PT Ch 14 questions – Flashcards
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The thyroid hormones T3 and T4 are both formed from
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thyroglobulin
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The most frequently prescribed thyroid agent is
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Synthroid
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Hydrocortisone has the same activity as
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cortisol
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Oral contraceptives may interact with all the listed drugs except
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NSAIDS
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All the listed drugs cause secondary diabetes except
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NSAIDS
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Which drug decreases intestinal enzyme conversion of sugars into glucose?
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Precose
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For which type of diabetes is insulin always indicated?
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type I
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The steroid with the most anti-inflammatory potency is
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dexamethasone
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Which drug is used for osteoporosis?
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Fosamax
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Most diseases of the genital system are transmitted by
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sexual activity
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Steroids are frequently dosed every other day to avoid hypothalamic-pituitary axis involvement. T/F
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True
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Treatment of the diabetic includes diet, exercise and medication T/F
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True
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Caution should be used in treating patients with corticosteroids if they have diabetes, severe infection, or peptic ulcer disease. T/F
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True
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There is a considerable evidence that oral birth control pills protect against ovarian cancer. T/F
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True
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Pregnancy tests are based on detecting the hormone HPA T/F
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False
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Steroid levels are highest at 7 pm to 8 pm T/F
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False
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The major reason for using corticosteroids is to inhibit inflammation T/F
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True
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Acutely, hyperglycemia poses a greater risk, but hypoglycemia poses a greater long term risk. T/F
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False
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Androgens do not have a feedback control. T/F
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False
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Androderm is a system that should be applied to the scrotum. T/F
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False
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What is the drug(s) of choice for chronic thyroid treatment?
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-levothyroxine (Levothroid, Synthroid) -thyroid (Armour Thyroid)
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Which of the following drugs or drug classes may cause male impotence?
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-alcohol -corticosteroids -haloperidol (Haldol) -opiates
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Which of the following drugs is used for emergency contraception?
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levonorgestrel (Plan B)
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Which of the following drugs may interact adversely with oral contraceptives?
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-erythromycin -carbamazepine -prednisolone -clofibrate
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Which of the following drugs is used to treat genital herpes?
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acyclovir (Zovirax)
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What is not a potential adverse effect of corticosteroids?
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hypotension due to increased sodium excretion
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Which synthetic insulin is the longest acting?
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glargine (Lantus)
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Which structure releases hormones that regulate secondary sex characteristics?
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-testes -adrenal glands -pituitary gland
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What is hypogonadism?
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deficient sex hormone production and secretion
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What is the advantage of a scrotal transdermal system in treating hypogonadism?
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-It mimics the natural circadian secretion of serum testosterone. -It avoids first-pass metabolism in the gastrointestinal tract. -It is painless and easy to apply
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Hormone replacement therapy is controversial because it is associated with increased risk of
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breast cancer
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Combined estrogen-progestin oral contraceptives prevent conception by
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-interfering with the production of the hormones that regulate the menstrual cycle. -altering the cervical mucus to form a physical barrier that prevents the penetration of sperm. -changing the composition of the endometrium to make it unsuitable for implantation
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Which of the following can yield a false-positive result with a home pregnancy test?
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-collecting the urine in a waxed paper cup -using a refrigerated sample that has been warmed -diluting the urine
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Which agent is used for uncontrolled bleeding at childbirth?
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methylergonovine (Methergine)
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What is needed for calcium to absorb into bone tissue?
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vitamin D
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Which structure of the endocrine system releases cortisol into the blood?
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adrenal glands
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The specialized cells responsible for producing insulin are located in the
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pancreas
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Acute hypoglycemia occurs when
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blood glucose levels fall below 70 mg/dL
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A patient with diabetes might take a statin to
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manage cholesterol levels.
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Who is most likely to benefit from growth hormone (GH) replacement?
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male, age 10
