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WTI Comp Ch. 24
Mosby's Chapter 24: Therapeutic Agents for the Reproductive Systems
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Estrogen is taken by women to: | Relieve symptoms of menopause, increase the possibility of conception, and treat hypogonadism |
| What are the primary oral estrogen products in use? | Conjugated estrogens and estradiol |
| What is TRUE concerning menopause? | It usually occurs between the ages of 50 and 60 years. The risk of osteoporosis is increased in postmenopausal women. Hot flashes are associated with it. |
| What is TRUE about benign prostatic hypertrophy (BPH)? | It is common in older men. Urination is difficult with it and it can be treated with medication or surgery |
| Estrogens are available as: | Oral medications, patches, vaginal inserts |
| Lupron (leuprolide) is administered: | Intramuscularly |
| Which system interdependently acts with the reproductive system? | Endocrine |
| What are some risk factors for pelvic inflammatory disease (PID)? | Age, multiple sexual partners, gender |
| What is true concerning sperm production? | It begins before the age of puberty and decreases with age. |
| Which medication should NOT be handled by a pregnant woman? | Avodart |
| What is true regarding sexually transmitted diseases (STDs)? | Bacteria, viruses, fungi, and protozoa can cause them. Some can be spread from a mother to a child through childbirth. Scabies, pubic lice, human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), and chlamydia are examples. |
| What is the major drug interaction between phosphodiesterase inhibitors such as sildenafil (Viagra) and nitrates? | Severe hypotension |
| What can lead to ED? | Substance abuse (e.g., alcohol, cocaine, marijuana) and medication side effects, Low testosterone levels, Prostatitis |
| The generic name for Cialis is: | Tadalafil |
| The ED medication available as an intracavernous injection and a urethral suppository is: | Alprostadil |
| Clomid is used for: | Infertility |
| Oral contraceptives have a high incidence of side effects including: | Nausea and vomiting , menstrual abnormalities, deep venous thrombosis |
| Harvoni (Ledipasvir/Sofosbuvir) is indicated for: | Hepatitis C |
| Etonogestrel (NuvaRing) is left in place for: | 3 weeks |
| Which medication is indicated as estrogen replacement therapy? | Premarin |