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pht 101

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