Question 1

Clinicians choosing a contraceptive option must keep in mind the patient's needs.Which question is least relevant in ascertaining the patient's needs?

Accepted Answer

A) Is the patient breastfeeding? 
B) Is the contraceptive intended for long-term use? 
C) Does the patient have a family history of pituitary cancer? 
D) How quickly does the patient desire fertility to return? 
E) Does the patient desire to reduce her frequency of bleeding? 
A) Is the patient breastfeeding? 
B) Is the contraceptive intended for long-term use? 
C) Does the patient have a family history of pituitary cancer? 
D) How quickly does the patient desire fertility to return? 
E) Does the patient desire to reduce her frequency of bleeding?

Question 2

Which is a potential dietary interaction with supplemental estrogen?

Accepted Answer

A) Orange juice may decrease estrogen levels. 
B) Cranberry juice may decrease the incidence of urinary tract infections but increase estrogen levels. 
C) Pineapple juice may deactivate certain estrogen preparations. 
D) Grapefruit juice may increase estrogen levels. 
A) Orange juice may decrease estrogen levels. 
B) Cranberry juice may decrease the incidence of urinary tract infections but increase estrogen levels. 
C) Pineapple juice may deactivate certain estrogen preparations. 
D) Grapefruit juice may increase estrogen levels.

Question 3

What is the most common cause of iron deficiency anemia in the developed world?

Accepted Answer

A) Trauma 
B) Menstrual blood loss 
C) Lack of dietary intake 
D) Decreased folate levels 
A) Trauma 
B) Menstrual blood loss 
C) Lack of dietary intake 
D) Decreased folate levels

Question 4

What accounts for 90% of cases of dysfunctional uterine bleeding (DUB)resulting from unopposed estrogen stimulation in the endometrium?

Accepted Answer

A) Pregnancy-related condition 
B) Trauma 
C) Infection 
D) Anovulation 
E) Endocrinologic disorders 
A) Pregnancy-related condition 
B) Trauma 
C) Infection 
D) Anovulation 
E) Endocrinologic disorders

Question 5

In which patient population is transdermal patch contraception not reliable at suppressing ovulation?

Accepted Answer

A) Patients with hypertension 
B) Patients weighing more than 200 lbs 
C) Patients with hypopigmentation 
D) Patients with polycystic ovary syndrome 
A) Patients with hypertension 
B) Patients weighing more than 200 lbs 
C) Patients with hypopigmentation 
D) Patients with polycystic ovary syndrome

Question 6

Which of the following is not considered a disadvantage of using of injectable contraceptives?

Accepted Answer

A) Weight gain 
B) Irregular menses 
C) Injection site pain 
D) Decreased bone density 
E) Storage of the injectable contraceptive 
A) Weight gain 
B) Irregular menses 
C) Injection site pain 
D) Decreased bone density 
E) Storage of the injectable contraceptive

Question 7

Which gender difference does not affect pharmacodynamics and pharmacokinetics in women?

Accepted Answer

A) Women have longer gastric emptying times,affecting bioavailability and absorption of many oral drugs. 
B) Women generally have lower body weights and body mass indexes. 
C) Women have higher proportions of body fat. 
D) Women have higher proportions of body water. 
A) Women have longer gastric emptying times,affecting bioavailability and absorption of many oral drugs. 
B) Women generally have lower body weights and body mass indexes. 
C) Women have higher proportions of body fat. 
D) Women have higher proportions of body water.

Question 8

Which of the following agents is available as a nasal spray?

Accepted Answer

A) raloxifene (Evista) 
B) alendronate (Fosamax) 
C) calcitonin (Miacalcin) 
D) parathyroid hormone 
A) raloxifene (Evista) 
B) alendronate (Fosamax) 
C) calcitonin (Miacalcin) 
D) parathyroid hormone

Question 9

Where is calcitonin produced in humans?

