PHARMA MIDTERM 1ST SEM (PHARMA SEM 1) QUESTIONS
AND CORRECT ANSWERS!!
How pharmaceutic companies label their drug - ANSWER Brand name in large letters
and the generic name in smaller letters.
Brand Names and Generic Names - ANSWER The brand, trade or proprietary name is
the manufacturer's name for a drug. It is usually the most prominent word on the drug
label - large type and boldly visible to pronounce the product.
Combined Hormonal Contraceptives - ANSWER - Combined Oral contraceptives (Pills)
- Contraceptive vaginal ring
- Transdermal patch
Progestogen Only Contraception (POC) - ANSWER - Progestogen only pill (POP)
- Implant
- Progestogen only injectable
- Progestogen releasing intrauterine system (LNG-IUS)
Hormonal contraceptives - ANSWER 1. Combined hormonal contraceptives
2. Progestogen only contraception
Combined oral steroidal contraceptives - ANSWER most effective reversible method of
contraception
Combination oral contraceptive pills - ANSWER contains various amounts of estrogen
(ethinyl estradiol) and one of a variety of progestins
, Estrogens - ANSWER Is ethinyl estradiol or its drivative ethinyl estradiol 3-methyl ether
(mestranol) contain 20 mcg and 35 mcg of synthetuc estrogen.
Progestogens - ANSWER - second generation (levonorgestrel (LNG), norethisterone
(NET))
- third generation (gestodene desogestrel)
- fourth generation (drospirenone and dienogest)
Newer (third and fourth generation) - ANSWER progestogens were developed to have
advantages due to less androgenic activity, but seem to be associated with a higher risk
of venous thrombosis
COCPs second generation progestogen - ANSWER recommended as first choice
Drospirenone (4th gen) - ANSWER analog of spironolactone is used as progestin. Has
antiandrogenic and antimineralocorticoid action. Causes retention of K+(Hyperkalemia)
COCPs Mode of Action - ANSWER 1. Suppression of ovulation
2. Alteration of character if cervical mucus
3. Alteration of tubal motility
4 Alteration of endometrium
COCPs Selection of the Patient - ANSWER 1. Hx and general examination
2. Pelvic Examination (Mandatory)
3. Cervical cytology
How to prescribe a pill? - ANSWER New users should normally start their pill packet on
day of their cycle.
AND CORRECT ANSWERS!!
How pharmaceutic companies label their drug - ANSWER Brand name in large letters
and the generic name in smaller letters.
Brand Names and Generic Names - ANSWER The brand, trade or proprietary name is
the manufacturer's name for a drug. It is usually the most prominent word on the drug
label - large type and boldly visible to pronounce the product.
Combined Hormonal Contraceptives - ANSWER - Combined Oral contraceptives (Pills)
- Contraceptive vaginal ring
- Transdermal patch
Progestogen Only Contraception (POC) - ANSWER - Progestogen only pill (POP)
- Implant
- Progestogen only injectable
- Progestogen releasing intrauterine system (LNG-IUS)
Hormonal contraceptives - ANSWER 1. Combined hormonal contraceptives
2. Progestogen only contraception
Combined oral steroidal contraceptives - ANSWER most effective reversible method of
contraception
Combination oral contraceptive pills - ANSWER contains various amounts of estrogen
(ethinyl estradiol) and one of a variety of progestins
, Estrogens - ANSWER Is ethinyl estradiol or its drivative ethinyl estradiol 3-methyl ether
(mestranol) contain 20 mcg and 35 mcg of synthetuc estrogen.
Progestogens - ANSWER - second generation (levonorgestrel (LNG), norethisterone
(NET))
- third generation (gestodene desogestrel)
- fourth generation (drospirenone and dienogest)
Newer (third and fourth generation) - ANSWER progestogens were developed to have
advantages due to less androgenic activity, but seem to be associated with a higher risk
of venous thrombosis
COCPs second generation progestogen - ANSWER recommended as first choice
Drospirenone (4th gen) - ANSWER analog of spironolactone is used as progestin. Has
antiandrogenic and antimineralocorticoid action. Causes retention of K+(Hyperkalemia)
COCPs Mode of Action - ANSWER 1. Suppression of ovulation
2. Alteration of character if cervical mucus
3. Alteration of tubal motility
4 Alteration of endometrium
COCPs Selection of the Patient - ANSWER 1. Hx and general examination
2. Pelvic Examination (Mandatory)
3. Cervical cytology
How to prescribe a pill? - ANSWER New users should normally start their pill packet on
day of their cycle.
