Chapter 34
Brenner and Stevens’ Pharmacology · 5 exercises
Problem 1
Raloxifene is indicated for the treatment of which disorder? (A) thromboembolism (B) osteoporosis (C) menopausal symptoms (D) endometriosis (E) contraception
4 step solution
Problem 2
A progestin is included in regimens for HRT to prevent which of the following adverse effects? (A) breast cancer (B) endometrial cancer (C) myocardial infarction (D) stroke (E) elevated cholesterol levels
4 step solution
Problem 3
A man is taking nilutamide for prostate cancer. Which adverse effect is most likely to occur in persons taking this drug? (A) breast tenderness (B) alopecia (C) glaucoma (D) deep vein thrombosis (E) hot flashes
5 step solution
Problem 4
A woman is taking norethindrone daily for contraception. Which adverse effect is associated with this agent? (A) venous thromboembolism (B) irregular menstrual cycles (C) hot flashes (D) breast enlargement (E) hypertension
4 step solution
Problem 5
Which hormone receptors are blocked by drospirenone? (A) aldosterone and androgen receptors (B) estrogen and progestin receptors (C) only progestin receptors (D) only gonadotropin receptors (E) only glucocorticoid receptors
4 step solution