Deck 24: Reproductive System Drugs

Question 1

Induces sperm production

A)Follicle-stimulating hormone
B)Luteinizing hormone
C)Luteotropic hormone

Answer 1

Follicle-stimulating hormone

Question 2

Which hormone stimulates the secretion of progesterone by the corpus luteum and secretion of milk by the mammary gland?

A) Follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH)
B) Luteinizing hormone (LH)
C) Luteotropic hormone (LTH)
D) None of the above.

Answer 2

Luteotropic hormone (LTH)

Question 3

Androgens may be used for ___________.

A) palliative treatment of females with advanced metastatic carcinoma of the breast
B) treatment of menstrual irregularities, relief of menopausal vasomotor symptoms, and palliative treatment for males with advanced inoperable prostate cancer
C) treatment of amenorrhea and abnormal uterine bleeding and palliative therapy for advanced and metastatic endometriosis or breast cancer
D) induction of labor with at-term or near-term pregnancies

Answer 3

palliative treatment of females with advanced metastatic carcinoma of the breast

Question 4

Which hormone stimulates the uterus to contract and induce childbirth?

A) Oxytocin
B) Progesterone
C) Progestins
D) Testosterone

Question 5

Female sex hormones produced by the ovary and the adrenal glands are called __________.

A) estrogens
B) androgens
C) progesterones
D) contraceptives

Question 6

Match the agent with its appropriate classification or indication.
Treat endometriosis by inhibiting ovulation and menstruation, used as antineoplastic in treatment of some hormone-dependent tumors.

A)Androgen agents
B)PDE inhibitors
C)Estrogen
D)Progestin
E)Gonadotropin-releasing hormone analog

Question 7

Stimulates secretion of progesterone and milk production by the mammary gland

A)Follicle-stimulating hormone
B)Luteinizing hormone
C)Luteotropic hormone

Question 8

Match the agent with its appropriate classification or indication.
Combined with estrogen as oral contraceptive or EPT, amenorrhea or abnormal bleeding, used as adjunct to treat some cancers.

A)Androgen agents
B)PDE inhibitors
C)Estrogen
D)Progestin
E)Gonadotropin-releasing hormone analog

Question 9

Which hormone stimulates ovarian follicle development and sperm production?

A) Follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH)
B) Luteinizing hormone (LH)
C) Luteotropic hormone (LTH)
D) None of the above.

Question 10

Induces development of corpus luteum

A)Follicle-stimulating hormone
B)Luteinizing hormone
C)Luteotropic hormone

Question 11

Hormones used to prevent pregnancy are _________.

A) replacement therapy
B) androgens
C) progesterones
D) contraceptives

Question 12

Side effects of androgens include _____________.

A) changes in the libido, gynecomastia in males, and hirsutism and menorrhea in females
B) increased risk of thromboembolic disorders, migraine headaches, and depression
C) menstrual irregularity and amenorrhea, vision disorders, and possible decrease in bone density with prolonged use
D) severe hypotension, tachycardia and arrhythmia, and postpartum hemorrhage

Question 13

Match the agent with its appropriate classification or indication.
Treats ED or impotence, some brands treat pulmonary hypertension or BPH

A)Androgen agents
B)PDE inhibitors
C)Estrogen
D)Progestin
E)Gonadotropin-releasing hormone analog

Question 14

Induces development of ovarian follicles

A)Follicle-stimulating hormone
B)Luteinizing hormone
C)Luteotropic hormone

Question 15

Male hormones secreted mainly in the interstitial tissue of the testes in the male and in the adrenal glands of both sexes are called __________.

A) gonadotropic hormones
B) androgens
C) progesterones
D) contraceptives

Question 16

Hormones secreted by the corpus luteum and adrenal glands are __________.

A) gonadotropic hormones
B) androgens
C) progesterones
D) contraceptives

Question 17

Match the agent with its appropriate classification or indication.
Used for replacement in disorders causing low testosterone, some breast cancers, and endometriosis

A)Androgen agents
B)PDE inhibitors
C)Estrogen
D)Progestin
E)Gonadotropin-releasing hormone analog

Question 18

The hormone that works in conjunction with FSH to induce secretion of estrogen, ovulation, and development of corpus luteum is __________.

A) follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH)
B) luteinizing hormone (LH)
C) luteotropic hormone (LTH)
D) None of the above.

Question 19

Induces secretion of estrogen

A)Follicle-stimulating hormone
B)Luteinizing hormone
C)Luteotropic hormone

Question 20

Match the agent with its appropriate classification or indication.
Used to treat symptoms of menopause, contraception, and osteoporosis prevention.

