NR 566 FINAL EXAM QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS. VERIFIED 2025/2026.
Raloxifene (Evista) and bisphosphonates (alendronate, calcitonin) - ANS alternatives for
hormone replacement therapy
Selective Estrogen Receptor Modulators (SERMs) - ANS Tamoxifen, toremifene, raloxifene --
provide estrogen benefits while avoiding its drawbacks
Dysfunctional uterine bleeding - ANS 10-14 day course of progestin
Amenorrhea treatment - ANS progestin helps induce menstrual flow
Amenorrhea estrogen levels are low - ANS give progestin for 5-10 days
Long term progestin therapy - ANS protection against endometrial cancer
Estradiol - ANS most active estrogenic compound. oral estrogen option
Advantages of estrogen transdermal patch - ANS lower total estrogen dose. less n/v. less
fluctuation of estrogen blood levels. lower r/f DVT, PE and stroke
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, Femring - ANS intravaginal ring controls hot flashes and night sweats. Treats vulval and
vaginal atrophy
No gap method of changing from one OC to another - ANS go straight from one type of OC to
the other without taking a gap.
initiating OC treatment - ANS first day of menstrual cycle (no backup BC needed) OR first
sunday after onset of menses (backup BC needed for 7 days)
Initiating androgen therapy short term - ANS delayed sexual maturation causing a boy
significant distress. Limited course of Fluoxymesterone and methyltestosterone are approved.
androgen therapy long term - ANS if delayed puberty is the result of true hypogonadism
role of androgens in anemia - ANS promote synthesis of erythropoietin the renal hormone
that stimulates production of RBCs
Alprostadil preferred administration - ANS direct injection into the corpus cavernosum. Rapid
response
Finasteride - ANS BPH tx 5a reductase inhibitor. Causes prostate to shrink. benefits take
months
Tamsulosin - ANS BPH tx alpha adrenergic antagonist. relaxes smooth muscle. benefits are
rapid
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ANSWERS. VERIFIED 2025/2026.
Raloxifene (Evista) and bisphosphonates (alendronate, calcitonin) - ANS alternatives for
hormone replacement therapy
Selective Estrogen Receptor Modulators (SERMs) - ANS Tamoxifen, toremifene, raloxifene --
provide estrogen benefits while avoiding its drawbacks
Dysfunctional uterine bleeding - ANS 10-14 day course of progestin
Amenorrhea treatment - ANS progestin helps induce menstrual flow
Amenorrhea estrogen levels are low - ANS give progestin for 5-10 days
Long term progestin therapy - ANS protection against endometrial cancer
Estradiol - ANS most active estrogenic compound. oral estrogen option
Advantages of estrogen transdermal patch - ANS lower total estrogen dose. less n/v. less
fluctuation of estrogen blood levels. lower r/f DVT, PE and stroke
1 @COPYRIGHT 2025/2026 ALLRIGHTS RESERVED.
, Femring - ANS intravaginal ring controls hot flashes and night sweats. Treats vulval and
vaginal atrophy
No gap method of changing from one OC to another - ANS go straight from one type of OC to
the other without taking a gap.
initiating OC treatment - ANS first day of menstrual cycle (no backup BC needed) OR first
sunday after onset of menses (backup BC needed for 7 days)
Initiating androgen therapy short term - ANS delayed sexual maturation causing a boy
significant distress. Limited course of Fluoxymesterone and methyltestosterone are approved.
androgen therapy long term - ANS if delayed puberty is the result of true hypogonadism
role of androgens in anemia - ANS promote synthesis of erythropoietin the renal hormone
that stimulates production of RBCs
Alprostadil preferred administration - ANS direct injection into the corpus cavernosum. Rapid
response
Finasteride - ANS BPH tx 5a reductase inhibitor. Causes prostate to shrink. benefits take
months
Tamsulosin - ANS BPH tx alpha adrenergic antagonist. relaxes smooth muscle. benefits are
rapid
2 @COPYRIGHT 2025/2026 ALLRIGHTS RESERVED.
