PHM 105 Final Exam

What is the term for a medication that only treats the symptoms but not the cause of a disease?

• Nosocomial

• Palliative

• Placebo

• Symptomatic

The principle medications used as treatments for the female reproductive system are:

• Hormones

• Diuretics

• Antibiotics

• A & C

Estrogen is taken by women to:

• Relieve symptoms of menopause

• Increase the possibility of conception

• Treat hypogonadism

• All of the above are reasons women take estrogen

Which of the following is(are) the primary oral estrogen products in use?

• Conjugated estrogens

• Estradiol

• Esteroide estrogen

• A and B

Which of the following statements is(are) not true concerning menopause?

• Menopause usually occurs between the ages of 50 and 60 years.

• The risk of osteoporosis is increased in postmenopausal women.

• Menopause is considered a disease of the reproductive system.

• Hot flashes are associated with menopause.

Female hormones can be used:

• To treat infertility

• As contraceptives

• To treat hypogonadism

• All of the above

Which of the following alpha-blocker(s) target(s) prostate tissue and is(are) not used for hypertension?

• Flomax

• Hytrin

• Cardura

• A & B

Erectile dysfunction (ED) is caused by a(n)

• Lack of blood flow to the penis

• Lack of desire

• Lack of sperm

• Abundance of estrogen

All of the following statements are true about benign prostatic hypertrophy (BPH) except:

• BPH is common in older men

• BPH is cancerous

• Urination is difficult with BPH

• BPH can be treated with medication or surgery

Estrogen are available as:

• Oral medication

• Patches

• Vaginal inserts

• All of the above