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
