Deck 28: Medications That Affect the Reproductive System

Question 1

Adverse reactions to estrogen include:

A) breakthrough bleeding, breast tenderness, and changes in weight
B) hirsutism, hypocalcemia, and depression
C) erythema, alopecia, and agitation
D) diarrhea, constipation, and drowsiness

Answer 1

breakthrough bleeding, breast tenderness, and changes in weight

Question 2

During the ____ phase of the menstrual cycle, the graafian follicle undergoes maturation.

A) proliferation
B) luteal
C) premenstrual
D) menstrual

Answer 2

proliferation

Question 3

All of the following are examples of monophasic oral contraceptives except:

A) Alesse
B) Lo/Ovral-28
C) Ortho-Novum 7/7/7
D) Brevicon

Answer 3

Ortho-Novum 7/7/7

Question 4

Patients taking ____ should be watched for signs of depression, and the drug should be discontinued if symptoms become severe.

A) estrogen
B) progesterone
C) testosterone
D) oxytocin

Question 5

The usual dose of Provera is:

A) 15-30 mg daily
B) 2.5-10 mg daily
C) 0.3-1.25 mg daily
D) 500 mg daily

Question 6

The four phases of the menstrual cycle, in order, are:

A) proliferation, follicular, luteal, and menstrual
B) proliferation, luteal, premenstrual, and menstruation
C) menstruation, proliferation, luteal, and premenstrual
D) premenstrual, menstruation, proliferation, and luteal

Question 7

The average menstrual cycle is approximately ____ days in length.

A) 21
B) 4-5
C) 30
D) 28

Question 8

Oral contraceptives that keep the same hormone levels throughout the entire cycle are referred to as:

A) monophasic
B) biphasic
C) triphasic
D) None of these answers are correct.

Question 9

The usual dose of Depo-Testosterone is:

A) 50-400 mg every 2-4 weeks
B) 10-40 mg daily
C) 10-25 mg 2-3 times per week
D) 50-400 mg daily

Question 10

Climacteric is more commonly known as:

A) menopause
B) menstruation
C) pregnancy
D) impotence

Question 11

____ is rapidly inactivated by the liver.Therefore, many preparations are given IM.

A) Testosterone
B) Estrogen
C) Progesterone
D) All of these answers are correct.

Question 12

FSH and LH, which play a role in sexual development, are secreted by the ____.

A) ovaries
B) pancreas
C) pituitary
D) thyroid

Question 13

All of the following are estrogen preparations except:

A) Ogen
B) Estrace
C) Premarin
D) Provera

Question 14

Estrogen preparations are contraindicated in patients with:

A) breast cancer
B) blood clots
C) undiagnosed vaginal bleeding
D) All of these answers are correct.

Question 15

The hormone responsible for secondary sex characteristics in the female is:

A) estrogen
B) testosterone
C) thyroxine
D) oxytocin

Question 16

The usual daily dose of Premarin is:

A) 10 mg
B) 1-5 mg
C) 0.3-1.25 mg
D) 0.05-0.25 mg

Question 17

All of the following are contraindications to oral contraceptives except:

A) blood clots
B) stroke
C) dysmenorrhea
D) breast cancer

Question 18

The failure of the testicles to descend into the scrotum is known as:

A) hypogonadism
B) amenorrhea
C) cryptorchidism
D) hirsutism

Question 19

Short-term hormone therapy protects against all of the following conditions except:

A) colorectal cancer
B) heart disease
C) osteoporosis
D) pulmonary embolus

Question 20

Estrogen preparations are used for all of the following except:

A) menopause
B) atrophic vaginitis
C) prevention of miscarriage
D) osteoporosis

Question 21

Match each term with its meaning.
absence of menstruation

A)hirsutism
B)amenorrhea
C)menopause
D)virilization
E)contraceptive
F)hypogonadism
G)oxytocic agents

Question 22

25% of erectile dysfunction has a physical cause.

Question 23

Patients taking testosterone are at an increased risk of developing blood clots, as testosterone increases certain clotting factors.

Question 24

Symptoms of gonorrhea include genital discharge, jaundice, and weight loss.

Question 25

Match each term with its meaning.
uterine stimulants

A)hirsutism
B)amenorrhea
C)menopause
D)virilization
E)contraceptive
F)hypogonadism
G)oxytocic agents

Question 26

Testosterone use in women may cause virilization, in which women take on masculine characteristics.

Question 27

Men and women remain interested in sexual activity into their 70s and beyond.

Question 28

Prostin E₂ Alpha may be used to manage postpartum bleeding after delivery of the placenta.

Question 29

Match each term with its meaning.
a drug or device for the prevention of pregnancy

A)hirsutism
B)amenorrhea
C)menopause
D)virilization
E)contraceptive
F)hypogonadism
G)oxytocic agents

Question 30

One in five people with gonorrhea is younger than 20 years of age.

Question 31

Match each term with its meaning.
defective secretion of reproductive glands

A)hirsutism
B)amenorrhea
C)menopause
D)virilization
E)contraceptive
F)hypogonadism
G)oxytocic agents

Question 32

Adverse reactions to testosterone preparations in males include:

A) gynecomastia, oligospermia, and amenorrhea
B) gynecomastia, oligospermia, and suppression of clotting factors
C) impotence, gynecomastia, and oligospermia
D) impotence, oligospermia, and suppression of clotting factors

Question 33

Match each term with its meaning.
excessive hair growth

A)hirsutism
B)amenorrhea
C)menopause
D)virilization
E)contraceptive
F)hypogonadism
G)oxytocic agents

Question 34

Antibiotics are effective against gonorrhea, chlamydia, and herpes.

Question 35

Patients taking any hormone therapy should report a weight gain of 5 pounds or more in a week to their physician.

Question 36

Match each term with its meaning.
naturally occurring stoppage of menstruation

A)hirsutism
B)amenorrhea
C)menopause
D)virilization
E)contraceptive
F)hypogonadism
G)oxytocic agents

Question 37

Match each term with its meaning.
development of male characteristics in women

A)hirsutism
B)amenorrhea
C)menopause
D)virilization
E)contraceptive
F)hypogonadism
G)oxytocic agents

Question 38

Uterine relaxants are used to stop or delay premature labor.