Women's Health Drugs

Which antihypertensive drug is contraindicated in lactating women? 1. Atenolol 2. Labetalol 3. Metoprolol 4. Propranolol

1, Atenolol is contraindicated in lactating woman because it enters the breast milk and may cause adverse effects to the neonate

Which drug may cause photophobia as an adverse effect? 1. Nifedipine 2. Aldenorate 3. Clomiphene 4. Indomethacin

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Methylergonovine (Methergine)

Acts directly on the uterine muscle to stimulate forceful contractions. Used for postpartum hemorrhage.

Clomiphene

Estrogen partial agonist: synthetic used in infertility to induce ovulation, may cause photophobia and esophageal burns

Dinoprostone (Cervidil)

cervical ripening agent in the form of a vaginal insert that is placed in the posterior fornix of the vagina, is indicated for uterine evacuation in cases of miscarriage

Tocolytics

drugs used to stop preterm labor

Which hormone causes skin discoloration? 1. Estrogen 2. Progesterone 3. Pituitary hormone 4. Follicle-stimulating hormone

1, cholasma or melasma

Which effect is seen when the fetus is exposed to a teratogen during the embryonic period? 1. Delay in growth 2. Gross malformations 3. Death of conceptus 4. Disruption of brain development

2, Gross malformations occur if there is exposure to a teratogen during the embryonic period or the first trimester. During the fetal period, exposure to a teratogen causes delays in growth and development of the fetus. Death of the conceptus occurs if exposed to a lethal dose of teratogen during the preimplantation period. Exposure to a teratogen during the fetal period (second or third trimester) causes disruption of brain development.

Which hormone may cause vaginal carcinoma in a female child after birth? 1. Estrogen 2. Progesterone 3. Androgens 4. Diethystilbestrol

4, Diethylstilbestrol (synthetic form of estrogen) has a teratogenic effect that may cause vaginal carcinoma in a female child after birth

Indomethacin (Indocin)

NSAID, tocolytic used to prevent preterm labor, may cause birth defects

Oxytocin (Pitocin)

Oxytocic. Stimulates uterine contractions for the purpose of induction or augmentation of labor.

Rho(D) Immune Globulin (RhoGAM)

is given to Rh-negative mothers not previously sensitized who have Rh-positive neonates; it prevents Rh incompatibility in the next pregnancy

Mifepristone

is used to induce an abortion