Pharmacology Chapter 20

Birth control pills can cause women to experience the symptoms of pregnancy

True

Contraceptives (Hormonal)

Used: to prevent pregnancy and to regulate menstrual cycle Work: by inhibiting ovulation

LH (luteinizing hormone)

a hormone that causes the secretion of sex hormones by the testes and ovaries

BPH

benign prostatic hypertrophy; enlarged prostate

to little ICSH

feminine attributes in men

ICSH

hormone that stimulates testosterone production in interstitial cells of testes

to little FSH

in men sterility in women irregular or absent menses

To much FSH

increased fertility

Effects of progesterone on the uterus

increases the blood supply of the endometrium; prepares the uterus to receive an egg

to little LH

infertility, prevents ovulation

enuresis

involuntary discharge of urine

Contraceptives

monophasic biphasic triphasic vaginal ring implants transdermal patches IUD Spermicides ON PAGE 393 IN PHARM BOOK

To much LH

multiple gestations (twins, triplets)

Oxytocin

A hormone released by the posterior pituitary that stimulates uterine contractions during childbirth and milk ejection during breastfeeding.

Estrogen

A sex hormone, secreted in greater amounts by females than by males. In nonhuman female mammals, estrogen levels peak during ovulation, promoting sexual receptivity.

Which is a medication that can lead to decreased libido? A. Benadryl B. Penicillin C. Vitamin C D. None of the above

A. Benadryl

Which of the following birth control pills contains a consistent amount of both progestin and estrogen in every pill for a period of 3 weeks? A. Monophasic B. Biphasic C. Triphasic D. Minipill

A. Monophasic

Which drug is used to treat vaginal herpes? A. Zovirax B. Pitocin C. MetroGel D. Monistat

A. Zovirax

To much prolactin

overproduction of milk in females, can cause pituitary tumor

agents for cervical ripening

refers to the softening of the cervix that typically begins prior to the onset of labor contractions and is necessary for cervical dilation and the passage of the fetus.

STD

sexually transmitted disease

FSH (follicle stimulating hormone)

stimulates secretion of ovarian sex hormones, development of ovarian follicles, and sperm production

Androgens

the main class of male sex hormones

to little prolactin

underproduction of milk, baby has difficulty nursing

Ovulation Stimulants

used in most pharmacologic approaches to treatment address ovulation in infertility

DDAVP is used to treat what disorder? A. Infertility B. Enuresis C. BPH D. None of the above

B. Enuresis

What hormone may be given to treat male infertility? A. Thyroid B. Parathyroid C. Human Chorion Gonadotropin D. Pituitary

C. Human Chorion Gonadotropin

Which of the following in NOT a type of diuretic? A. Loop B. potassium-sparing C. Tocolytic D. Thiazide

C. Tocolytic

HRT (hormone replacement therapy)

Correct deficiency in such hormones as estrogen, testosterone, or thyroid hormones. May be oral or injections.

Which of the following hormones are part of the reproductive system? A. LH B. ISCH C. FSH D. All of the above

D. All of the above

Which drug induces uterine contractions? A. Tocolytics B. Pitocin C. Dinoprostone D. B and C

D. B and C

Which of the following medications is used as birth control? A. Lupron B. Pitocin C. Terbutaline D. Implanon

D. Implanon

Which type of diuretic is used to treat moderate hypertension? A. Loop B. Potassium-sparing C. Tocolytic D. Thiazide E. Osmotic

D. Thiazide

effects of estrogen

Development and maturation of breasts and external genitals Development of adult female body contours Initiation of menstrual cycle

Diuretics

Drugs that elevate the rate of bodily urine excretion

BPH is a disease that is usually terminal

False

Diuretics cause the retention of potassium

False

Human chorionic gonadotropin is used to treat male infertility

False

Luteinizing hormone regulates testosterone production

False

Cervical ripening refers to the ability of the uterus to accept a fertilized egg

False

diuretics vs electrolyte imbalances

diuretics have a bad effect on electrolytes, IV therapy may be needed

Progestins

female hormones generated in the ovaries

Tocolytics

Act on uterine muscle to cease contractions. Used to stop preterm labor. Terbutaline sulfate (Brethine), ritodrine HCl (Yutopar), nifedipine (Procardia), magnesium sulfate

Actions of FSH

Action: regulates sperm and egg production

Actions of ICSH

Action: the male form of LH, regulates testosterone production and stimulates the production of androgens

Actions of LH

Action: triggers the release egg in women and promotes secretion of estrogen and progesterone

The minipill contains both estrogen and progestin

False

One risk of fertility drugs is multiple births

True

Reduced libido may occur as a result of daily medication taken by both men and women

True

To much ICSH

aggressiveness, excessive hair

Testosterone is used to treat breast cancer

True