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quiz 14
pht 101
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| 1 which drug (class) can cause impotency? | all (ethanol, corticosteroids, haloperidol (Haldol), & opiods) |
| 2 what drug treats syphilis and is the only one active against growing bacteria? | penicillin G benzathine (Bicillin L A) |
| 3 which drug may interact adversely with b.c. pills? | all (erythromycin, carbamazepine, prednisolone, & clofibrate) |
| 4 what hormone regulates the thyroid gland? | thyroid stimulating hormone |
| 5 what is/are potential adverse effects of corticosteroids? | all (precipitation of peptic ulcer disease, hypertension, acne, hirsutism, redistribution of fat deposites, & osteoporosis) |
| 6 what pituitary hormone(s) can regulate the sex hormones? | follicle stimulating hormone & luteinizing hormone |
| 7 what is the most common form of diabetes? | type 2 |
| 8 what drug is recommended for chronic therapy in hypothyroid patients? | levothyroxine (Levothroid, Levoxyl, Synthroid) |
| 9 what drug is for hyperthyroid patients before surgery? | a & b (propylthiouracil, PTU & methimazole (Tapazole) |
| 10 which antibiotic is the drug of choice for syphilis? | penicillin G benzathine (Bicillin L A) |
| 11 which drug is for emergency contraception? | levonorgestrel (Plan B) |
| 12 what drug can cause impotency? | alcohol |
| 13 what cells form new bone? | osteoblasts |
| 14 whats another term for hyperthyroidism? | thyrotoxicosis |
| 15 what is/are the most serious effect(s) with b.c. pill use? | cardiovascular complications |
| 16 what is the major peptide in growth hormone? | somatropin |
| 17 which drug class decreases b.c. pill action? | all (antifungal, anticonvulsant, & antibiotics) |
| 18 which hormone isn't released by pituitary glands? | thyroxine (T4) |
| 19 whats another name for hormone thyroxine? | T4 |
| 20 which drug that treats impotency doesn't inhibit the enzyme phosphodiesterase? | alprostadil (Caverject, Edex, Muse) |
| 21 what is a risk with HRT for 5+ yrs, also with women on progestin? | breast cancer |
| 22 which oral hypoglycemic agent interferes with carbohydrate metabolism & glucose absorption? | acarbose (Precose) |
| 23 which drug prevents bone loss by modulating estrogen receptors? | raloxifene (Evista) |
| 24 what is a potential use of progestins in women? | all (birth control, uterine cancer prevention for postmenopausals on HRT, menstrual dysfunctions, & endometrial hyperplasia reduction) |
| 25 what is the most commonly reported STD? | gonorrhea |
| 26 what is a severe complication from uncontrolled diabetes? | all (retinopathy, neuropathy, & atherosclerosis of peripheral coronary & cerebrovascular vessels) |
| 27 which drug that treats impotency acts via nitric oxide? | all ( sildenafil (Viagra), vardenafil (Levitra), & tadalafil (Cialis)) |
| 28 which synthetic human growth hormone is recommended for children with short family members? | None. Drugs can't change DNA. |
| 29 which drug speeds healing of lower extremity diabetic ulcers? | becaplermin gel (Regranex) |
| 30 what steroid action relates to ability to regulate electrolyte & water balance? | mineralocorticoid |
| 31 which form of insulin has the most rapid onset and is shortest acting? | insulin lispro (Humalog) |
| 32 what is a hypothyroidism symptom? | apathy & easy fatiguing |
| 33 when patient has had thyroid surgically removed (for cancer treatment), whats the chronic therapy drug choice? | levothyroxine (Levothroid, Synthroid) |
| 34 which isn't a commonly used synthetic growth hormone? | somastin (Tropophen) |
| 35 what factor regulates glandular hormone synthesis? | all (negative feedback mechanism both to the gland and involving the hypothalmic pituitary axis & autoregulation) |
| 36 which drug for osteoporosis, has estrogen effects on lipids & bone but blocks other estrogen receptors? | raloxifene (Evista) |
| 37 which drug treats genital herpes? | acyclovir (Zovirax) |
| 38 which STD is caused by fungus? | candidiasis |
| 39 what term is growing breasts in men from androgen administration? | gynecomastia |
| 40 whats a danger in nicotine and estrogen use combos? | increased blood clot risks |
| 41 what is a symptom of hyperthyroidism? | weight loss & flushed skin |
| 42 which oral contraceptive can be injected monthly? | estradoil cypionate-medroxyprogesterone (Lunelle) |
| 43 during what period must one be treated to prevent permenant damage (like critnism) due to thyroid deficiency? | within the 1st 6 to 12 mos. of life |
| 44 which drug is a 2nd generation sulfonylurea and is supplied in micronized dosage forms? | glyburide(DiaBeta, Glynase, Micronase) |
| 45 what gland plays a key role in the endocrine system cause the hormones regulate other glands? | pituitary |
| 46 whats not an adverse effect of corticosteroids? | hypotension from increased sodium excretion |
| 47 how does the acarbose (Precose) lower blood sugar? | delays hydrolysis of ingested complex carbs |
| 48 which synthetic insulin is long acting? | glargine (Lantus) |
| 49 under what cicumstances may diabetics need high insulin doses? | other medical conditions don't require higher than normal insulin doses |
| 50 what is an important benefit of the combo drug prep conjugated estrogen medroxyprogesterone (Premphase, Prempo)? | provides both HRT and prevents uterine cancer with 1 rx |
| 51 what drug stimulates insulin release from pancreatic beta cells? | repaglinide (Prandin) |
| 52 what drug of choice is for lower extremity diabetic ulcers? | becaplermin gel (Regranex) |
| 53 how do estrogen & progesterone prevent ovulation? | estrogen supresses luteinizing hormones, progesterone blocks follicle stimulating hormones |
| 54 which isn't a symptom of hypoglycemia? | lower extremity ulcers |
| 55 which drug can cause hypoglycemia? | ethanol |
| 56 what large molecule is broken down by thyroid cells to make thyroid hormones? | thyroxine |
| 57 what drug(s) effectively treat type I diabetes? | none (neither glimepride (Amaryl), acarbose (Precose), or pioglitazone (Actos)) |
| 58 what is a type of diabetes? | all (type 1 & 2, gestational, and secondary) |
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