BMD 317 Phys Pharm 2 Exam 1 Questions
With Correct Answers
Which part of the reproductive tract should be checked for secondary
cancer in patients with granulosa cell tumors? - ANSWER Endometrium
What is NOT a function of Sertoli cells? - ANSWER Production of
testosterone
What is the mechanism of action of glucagon in treating hypoglycemia? -
ANSWER Promotes glycogenolysis and gluconeogenesis
Which class of hypoglycemics increases tissue sensitivity to insulin? -
ANSWER Thiazolidinediones
What drug is often prescribed for Addison's disease? - ANSWER
Fludrocortisone
Which hormone's levels are NOT high during pregnancy? - ANSWER High
levels of GnRH throughout the pregnancy
What type of drug is exemestane? - ANSWER An aromatic inhibitor
What is a progestin-only contraceptive that thickens cervical mucus? -
ANSWER Levonorgestrel
Which glucocorticoid would suppress pituitary ACTH production? -
ANSWER Dexamethasone
What is the likely treatment for benign prostatic hypertrophy in a 69-year-
old male? - ANSWER Flutamide
, Which SERM is preferred for ER+ breast tumors in patients with a family
history of endometrial cancer? - ANSWER Tamoxifen
Which agent increases insulin secretion? - ANSWER Glimepiride
What is the likely outcome of untreated congenital hypothyroidism? -
ANSWER Impaired cognitive development and intellectual disability
Which drug inhibits carbohydrate digesting enzymes in the gastrointestinal
tract? - ANSWER Acarbose
Rank the following glucocorticoids from least potent to most potent:
Hydrocortisone, Prednisolone, Dexamethasone. - ANSWER
Hydrocortisone < Prednisolone < Dexamethasone
What causes adrenal insufficiency with long-term glucocorticoid use? -
ANSWER Loss of trophic input by the anterior pituitary
Which gland secretes oxytocin? - ANSWER Posterior pituitary
During which phase of the ovarian cycle does progesterone peak? -
ANSWER Luteal phase
What type of blood test should be performed before prescribing
contraceptives? - ANSWER Pregnancy test
What is the role of inhibin in the endocrine system? - ANSWER Inhibin is a
hormone that inhibits the secretion of follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH)
from the anterior pituitary.
What hormone is produced by the placenta during pregnancy? - ANSWER
Human chorionic gonadotrophin (hCG)
What are the primary functions of estrogen? - ANSWER Estrogen is
involved in the regulation of the menstrual cycle, development of female
secondary sexual characteristics, and maintenance of pregnancy.
What is the main function of progesterone? - ANSWER Progesterone
prepares the uterus for pregnancy and maintains the uterine lining.
With Correct Answers
Which part of the reproductive tract should be checked for secondary
cancer in patients with granulosa cell tumors? - ANSWER Endometrium
What is NOT a function of Sertoli cells? - ANSWER Production of
testosterone
What is the mechanism of action of glucagon in treating hypoglycemia? -
ANSWER Promotes glycogenolysis and gluconeogenesis
Which class of hypoglycemics increases tissue sensitivity to insulin? -
ANSWER Thiazolidinediones
What drug is often prescribed for Addison's disease? - ANSWER
Fludrocortisone
Which hormone's levels are NOT high during pregnancy? - ANSWER High
levels of GnRH throughout the pregnancy
What type of drug is exemestane? - ANSWER An aromatic inhibitor
What is a progestin-only contraceptive that thickens cervical mucus? -
ANSWER Levonorgestrel
Which glucocorticoid would suppress pituitary ACTH production? -
ANSWER Dexamethasone
What is the likely treatment for benign prostatic hypertrophy in a 69-year-
old male? - ANSWER Flutamide
, Which SERM is preferred for ER+ breast tumors in patients with a family
history of endometrial cancer? - ANSWER Tamoxifen
Which agent increases insulin secretion? - ANSWER Glimepiride
What is the likely outcome of untreated congenital hypothyroidism? -
ANSWER Impaired cognitive development and intellectual disability
Which drug inhibits carbohydrate digesting enzymes in the gastrointestinal
tract? - ANSWER Acarbose
Rank the following glucocorticoids from least potent to most potent:
Hydrocortisone, Prednisolone, Dexamethasone. - ANSWER
Hydrocortisone < Prednisolone < Dexamethasone
What causes adrenal insufficiency with long-term glucocorticoid use? -
ANSWER Loss of trophic input by the anterior pituitary
Which gland secretes oxytocin? - ANSWER Posterior pituitary
During which phase of the ovarian cycle does progesterone peak? -
ANSWER Luteal phase
What type of blood test should be performed before prescribing
contraceptives? - ANSWER Pregnancy test
What is the role of inhibin in the endocrine system? - ANSWER Inhibin is a
hormone that inhibits the secretion of follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH)
from the anterior pituitary.
What hormone is produced by the placenta during pregnancy? - ANSWER
Human chorionic gonadotrophin (hCG)
What are the primary functions of estrogen? - ANSWER Estrogen is
involved in the regulation of the menstrual cycle, development of female
secondary sexual characteristics, and maintenance of pregnancy.
What is the main function of progesterone? - ANSWER Progesterone
prepares the uterus for pregnancy and maintains the uterine lining.
