COMSAE 2026 EXAM STUDY GUIDE
COMPLETE QUESTIONS WITH SOLUTIONS
◉a nonsteroidal competitive inhibitor of androgens at the
testosterone receptor
used in prostate carcinoma.. Answer: Flutamide
◉inhibits steroid binding
used to prevent hirsutism.
side effects of gynecomastia and amenorrhea
used in the treatment of PCOS. Answer: spironolactone
◉alpha 1 antagonist used to treat BPH by inhibiting smooth muscle
contraction.. Answer: Tamsulosin
◉bind progesterone receptors
, reduce growth and increase in vascularization of endometrium
used clinically in oral contraceptives and in the treatment of
endometrial cancer and abnormal uterine bleeding.. Answer:
Progestins
◉a beta 2 agonist that relaxes the uterus reduces premature uterine
contractions.. Answer: Terbutaline
◉competitive inhibitor of progestins at progesterone receptors
used clinically to terminate pregnancy
administered with misoprostol (PGE1). Answer: mifepristone (RU -
486)
◉Aromatase inhibitors used in postmenopausal women with breast
cancer.. Answer: Anastrozole, Letrozole, Exemestane
◉used for relief or prevention of menopausal symptoms (e.g. hot
flashes, vaginal atrophy) and osteoporosis (increased estrogen,
decreased osteoclast activity)
COMPLETE QUESTIONS WITH SOLUTIONS
◉a nonsteroidal competitive inhibitor of androgens at the
testosterone receptor
used in prostate carcinoma.. Answer: Flutamide
◉inhibits steroid binding
used to prevent hirsutism.
side effects of gynecomastia and amenorrhea
used in the treatment of PCOS. Answer: spironolactone
◉alpha 1 antagonist used to treat BPH by inhibiting smooth muscle
contraction.. Answer: Tamsulosin
◉bind progesterone receptors
, reduce growth and increase in vascularization of endometrium
used clinically in oral contraceptives and in the treatment of
endometrial cancer and abnormal uterine bleeding.. Answer:
Progestins
◉a beta 2 agonist that relaxes the uterus reduces premature uterine
contractions.. Answer: Terbutaline
◉competitive inhibitor of progestins at progesterone receptors
used clinically to terminate pregnancy
administered with misoprostol (PGE1). Answer: mifepristone (RU -
486)
◉Aromatase inhibitors used in postmenopausal women with breast
cancer.. Answer: Anastrozole, Letrozole, Exemestane
◉used for relief or prevention of menopausal symptoms (e.g. hot
flashes, vaginal atrophy) and osteoporosis (increased estrogen,
decreased osteoclast activity)
