APEA Pharm- Women's Health Exam Questions with Correct Answers
Question 1:
In the prevention of pregnancy, medroxyprogesterone acetate (Depo-Provera) should be
administered at least every:
4 weeks.
8 weeks.
10 weeks.
12 weeks.
Answer:
12 weeks.
Question 2:
Patients taking oral contraceptives do NOT need to use a back-up method of contraception if
taking: ampicillin.
ketoconazole.
Answer:
13 week effectiveness phenytoin (Dilantin).
Question 3:
metformin (Glucophage).
Answer:
metformin (Glucophage).
Question 4:
When initiating progestin-only contraceptives, women should be advised to: take with food
anytime of the day.
resume with the next dose, if one dose is missed. immediately report irregular uterine bleeding.
use a backup method of contraception for the first month.
Answer:
use a backup method of contraception for
Question 5:
The drug of choice to control mild abnormal uterine bleeding in a 25-year-old woman with
future childbearing plans is:
estrogen only. androgen therapy
Answer:
the first month.
gonadotropin-releasing hormone analogs.
,Question 6:
progesterone only.
Answer:
progesterone only.
Question 7:
The highest risk of deep vein thrombosis (DVT) is associated with combined estrogen and
progesterone therapy that is administered via:
the oral route. transdermal patch.
Answer:
or a combination estrogen/progesterone therapy intravaginal cream.
Question 8:
intravaginal ring.
Answer:
the oral route.
Question 9:
Combined contraceptive patches:
are replaced every 14 days.
have fewer side effects than oral contraceptives.
may not be as effective in women weighing more than 200 pounds. are safer than oral
contraceptives in patients with hypertension.
Answer:
may not be as effective in women
Question 10:
Danazol is indicated in the treatment of: ectopic pregnancy.
endometriosis.
Answer:
weighing more than 200 pounds. gonadal hypertrophy.
Question 11:
ovulatory dysfunction.
Answer:
endometriosis.
, Question 12:
Which of the following would NOT be an appropriate choice for the treatment of primary
dysmenorrhea in an 18-year-old woman?
Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory medications Oral contraceptives
Vitamin B6 Intrauterine devices all other 3 are first line
Answer:
Intrauterine devices
Question 13:
A 23-year-old woman with a desire for pregnancy needs treatment for symptoms related to
polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS). The initial choice is:
liraglutide (Victoza). metformin (Glucophage).
Answer:
IUD = last resort spironolactone (Aldactone).
Question 14:
finasteride (Proscar).
Answer:
metformin (Glucophage).
Question 15:
For treatment of menopausal symptoms in a woman with a history of hormone-sensitive breast
cancer, the nurse practitioner should consider:
androgen therapy.
gonadotropin-releasing hormone analogs.
Answer:
Victoza is not indicated in the treatment of PCOS. selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors.
Question 16:
progesterone-only therapy.
Answer:
selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors.
Question 17:
Nonhormonal treatments for menopausal symptoms include: benzodiazepines.
copper intrauterine device.
selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors. antiepileptic/antiseizure medications.
Answer:
selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors.
Question 1:
In the prevention of pregnancy, medroxyprogesterone acetate (Depo-Provera) should be
administered at least every:
4 weeks.
8 weeks.
10 weeks.
12 weeks.
Answer:
12 weeks.
Question 2:
Patients taking oral contraceptives do NOT need to use a back-up method of contraception if
taking: ampicillin.
ketoconazole.
Answer:
13 week effectiveness phenytoin (Dilantin).
Question 3:
metformin (Glucophage).
Answer:
metformin (Glucophage).
Question 4:
When initiating progestin-only contraceptives, women should be advised to: take with food
anytime of the day.
resume with the next dose, if one dose is missed. immediately report irregular uterine bleeding.
use a backup method of contraception for the first month.
Answer:
use a backup method of contraception for
Question 5:
The drug of choice to control mild abnormal uterine bleeding in a 25-year-old woman with
future childbearing plans is:
estrogen only. androgen therapy
Answer:
the first month.
gonadotropin-releasing hormone analogs.
,Question 6:
progesterone only.
Answer:
progesterone only.
Question 7:
The highest risk of deep vein thrombosis (DVT) is associated with combined estrogen and
progesterone therapy that is administered via:
the oral route. transdermal patch.
Answer:
or a combination estrogen/progesterone therapy intravaginal cream.
Question 8:
intravaginal ring.
Answer:
the oral route.
Question 9:
Combined contraceptive patches:
are replaced every 14 days.
have fewer side effects than oral contraceptives.
may not be as effective in women weighing more than 200 pounds. are safer than oral
contraceptives in patients with hypertension.
Answer:
may not be as effective in women
Question 10:
Danazol is indicated in the treatment of: ectopic pregnancy.
endometriosis.
Answer:
weighing more than 200 pounds. gonadal hypertrophy.
Question 11:
ovulatory dysfunction.
Answer:
endometriosis.
, Question 12:
Which of the following would NOT be an appropriate choice for the treatment of primary
dysmenorrhea in an 18-year-old woman?
Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory medications Oral contraceptives
Vitamin B6 Intrauterine devices all other 3 are first line
Answer:
Intrauterine devices
Question 13:
A 23-year-old woman with a desire for pregnancy needs treatment for symptoms related to
polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS). The initial choice is:
liraglutide (Victoza). metformin (Glucophage).
Answer:
IUD = last resort spironolactone (Aldactone).
Question 14:
finasteride (Proscar).
Answer:
metformin (Glucophage).
Question 15:
For treatment of menopausal symptoms in a woman with a history of hormone-sensitive breast
cancer, the nurse practitioner should consider:
androgen therapy.
gonadotropin-releasing hormone analogs.
Answer:
Victoza is not indicated in the treatment of PCOS. selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors.
Question 16:
progesterone-only therapy.
Answer:
selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors.
Question 17:
Nonhormonal treatments for menopausal symptoms include: benzodiazepines.
copper intrauterine device.
selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors. antiepileptic/antiseizure medications.
Answer:
selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors.
