraceptive patch Ortho Evra?

A) The Ortho Evra patch can be applied to the upper arm, back, abdomen, or buttocks
B) One patch is used for a period of 3 weeks
C) The fourth week should be patch free
D) A new patch should be applied at the beginning of each of the first 3 weeks

Question 17

Female hormones can be used:

A) To treat infertility
B) As contraceptives
C) To treat hypogonadism
D) All of the above

Question 18

What is the term for a medication that only treats the symptoms but not the cause of a disease?

A) Nosocomial
B) Palliative
C) Placebo
D) Symptomatic

Question 19

Lupron (leuprolide) is administered:

A) Intramuscularly
B) Orally
C) Topically
D) Vaginally

Question 20

Estrogens are available as:

A) Oral medications
B) Patches
C) Vaginal inserts
D) All of the above

Question 21

The generic name for Valtrex is:

A) Acyclovir
B) Valacyclovir
C) Valganciclovir
D) Valsartan

Question 22

Which form of "phasic" contraceptives contains constant progestin amount and the estrogen component increases gradually throughout the cycle?

A) Biphasic
B) Estrophasic
C) Monophasic
D) Triphasic

Question 23

Clomid is used for:

A) Contraception
B) Infertility
C) ED
D) BPH

Question 24

What is the meaning of ART?

A) Additional reproductive therapy
B) Active reproductive therapy
C) Assisted reproductive technology
D) Allowable reproductive technology

Question 25

Cigarette smokers who take oral contraceptives have an increased risk of:

A) Breakthrough bleeding
B) STDs
C) Getting pregnant
D) Serious cardiovascular events

Question 26

Estradiol may be administered:

A) Orally
B) Transdermally
C) Vaginally
D) All of the above

Question 27

Etonogestrel (NuvaRing) is left in place for:

A) 3 weeks
B) 4 weeks
C) 26 weeks
D) 52 weeks

Question 28

The generic name for Cialis is:

A) Sildenafil
B) Vardenafil
C) Tadalafil
D) Alprostadil

Question 29

Which of the following protect(s) the partners from all forms of STDs?

A) Oral birth control pills
B) Contraceptive gels
C) Gardasil vaccination
D) None of the above

Question 30

Which of the following can lead to ED?

A) Substance abuse (e.g., alcohol, cocaine, marijuana) and medication side effects
B) Low testosterone levels
C) Prostatitis
D) All of the above

Question 31

What is the major drug interaction between phosphodiesterase inhibitors such as sildenafil (Viagra) and nitrates?

A) Severe hypertension
B) Severe hypotension
C) Viagra may not work
D) Chest pain

Question 32

Harvoni (Ledipasvir/Sofosbuvir) is indicated for:

A) Hepatitis A
B) Hepatitis B
C) Hepatitis C
D) A and B

Question 33

Oral contraceptives have a high incidence of side effects including:

A) Nausea and vomiting
B) Menstrual abnormalities
C) Deep venous thrombosis
D) All of the above

Question 34

The ED medication available as an intracavernous injection and a urethral suppository is:

A) Sildenafil
B) Vardenafil
C) Tadalafil
D) Alprostadil

Question 35

As a 1-mg dose, finasteride is indicated for:

A) A lack of menstruation
B) Painful menstruation
C) Male pattern baldness
D) Urination at night time

Question 36

Which of the following statements is not true regarding sexually transmitted diseases (STDs)?

A) Bacteria, viruses, fungi, and protozoa can cause STDs.
B) STDs can only be transmitted by sexual intercourse.
C) Some STDs can be spread from a mother to a child through childbirth.
D) Scabies, pubic lice, human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), and chlamydia are examples of STDs.

Question 37

Levonorgestrel (Mirena) is available as a:

A) Intrauterine device
B) Patch
C) Vaginal ring
D) All of the above

Question 38

Combination oral contraceptives are available as:

A) Biphasic formulas
B) Triphasic formulas
C) Eestrophasic formulas
D) All of the above

Question 39

Which of the following medications is indicated as estrogen replacement therapy?

A) Levoxyl
B) Premarin
C) Synthroid
D) Evista