A)Androgen agents
B)PDE inhibitors
C)Estrogen
D)Progestin
E)Gonadotropin-releasing hormone analog

Question 21

Progestins are used for which of the following ___________.

A) palliative treatment of females with advanced metastatic carcinoma of the breast, endometriosis, and fibrocystic breast disease
B) treatment of menstrual irregularities, relief of menopausal vasomotor symptoms, and palliative treatment for males with advanced inoperable prostate cancer
C) treatment of amenorrhea and abnormal uterine bleeding and adjunctive and palliative therapy for advanced and metastatic endometrial or breast cancer
D) induction of labor with at-term or near-term pregnancies

Question 22

Magnesium sulfate is used to treat or prevent seizures in preeclampsia or eclampsia.

Question 23

Backup contraception should be used for the first 2 weeks after starting Depo-Provera.

Question 24

Side effects of estrogens include __________.

A) changes in the libido, gynecomastia in males, and hirsutism and menorrhea in females
B) increased risk of thromboembolic disorders, migraines headaches, and depression
C) menstrual irregularity and amenorrhea, vision disorders, and possible decrease in bone density with prolonged use
D) severe hypotension, tachycardia and arrhythmia, and postpartum hemorrhage

Question 25

Side effects of progestins include __________.

A) changes in the libido, gynecomastia in males, and hirsutism and menorrhea in females
B) increased risk of thromboembolic disorders, headaches, especially migraines, and depression
C) menstrual irregularity and amenorrhea, vision disorders, and possible decrease in bone density with prolonged use
D) severe hypotension, tachycardia and arrhythmia, and subarachnoid hemorrhage

Question 26

Plan B is available as an over-the-counter medication without proof of age.

Question 27

Progestin-only contraceptives are contraindicated in lactating women.

Question 28

Estrogens may be utilized in the treatment of __________.

A) endometriosis and fibrocystic breast disease
B) relief of menopausal vasomotor symptoms and palliative treatment for males with advanced inoperable prostate cancer
C) abnormal uterine bleeding
D) induction of labor with at-term or near-term pregnancies

Question 29

Which statement indicates adequate patient education has taken place?

A) "I will use an alternative form of birth control while taking my antibiotic."
B) "I don't need to continue with my breast exams while taking oral contraceptives."
C) "I will take my Plan B within 1 week following unprotected intercourse."
D) "Unprotected sex is not a problem while on contraceptives since they prevent sexually transmitted diseases."

Question 30

Estrogen therapy should be used to prevent thromboembolic disorders and stroke in postmenopausal women.

Question 31

The side effects of oxytocin include ___________.

A) changes in the libido, gynecomastia in males, hirsutism and menorrhea in females
B) increased risk of thromboembolic disorders, headaches, especially migraines, and depression
C) menstrual irregularity and amenorrhea, vision disorders, and possible decrease in bone density with prolonged use
D) severe hypotension, tachycardia and arrhythmia, and postpartum hemorrhage

Question 32

Which statement best describes mifepristone (RU-486)?

A) It is a contraception method.
B) It is the "morning after" pill and easily obtainable at a pharmacy.
C) It must be done within 72 hours of unprotected intercourse.
D) It causes the uterine lining to thin, causing the embryo to detach and be expelled.Cramping and bleeding will occur during the process and curettage may be required in some cases to complete the process.

Question 33

Oxytocin is used for __________.

A) palliative treatment of females with advanced metastatic carcinoma of the breast
B) palliative treatment for males with advanced inoperable prostate cancer
C) treatment of amenorrhea and abnormal uterine bleeding, and adjunctive and palliative therapy for advanced and metastatic endometrial cancer
D) induction of labor with at-term or near-term pregnancies

Question 34

Backup contraception should be used for the first 2 weeks after starting oral contraceptives.

Question 35

Hormone therapies should be used in women for primary prevention of cardiovascular disease.

Question 36

Which of the following comments is NOT TRUE regarding estrogen therapy?

A) Estrogen therapy has been associated with an increased risk of endometrial carcinoma.
B) Adding progestin to estrogen therapy substantially reduces the risk of endometrial cancer.
C) Combination therapy with estrogen and progestin increases the risk of endometrial carcinoma.
D) Estrogen therapy remains the most effective treatment available for menopausal symptoms and many women can take it safely.

Question 37

Data suggest that the risk of blood clots may be lower when using a transdermal form of hormone delivery.

Question 38

To be effective, the highest tolerable dose of hormone replacement should be used.

Question 39

Hormone therapies are still the most effective therapies and are appropriate for relief of moderate-to-severe vasomotor symptoms encountered in menopause.