Chapter 47: Menopause and Andropause
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1 See full question 11m 44s
What is the preferred treatment for the diagnosis of atrophic
vaginitis? -
correct answer ✅Estrogen preparations
Explanation:
Estrogens are prescribed to relieve symptoms of estrogen
deficiency (eg, atrophic vaginitis and vasomotor instability, which
produces "hot flashes" or "hot flushes") and to prevent or treat
osteoporosis. Such use is usually called estrogen replacement
therapy (ERT).
Reference:
Ford, Susan M., Roach's Introductory Clinical Pharmacology, 11th
ed., Philadelphia, Wolters Kluwer, 2018, Chapter 47: Menopause
and Andropause Drugs, p. 554.
Chapter 47: Menopause and Andropause Drugs - Page 554
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2 See full question 11s
After teaching a group of students about drugs used to treat
genitourinary problems in the older adult, the instructor
determines that the teaching was successful when the students
identify which as an example of an androgen hormone inhibitor
that is used to treat clients with benign prostatic hypertrophy? -
correct answer ✅dutasteride
Explanation:
Dutasteride is an example of an androgen hormone inhibitor that is
used to treat clients with benign prostatic hypertrophy. Anastrozole
and exemestane are aromatase inhibitors used to treat breast
cancer. Megestrol is a progestin used to treat breast or endometrial
cancer.
Reference:
Ford, Susan M., Roach's Introductory Clinical Pharmacology, 11th
ed., Philadelphia, Wolters Kluwer, 2018, Chapter 47: Menopause
and Andropause Drugs, p. 566.
Chapter 47: Menopause and Andropause Drugs - Page 566
,Chapter 47: Menopause and Andropause
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3 See full question 9s
A pregnant nurse should not handle crushed or broken tablets of
which medications as it is classified in pregnancy category X and its
absorption poses substantial risk for abnormal growth to a male
fetus? -
correct answer ✅finasteride
Explanation:
A pregnant nurse should not handle crushed or broken tablets of
finasteride or dutasteride as they are classified in pregnancy
category X and their absorption poses substantial risk for abnormal
growth to a male fetus. Medroxyprogesterone is used to treat
endometrial or renal cancer and is a pregnancy category X drug.
Nandrolone is a synthetic anabolic-androgenic steroid (AAS) derived
from testosterone and is a pregnancy category X drug.
Reference:
Ford, Susan M., Roach's Introductory Clinical Pharmacology, 11th
ed., Philadelphia, Wolters Kluwer, 2018, Chapter 47: Menopause
and Andropause Drugs, p. 561.
, Chapter 47: Menopause and Andropause
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Chapter 47: Menopause and Andropause Drugs - Page 561
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4 See full question 8s
A woman experiencing menopausal symptoms asks the nurse about
herbal products that might help. Which would the nurse include in
the response? -
correct answer ✅black cohosh
Explanation:
Black cohosh is an herbal product that is reported to be beneficial
in managing the symptoms of menopause. Ephedra sinica, a species
of ephedra (ma huang), contains ephedrine and pseudoephedrine.
Ephedra has been found to stimulate the nervous system, increase
airflow into the lungs, and constrict blood vessels. Ginger is
commonly used to treat gastrointestinal discomfort including
motion sickness, morning sickness, colic, upset stomach, gas,
diarrhea, irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), and nausea. Saw palmetto
is an herbal product that may delay the need for prostate surgery in
clients with benign prostatic hypertrophy.
Drugs PrepU Exam Questions &
Answers (Grade A+)
1 See full question 11m 44s
What is the preferred treatment for the diagnosis of atrophic
vaginitis? -
correct answer ✅Estrogen preparations
Explanation:
Estrogens are prescribed to relieve symptoms of estrogen
deficiency (eg, atrophic vaginitis and vasomotor instability, which
produces "hot flashes" or "hot flushes") and to prevent or treat
osteoporosis. Such use is usually called estrogen replacement
therapy (ERT).
Reference:
Ford, Susan M., Roach's Introductory Clinical Pharmacology, 11th
ed., Philadelphia, Wolters Kluwer, 2018, Chapter 47: Menopause
and Andropause Drugs, p. 554.
Chapter 47: Menopause and Andropause Drugs - Page 554
Add a Note
,Chapter 47: Menopause and Andropause
Drugs PrepU Exam Questions &
Answers (Grade A+)
2 See full question 11s
After teaching a group of students about drugs used to treat
genitourinary problems in the older adult, the instructor
determines that the teaching was successful when the students
identify which as an example of an androgen hormone inhibitor
that is used to treat clients with benign prostatic hypertrophy? -
correct answer ✅dutasteride
Explanation:
Dutasteride is an example of an androgen hormone inhibitor that is
used to treat clients with benign prostatic hypertrophy. Anastrozole
and exemestane are aromatase inhibitors used to treat breast
cancer. Megestrol is a progestin used to treat breast or endometrial
cancer.
Reference:
Ford, Susan M., Roach's Introductory Clinical Pharmacology, 11th
ed., Philadelphia, Wolters Kluwer, 2018, Chapter 47: Menopause
and Andropause Drugs, p. 566.
Chapter 47: Menopause and Andropause Drugs - Page 566
,Chapter 47: Menopause and Andropause
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Answers (Grade A+)
Add a Note
3 See full question 9s
A pregnant nurse should not handle crushed or broken tablets of
which medications as it is classified in pregnancy category X and its
absorption poses substantial risk for abnormal growth to a male
fetus? -
correct answer ✅finasteride
Explanation:
A pregnant nurse should not handle crushed or broken tablets of
finasteride or dutasteride as they are classified in pregnancy
category X and their absorption poses substantial risk for abnormal
growth to a male fetus. Medroxyprogesterone is used to treat
endometrial or renal cancer and is a pregnancy category X drug.
Nandrolone is a synthetic anabolic-androgenic steroid (AAS) derived
from testosterone and is a pregnancy category X drug.
Reference:
Ford, Susan M., Roach's Introductory Clinical Pharmacology, 11th
ed., Philadelphia, Wolters Kluwer, 2018, Chapter 47: Menopause
and Andropause Drugs, p. 561.
, Chapter 47: Menopause and Andropause
Drugs PrepU Exam Questions &
Answers (Grade A+)
Chapter 47: Menopause and Andropause Drugs - Page 561
Add a Note
4 See full question 8s
A woman experiencing menopausal symptoms asks the nurse about
herbal products that might help. Which would the nurse include in
the response? -
correct answer ✅black cohosh
Explanation:
Black cohosh is an herbal product that is reported to be beneficial
in managing the symptoms of menopause. Ephedra sinica, a species
of ephedra (ma huang), contains ephedrine and pseudoephedrine.
Ephedra has been found to stimulate the nervous system, increase
airflow into the lungs, and constrict blood vessels. Ginger is
commonly used to treat gastrointestinal discomfort including
motion sickness, morning sickness, colic, upset stomach, gas,
diarrhea, irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), and nausea. Saw palmetto
is an herbal product that may delay the need for prostate surgery in
clients with benign prostatic hypertrophy.
