Unit VIII Medications
Which of the following best represents the range for a normal blood glucose? 70-125 mg/dL 60-110 mg/dL 70-110 mg/dL 60-140 mg/dL
70-110 mg/dL
Which pharmacokinetic property should be emphasized in teaching patients about levothyroxine? Excretion Distribution Absorption Metabolism
Absorption
Which of the following growth hormone disorders is bromocriptine used to treat? Dwarfism Precocious puberty Giantism Acromegaly
Acromegaly
Which of the following glands is deficient in hormone production in Addison's disease? Adrenal glands Parathyroid glands Pituitary gland Thymus gland
Adrenal glands
Desmopressin (Nocturna, DDAVP) is a synthetic analog of which of the following hormones? Aldosterone Gonadotropin releasing hormone Parathyroid hormone Antidiuretic hormone
Antidiuretic hormone
Medications like finasteride are FDA approved for which of the following disorders? Select all that apply. Benign prostatic hypertrophy Prostate cancer Male infertility Low testosterone Male pattern baldness
Benign prostatic hypertrophy Male pattern baldness
Which of the following commonly prescribed medications is associated with erectile dysfunction? Select all that apply. Penicillin class antibiotics Beta adrenergic antagonists Tricyclic antidepressants (TCAs) Thiazide diuretics Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs)
Beta adrenergic antagonists Tricyclic antidepressants (TCAs) Thiazide diuretics Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs)
Which type of cancer is an absolute contraindication for the use of post menopausal hormone replacement therapy? Bladder cancer Lung cancer Breast cancer Colon cancer
Breast cancer
Which of the following disorders occurs with long term steroid use? Cushing's disease Addison's disease Cushing's syndrome Addison's syndrome
Cushing's syndrome
Which of the following is a severe adverse event associated with estrogen use in persons over the age of 35 years who also smoke? Mitral valve prolapse Infective endocarditis Deep vein thrombosis Conjestive heart failure
Deep vein thrombosis
Which of the following are common side effects of sildenafil? Select all that apply. GI upset Dizziness Headache Hypotension Visual changes
Dizziness Headache Hypotension Visual changes
Which of the following is a common classification of insulin? Select all that apply. Intermediate onset Slow onset Short onset Long acting Rapid onset
Intermediate onset Short onset Long acting Rapid onset
Which of the following hormones are found in hormonal contraceptives, hormone replacement therapy for menopause, and emergency contraception? Select all that apply. Oxytocin Estrogen Progesterone Tamoxifen Prasterone
Estrogen Progesterone
Which of the following are the most common causes of female infertility? Select all that apply. Anovulation Congenital absence of one ovary Pituitary adenoma Incompetent cervix Fallopian tube obstruction
Fallopian tube obstruction Anovulation
Which of the following is a severe adverse event associated with alpha 1 adrenergic antagonists used in the treatment of benign prostatic hypertrophy? Severe paradoxical reaction Hypertensive crisis Stevens-Johnson syndrome First dose phenomena
First dose phenomena
Which of the following is a classification of steroid hormone produced by the adrenal cortex? Select all that apply. Testosteronocorticoid Gonadocorticoid Estrogencorticoid Glucocorticoid Mineralocorticoid
Gonadocorticoid Glucocorticoid Mineralocorticoid
Which of the following is the most common side effect and the biggest serious adverse event with insulin therapy? Injection site reactions Hypoglycemia Hypokalemia Anaphylaxis
Hypoglycemia
Which of the following electrolyte disturbances are a potential severe adverse event associated with desmopressin? Hyperkalemia Hypernatremia Hyponatremia Hypokalemia
Hyponatremia
Which of the following foods is most likely to interact with sildenafil? Select all that apply. Oranges Ice cream Steak Grapefruit Grilled chicken
Ice cream Steak Grapefruit
Which of the following best describes the role of oxytocin in labor and delivery? Induction of labor Prevention of preterm labor Prevention of postpartum hemorrhage Production of breast milk
Induction of labor
Which of the following is a Black Box warning for metformin? Hepatotoxicity Renal failure Bone marrow suppression Lactic acidosis
Lactic acidosis
Which of the following progestins is used in Plan B, emergency contraception? Levonorgestrel Etonogestrel Norethindrone Medroxyprogesterone
Levonorgestrel
Which of the following is a class of medication used to treat Type II (NIDDM) diabetes? Select all that apply. Long acting insulin Sulfonylureas Incretin mimetics Biguanide Rapid acting insulin
Long acting insulin Sulfonylureas Incretin mimetics Biguanide
