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Raloxifene (Evista) and bisphosphonates (alendronate, calcitonin) -:- alternatives for hormone replacement therapy Selective Estrogen Receptor Modulators (SERMs) -:- Tamoxifen, toremifene, raloxifene -- provide estrogen benefits while avoiding its drawbacks Dysfunctional uterine bleeding ...

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NR 566 Final Exam Questions and
Correct Answers | Latest Update
Raloxifene (Evista) and bisphosphonates (alendronate, calcitonin)

✓ -:- alternatives for hormone replacement therapy




Selective Estrogen Receptor Modulators (SERMs)

✓ -:- Tamoxifen, toremifene, raloxifene -- provide estrogen benefits while avoiding its

drawbacks




Dysfunctional uterine bleeding

✓ -:- 10-14 day course of progestin




Amenorrhea treatment

✓ -:- progestin helps induce menstrual flow




Amenorrhea estrogen levels are low

✓ -:- give progestin for 5-10 days




Long term progestin therapy

✓ -:- protection against endometrial cancer




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Estradiol

✓ -:- most active estrogenic compound. oral estrogen option




Advantages of estrogen transdermal patch

✓ -:- lower total estrogen dose. less n/v. less fluctuation of estrogen blood levels. lower

r/f DVT, PE and stroke




Femring

✓ -:- intravaginal ring controls hot flashes and night sweats. Treats vulval and vaginal

atrophy




No gap method of changing from one OC to another

✓ -:- go straight from one type of OC to the other without taking a gap.




initiating OC treatment

✓ -:- 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

✓ -:- delayed sexual maturation causing a boy significant distress. Limited course of

Fluoxymesterone and methyltestosterone are approved.




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androgen therapy long term

✓ -:- if delayed puberty is the result of true hypogonadism




role of androgens in anemia

✓ -:- promote synthesis of erythropoietin the renal hormone that stimulates

production of RBCs




Alprostadil preferred administration

✓ -:- direct injection into the corpus cavernosum. Rapid response




Finasteride

✓ -:- BPH tx 5a reductase inhibitor. Causes prostate to shrink. benefits take months




Tamsulosin

✓ -:- BPH tx alpha adrenergic antagonist. relaxes smooth muscle. benefits are rapid




Adverse effects of silodosin and tamsulosin

✓ -:- r/f floppy iris syndrome during cataract surgery.




Chlamydia tx

✓ -:- azithromycin 1g PO x single dose. doxycycline 100mg PO BID 7 days



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