Accepted Answer

A) Thyroid gland 
B) Pancreas 
C) Pituitary gland 
D) Hypothalamus 
A) Thyroid gland 
B) Pancreas 
C) Pituitary gland 
D) Hypothalamus

Question 10

You have prescribed oral bisphosphonates to a patient and are providing instruction on how to avoid dyspepsia.Which instruction should you not include?

Accepted Answer

A) Take oral bisphosphonates taken with a full glass of water 
B) Avoid reclining for a minimum of 30 minutes following the ingestion of oral bisphosphonates 
C) Avoid concomitant medication ingestion 
D) Take bisphosphonates with food 
A) Take oral bisphosphonates taken with a full glass of water 
B) Avoid reclining for a minimum of 30 minutes following the ingestion of oral bisphosphonates 
C) Avoid concomitant medication ingestion 
D) Take bisphosphonates with food

Clinicians choosing a contraceptive option must keep in mind the patient's needs.Which question is least relevant in ascertaining the patient's needs?

Which is a potential dietary interaction with supplemental estrogen?

What is the most common cause of iron deficiency anemia in the developed world?

What accounts for 90% of cases of dysfunctional uterine bleeding (DUB)resulting from unopposed estrogen stimulation in the endometrium?

In which patient population is transdermal patch contraception not reliable at suppressing ovulation?

Which of the following is not considered a disadvantage of using of injectable contraceptives?

Which gender difference does not affect pharmacodynamics and pharmacokinetics in women?

Which of the following agents is available as a nasal spray?

Where is calcitonin produced in humans?

You have prescribed oral bisphosphonates to a patient and are providing instruction on how to avoid dyspepsia.Which instruction should you not include?

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Exam 20: Drugs Used to Affect Womens Health

Clinicians choosing a contraceptive option must keep in mind the patient's needs.Which question is least relevant in ascertaining the patient's needs?

Which is a potential dietary interaction with supplemental estrogen?

What is the most common cause of iron deficiency anemia in the developed world?

What accounts for 90% of cases of dysfunctional uterine bleeding (DUB)resulting from unopposed estrogen stimulation in the endometrium?

In which patient population is transdermal patch contraception not reliable at suppressing ovulation?

Which of the following is not considered a disadvantage of using of injectable contraceptives?

Which gender difference does not affect pharmacodynamics and pharmacokinetics in women?

Which of the following agents is available as a nasal spray?

Where is calcitonin produced in humans?

You have prescribed oral bisphosphonates to a patient and are providing instruction on how to avoid dyspepsia.Which instruction should you not include?

Conscientious and Rational Prescribing in the 21st Century

An Introduction to Pharmacodynamics and Pharmacokinetics

Communicating With Patients About Medications: a Patient-Centered Approach

Drugs Used in the Treatment of Bone and Joint Disorders

Drugs Used in the Treatment of Eye and Ear Disorders

Drugs Used in the Treatment of Cardiovascular Disorders

Drugs Used to Regulate Blood Pressure

Drugs Used in the Treatment of Hyperlipidemias

Drugs Used in the Treatment of Blood Disorders

Drugs Used in the Treatment of Pulmonary Diseases and Disorders

Drugs Used in the Treatment of Common Disorders of the Gastrointestinal System

Drugs Used to Treat Endocrine Gland Disorders

Drugs Used in the Treatment of Diabetes Mellitus

Drugs Used to Treat Common Neurological Conditions

Practical Pharmacotherapy of Drugs Used to Treat Psychiatric Disorders

Drugs Used in the Treatment of Skin Disorders

Modern Approaches to Managing Bacterial Infections

Drugs Used in the Treatment of Nonbacterial Infections

Drugs Used in the Treatment of Neoplasms

Drugs Used to Affect Mens Health

Prescribing for the Geriatric Patient

Prescribing for the Pediatric Patient

Drugs Used to Manage Pain

The Integrative Medicine Pharmacopoeia: Herbals, vitamins, and Dietary Supplements

Agents Used to Manipulate the Immune Response

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