Question 1

Women treated with oestrogen-only preparations may be at an increased risk of developing:

Accepted Answer

A)  colon cancer. 
B)  Alzheimer's disease. 
C)  osteoporosis. 
D)  breast cancer. 
A)  colon cancer. 
B)  Alzheimer's disease. 
C)  osteoporosis. 
D)  breast cancer. D

Question 2

The AAS nandrolone may be used in the treatment of:

Accepted Answer

A)  menopausal symptoms. 
B)  osteoporosis. 
C)  enhanced healing after surgery. 
D)  breast cancer. 
A)  menopausal symptoms. 
B)  osteoporosis. 
C)  enhanced healing after surgery. 
D)  breast cancer. C

Question 3

Hormone replacement therapy comprising an oestrogen-progestogen combination for menopausal and postmenopausal women has been found to:

Accepted Answer

A)  be inappropriate for the short-term relief associated with the clinical manifestations of the menopause. 
B)  lower the risk of cardiovascular disease in postmenopausal women. 
C)  reduce the relative risk of osteoporosis and colon cancer but increase the risk of breast cancer and thromboembolism for postmenopausal women receiving therapy. 
D)  be safer than the use of a selective oestrogen receptor modulator in the management of osteoporosis. 
A)  be inappropriate for the short-term relief associated with the clinical manifestations of the menopause. 
B)  lower the risk of cardiovascular disease in postmenopausal women. 
C)  reduce the relative risk of osteoporosis and colon cancer but increase the risk of breast cancer and thromboembolism for postmenopausal women receiving therapy. 
D)  be safer than the use of a selective oestrogen receptor modulator in the management of osteoporosis. C

Question 4

To ensure maximum efficacy for postcoital contraception,it needs to be administered within 12 hours of sexual intercourse.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Which one of the gonadal hormones induces effects that include increased libido,enhanced red blood cell production and raised basal metabolic rate?

Accepted Answer

A)  Oestrogen 
B)  Testosterone 
C)  Progesterone 
D)  Inhibin 
A)  Oestrogen 
B)  Testosterone 
C)  Progesterone 
D)  Inhibin

Question 6

What is the efficacy rate for emergency contraception when used within 72 hours?

Accepted Answer

A)  70 per cent 
B)  80 per cent 
C)  90 per cent 
D)  100 per cent 
A)  70 per cent 
B)  80 per cent 
C)  90 per cent 
D)  100 per cent

Question 7

An adverse effect NOT associated with androgenic drug use is:

Accepted Answer

A)  increased libido. 
B)  increased aggressiveness. 
C)  testicular hypertrophy. 
D)  liver disorders. 
A)  increased libido. 
B)  increased aggressiveness. 
C)  testicular hypertrophy. 
D)  liver disorders.

Question 8

A major consideration associated with the progestogen-only contraceptive pill is:

Accepted Answer

A)  that it cannot be used in women who are breastfeeding. 
B)  it increases the risk of breast cancer. 
C)  it has an increased failure rate compared to the oestrogen-progestogen combinations. 
D)  if you are intolerant to an oestrogen-progestogen combination, you cannot use this preparation either. 
A)  that it cannot be used in women who are breastfeeding. 
B)  it increases the risk of breast cancer. 
C)  it has an increased failure rate compared to the oestrogen-progestogen combinations. 
D)  if you are intolerant to an oestrogen-progestogen combination, you cannot use this preparation either.

Question 9

The SERM tamoxifen is used in the treatment of:

Accepted Answer

A)  menopausal symptoms. 
B)  osteoporosis. 
C)  enhanced healing after surgery. 
D)  breast cancer. 
A)  menopausal symptoms. 
B)  osteoporosis. 
C)  enhanced healing after surgery. 
D)  breast cancer.

Exam 63: Medicines and the Gonads

Women treated with oestrogen-only preparations may be at an increased risk of developing:

The AAS nandrolone may be used in the treatment of:

Hormone replacement therapy comprising an oestrogen-progestogen combination for menopausal and postmenopausal women has been found to:

To ensure maximum efficacy for postcoital contraception,it needs to be administered within 12 hours of sexual intercourse.

Which one of the gonadal hormones induces effects that include increased libido,enhanced red blood cell production and raised basal metabolic rate?

What is the efficacy rate for emergency contraception when used within 72 hours?

An adverse effect NOT associated with androgenic drug use is:

A major consideration associated with the progestogen-only contraceptive pill is:

The SERM tamoxifen is used in the treatment of:

Sociocultural Aspects

Health Professionals and the Law

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the Roles and Responsibilities of Health Professionals in Medicine Adherence, Education and Advocacy

the Roles and Responsibilities of Health Professionals in Medicine Management

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the Clinical Decision-making Process

Medicine Administration Strategies and Documentation

Medication Errors

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Risk Communication: Balancing the Benefits and Risks of Drug Treatment

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the Management of Acute Clinical Overdose

Contemporary Drugs of Abuse

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General Aspects of Neuropharmacology

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An Introduction to Chemical Mediators

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Introduction to Chemotherapy

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