Which of the following symptoms are associated with hyperthyroidism? Select all that apply. Dry skin Menstrual irregularities Weight loss Tachycardia Weight gain
Menstrual irregularities Weight loss Tachycardia
Which of the following oral medications for hyperthyroidism has no Black Box warnings? Propylthyrouracil Potassium iodide Radioactive iodine Methimazole
Methimazole
Which of the following medications are used in medical abortion? Select all that apply. Methotrexate Cyclophosphamide Misoprostol Warfarin Mifepristone
Methotrexate Misoprostol Mifepristone
Which of the following are common side effects of combined oral contraceptives? Select all that apply. Nausea Diarrhea Breast tenderness Menstrual irregularities Weight gain
Nausea Breast tenderness Menstrual irregularities Weight gain
Which of the following medications are used to treat and halt preterm labor? Select all that apply. Pitocin Nifedipine Hydroxyprogesterone Terbutaline Magnesium sulfate
Nifedipine Hydroxyprogesterone Terbutaline Magnesium sulfate
Which of the following are typical symptoms of benign prostatic hypertrophy? Select all that apply. Nocturia Incomplete bladder emptying Hematuria Urinary hesitancy Urinary frequency
Nocturia Incomplete bladder emptying Urinary hesitancy Urinary frequency
Which of the following is an FDA approved indication for the use of desmopressin? Select all that apply. Cushing's syndrome Nocturnal enuresis Diabetes insipidus Management of bleeding in patients with hemophilia Addison's disease
Nocturnal enuresis Diabetes insipidus Management of bleeding in patients with hemophilia
Which of the following enzymes are inhibited by medications commonly used to treat erectile dysfunction? Phosphodiesterase-5 inhibitors Phosphodiesterase-2 inhibitors Phosphodiesterase-alpha inhibitors Phosphodiesterase-3 inhibitors
Phosphodiesterase-5 inhibitors
Which of the following disorders typically indicates a diagnosis of primary Cushing's disease? Hypothalamic tumor Adrenal tumor Pituitary tumor Pancreatic tumor
Pituitary tumor
Which of the following are typical symptoms of Type 1 diabetes mellitus? Select all that apply. Weight gain Polydipsia Weight loss Polyuria Polyphagia
Polydipsia Weight loss Polyuria Polyphagia
Which of the following is a potential severe adverse event associated with the use of 5 alpha reductase inhibitors for the treatment of benign prostatic hypertrophy? Liver cancer Colon cancer Prostate cancer Thyroid cancer
Prostate cancer
Which of the following treatments for hyperthyroidism will likely result in hypothyroidism?
Radioactive iodine
Alprostadil is another drug used to treat erectile dysfunction. Which of the following properties of this drug has limited its use in clinical practice? Cost of the medication Route of administration of the medication Effectiveness of the medication Side effects of the medication
Route of administration of the medication
Which of the following medications is used to treat a patient with growth hormone deficiency? Growth hormone releasing hormone Oxytocin Somatotropin Vassopressin
Somatotropin
Which of the following medications are used to treat benign prostatic hypertrophy? Select all that apply. Terazosin Doxazosin Finesteride Propranolol Tadalafil
Terazosin Doxazosin Finesteride Tadalafil
Which of the following does leutenizing hormone produce in the male reproductive system? Sperm Secondary sex characteristics Testosterone Libido
Testosterone
Which of the following laboratory tests is diagnostic for thyroid disease? Thyrotropin releasing hormone Thyroid stimulating hormone Free thyroxine Thyroid autoantibodies
Thyroid stimulating hormone
Why do women with an intact uterus need to take combined hormone replacement therapy? To reduce hot flashes To reduce the risk of osteoporosis To reduce the incidence of breast cancer To reduce the incidence of uterine cancer
To reduce the incidence of uterine cancer
Which of the following explains why prostaglandin drugs are used for medical abortion? To inhibit the effects of progesterone To provide analgesia To stimulate uterine contractions To stimulate uterine relaxation
To stimulate uterine contractions
In which of the following formulations is testosterone therapy commonly administered? Select all that apply. Oral capsule Topical gel Intramuscular injection Topical patch Buccal lozenge
Topical gel Intramuscular injection Topical patch
Name a type of hormonal contraception, aside from oral contraceptives, currently available today. Select all that apply. Topical patch Topical cream Vaginal ring Subdermal implant Intrauterine device
Topical patch Vaginal ring Subdermal implant Intrauterine device
Which of the following are commonly prescribed corticosteroids? Select all that apply. Triamcinolone Dexamethasone Prednisone Fludrocortisone Budesonide
Triamcinolone Dexamethasone Prednisone Budesonide