Deck 22: Therapeutic Agents for the Reproductive System

Question 1

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.

Answer 1

B
The current recommendation for contraceptive transdermal patches, such as Ortho Evra, is to apply the patch to the upper arms, back, abdomen, or buttocks. The patch should be applied, worn for 1 week, and then removed. A new patch should be applied on the same day of the week that the first patch was applied. The fourth week should be patch free.

Question 2

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

Answer 2

D
The primary oral estrogen products clinically in use are conjugated estrogens and estradiol.

Question 3

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.

Answer 3

A
The production of testosterone from the testes is responsible for the growth of the prostate gland, seminal vesicles, vas deferens, and others. Testosterone is also responsible for secondary sex characteristics such as changes in voice pitch as a boy enters puberty and increased muscle development. Follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) is released as puberty begins and causes the stored immature sperm cells to divide and mature.

Question 4

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 5

Estrogens are available as:

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

Question 6

Which system interdependently acts with the reproductive system?

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

Question 7

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

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

Question 8

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 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

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 11

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 12

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 13

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 14

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

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

Question 15

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 16

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

Question 17

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 18

To purchase Plan B without a prescription, a person must be at least ____ years of age.

A)16
B)17
C)18
D)21

Question 19

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 sperm are present at birth.
D)Sperm production begins at birth and never stops.

Question 20

Female hormones can be used:

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

Question 21

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 22

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 23

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

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

Question 24

Clomid is used for:

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

Question 25

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 26

What is the meaning of ART?

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

Question 27

The generic name for Cialis is:

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

Question 28

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

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

Question 29

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 30

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.