Unit VIII Medications

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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


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