Question 1

All of the following are side effects associated with oral contraceptives except which one?

Accepted Answer

A)  Blood clot
B)  Weight gain
C)  Headache
D)  Nausea
E)  Anorexia E

Question 2

Hypopituitarism can produce

Accepted Answer

A)  goiter.
B)  acromegaly.
C)  diabetes insipidus.
D)  giantism. C

Question 3

In most homeostatic systems the hormone released has a negative feedback effect on the secretion of the hormone-stimulating substance.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 4

Which of the following agents is categorized as a schedule III controlled substance?

Accepted Answer

A)  Medroxyprogesterone
B)  Tamoxifen
C)  RU-486
D)  Nandrolone
E)  Danazol

Question 5

Which of the following is usually the drug of choice for treatment of hyperthyroidism in patients older than 21 years?

Accepted Answer

A)  Propylthiouracil
B)  Methimazole
C)  Radioactive iodide (131I) 
D)  Propranolol

Question 6

The increase in gingival inflammation may occur even with a decrease in the amount of plaque.This circumstance may be a result of increased levels of prostaglandin E (PGE),estradiol,and progesterone in the saliva.

Accepted Answer

A)  Both statements are true.
B)  Both statements are false.
C)  The first statement is true;the second statement is false.
D)  The first statement is false;the second statement is true.

Question 7

Which of the following conditions is a contraindication for the use of oral contraceptives?

Accepted Answer

A)  Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
B)  Type II diabetes
C)  Carcinoma of the breast
D)  Splenectomy

Question 8

Leuprolide is used to treat

Accepted Answer

A)  hyperthyroidism.
B)  diabetes.
C)  fertility problems.
D)  hypothyroidism.

Question 9

The major female sex hormone(s)is (are) (1)estrogen, (2)androgen, (3)progestin.

Accepted Answer

A)  1,2,3
B)  1,2
C)  2,3
D)  1,3
E)  1 only

Question 10

Hormonal contraceptives have the potential to cause or aggravate gingival inflammation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Synthetics analogs of vasopressin,a posterior pituitary hormone,may be used to treat diabetes.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Some antibiotics are thought to reduce the effectiveness of hormonal contraceptives by

Accepted Answer

A)  preventing absorption across the membrane surface of the enteric plexus.
B)  suppressing intestinal flora.
C)  chelation to form insoluble byproducts.
D)  forcing progesterone levels to be maintained.

Question 13

Cretins exhibit all of the following dental abnormalities except which one?

Accepted Answer

A)  Malocclusion
B)  Large teeth
C)  Delayed tooth eruption
D)  Increased tendency to develop periodontal disease

Question 14

The medical use of bromocriptine (Parlodel)is to

Accepted Answer

A)  stimulate pituitary function.
B)  inhibit pituitary function.
C)  stimulate thyroid function.
D)  inhibit thyroid function.

Question 15

The posterior pituitary secretes

Accepted Answer

A)  prolactin.
B)  oxytocin.
C)  corticotrophin-releasing hormone.
D)  All of the above
E)  None of the above

Question 16

Simple goiter is prevalent in some areas of the world because iodine is abundant in most foods.

Accepted Answer

A)  Both the statement and the reason are correct.
B)  The statement is correct,but the reason is not.
C)  The statement is not correct,but the reason is correct.
D)  Neither the statement nor the reason is correct.

Question 17

No treatment should be initiated for any patient with a visible goiter,exophthalmos,or a history of taking antithyroid drugs until approval is obtained from the patient's physician.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Which type of food contains high levels of iodine?

Accepted Answer

A)  Green vegetables
B)  Yellow vegetables
C)  Beef
D)  Citrus fruit
E)  Seafood

Question 19

Synthetic analogs of vasopressin are used to: (1)treat pituitary diabetes insipidus, (2)treat hemophilia A and von Willebrand disease, (3)induce labor and postpartum lactation, (4)control postpartum hemorrhage.

Accepted Answer

A)  1,2,3,4
B)  1,2,3
C)  2,3,4
D)  1,2
E)  3,4

Question 20

Which of the following statements is true of progesterone during the normal female sexual cycle?

Accepted Answer

A)  Progesterone secretion declines if implantation does not occur by the end of the menstrual cycle.
B)  If implantation takes place,the developing trophoblast secretes chorionic gonadotropin,which sustains the corpus luteum,thus maintaining progesterone and estrogen levels.
C)  Progesterone stimulates uterine contractility.
D)  Both A and B are true.
E)  Both B and C are true.

Exam 19: Drugs for the Treatment of Other Endocrine Disorders

All of the following are side effects associated with oral contraceptives except which one?

Hypopituitarism can produce

In most homeostatic systems the hormone released has a negative feedback effect on the secretion of the hormone-stimulating substance.

Which of the following agents is categorized as a schedule III controlled substance?

Which of the following is usually the drug of choice for treatment of hyperthyroidism in patients older than 21 years?

The increase in gingival inflammation may occur even with a decrease in the amount of plaque.This circumstance may be a result of increased levels of prostaglandin E (PGE) ,estradiol,and progesterone in the saliva.

Which of the following conditions is a contraindication for the use of oral contraceptives?

Leuprolide is used to treat

The major female sex hormone(s) is (are) (1) estrogen, (2) androgen, (3) progestin.

Hormonal contraceptives have the potential to cause or aggravate gingival inflammation.

Synthetics analogs of vasopressin,a posterior pituitary hormone,may be used to treat diabetes.

Some antibiotics are thought to reduce the effectiveness of hormonal contraceptives by

Cretins exhibit all of the following dental abnormalities except which one?

The medical use of bromocriptine (Parlodel) is to

The posterior pituitary secretes

Simple goiter is prevalent in some areas of the world because iodine is abundant in most foods.

No treatment should be initiated for any patient with a visible goiter,exophthalmos,or a history of taking antithyroid drugs until approval is obtained from the patient's physician.

Which type of food contains high levels of iodine?

Synthetic analogs of vasopressin are used to: (1) treat pituitary diabetes insipidus, (2) treat hemophilia A and von Willebrand disease, (3) induce labor and postpartum lactation, (4) control postpartum hemorrhage.

Which of the following statements is true of progesterone during the normal female sexual cycle?