WorksheetsPODA II Final Adrenal Steroid
Total questions: 52
Worksheet time: 29mins
The drug illustrated below is hydrocortisone. The ring A conformation is
Linear
Planner
Half-chair
Flattened boat
Butterfly
OBA. The glucocorticoid agonist potency of the following steroids
Betamethasone > Prednisolone < hydrocortisone
Betamethasone > Prednisolone > hydrocortisone
Betamethasone < Prednisolone < hydrocortisone
Betamethasone > Prednisolone = hydrocortisone
Betamethasone < Prednisolone > hydrocortisone
The following structure is triamcinolone acetonide. What is the purpose of the F atom at C-9
Fluorine (F) atom enhances hydrophilicity
Fluorine (F) is an electron withdrawing group and increases the potency
Fluorine (F) atom enhances water solubility
Fluorine (F) is an electron donating group and decreases the potency
Fluorine (F) is an electron withdrawing group and increases the toxicity
The drug illustrated below is beclomethasone. The ring A conformation is
Linear
Planner
Half-chair
Flattened boat
Butterfly
OBA. AOTF statements about triamcinolone acetonide is true except
C-9 Fluorine (F) is an electron withdrawing group and increases the potency
Triamcinolone acetonide has 8 chiral centers
Triamcinolone acetonide is a steroid analog
Triamcinolone acetonide activates glucocorticoid receptor
C-9 Fluorine (F) is an electron donating group and increases the water solubility
SATA. WOTF is an adrenal steroid preparation that is administered orally for the treatment of ulcerative colitis?
Corenema
Medrol enema
Symbicort
Uceris
Entocort
AOTF products are used to reduce inflammation in the eye EXCEPT?
Alrex
FML
Zetonnar
Durezol
Vexol
WOTF is MOST LIKELY to be used to treat Duchenne muscular dystrophy?
Entocort
Symbicort
Cyclocort
Deflazacort
Westcort
OBA. WOTF statements about prednisolone sodium phosphate is correct?
Prednisolone sodium phosphate is the lipophilic analog and metabolized by esterase
Prednisolone sodium phosphate is the water-soluble analog and metabolized by phosphatases
Prednisolone sodium phosphate is the water-soluble analog and metabolized by esterase
Prednisolone inhibits glucocorticoid receptor
Prednisolone sodium phosphate is not a prodrug
WOTF is LEAST LIKELY to be an action/effect of adrenal steroids?
Promotion of glycogenesis
Promotion of gluconeogenesis
Antagonism of insulin
Decreased mobilization of fat
Fat redistribution to the abdomen from the extremities
Considering the effects of adrenal steroids on the renal system, WOTF is LEAST LIKELY to result from therapy with prednisone?
Hyponatremia
Hypokalemia
Hypocalcemia
Systemic alkalosis
OBA. Aminoglutethimide is an inhibitor of steroid synthesis in the adrenal cortex, where it inhibits?
CYP3A4
CYP1A1
CYP11A1
Thyroid peroxidase
5-deiodinase
WOTF is NOT administered by oral inhalation to treat asthma?
Azmacort
Asmanex
Flovent
QVAR
Omnaris
WOTF is NOT an action of adrenal steroids that is conducive to their anti-inflammatory effect?
Inhibition of phospholipase A 2
Reduction of plasma levels of T-lymphocytes
Decreasing the plasma level of B-lymphocytes
Increasing the production of arachidonic acid
Decreasing the production of prostaglandins
WOTF is NOT matched with its correct ROA?
Depo-Medrol (IM; intra-articular)
Solu-Medrol (IM; IV)
Medrol Dosepak (PO)
Medrol Retention Enema (Anal)
Methylprednisolone (Nasal inhalation)
Prednisone should be avoided, or administered with caution, in a patient who has WOTF?
Glaucoma
Osteoporosis
Peptic ulcer disorder
Diabetes mellitus
Edema
OBA. AOTF statements about Clobetasol propionate is true except?
Ring A adopts half-chair confirmation
Clobetasol propionate has 8 chiral centers
Clobetasol propionate has 8 chiral centers
Clobetasol propionate activates glucocorticoid receptor
Ring A adopts flattened boat conformation
A pharmacist should question a prescription that calls for the oral inhalation of WOTF products?
Trelegy ellipta
Advair
Dymista
Breo ellipta
Veramyst
OBA. WOTF is LEAST LIKELY to be used for the treatment of Cushing's disease?
Aminoglutethimide
Signifor
Spironolactone
Cytadren
Lysodren
OBA. WOTF is LEAST LIKELY to be classified as a low potency adrenal steroid preparation?
Locoid
Hytone
Cloderm
Cortaid
Aclovate
OBA. WOTF statements is UNTRUE? Adrenal steroids can
Promote gluconeogenesis
Inhibit phosphoenolpyruvate carboxykinase
Induces glucose-6-phophatase
Promote glycogenesis
Antagonize insulin
SATA. WOTF products that are employed in the management of COPD contains a combination of fluticasone and vilanterol?
Breo ellipta
Incruse ellipta
Arnuity ellipta
Anoro ellipta
Relvar ellipta
OBA. Treglegy is FDA-approved for treating WOTF?
Seasonal rhinitis
Perennial rhinitis
COPD
Asthma
Pneumonitis
OBA. WOTF produces its pharmacological effect by inhibiting the conversion of deoxycortisol to cortisol?
Spironolactone
Metyrapone
Arimidex
Aminoglutethimide
Florinef
OBA. WOTF is NOT an effect of adrenal steroids on fat metabolism?
Increased fat metabolism
Increased lipolysis of triglycerides in adipose tissues
Redistribution of fat to the face and the back of the neck
Permissive effect on catecholamine-induced free fatty acid release
Redistribution of fat from the abdomen to the extremities.
OBA. WOTF is INCONSISTENT with the actions/effects of mineralocorticoids on electrolytes at the renal level?
Reabsorption of potassium ions
Excretion of calcium ions
Excretion of hydrogen ions
Reabsorption of sodium ions
Positive sodium balance
OBA. Glucocorticoid-induced coagulability is MOST OFTEN ascribed to WOTF?
Positive sodium balance
Elevation of plasminogen activator level
Redistribution of fat to the abdomen
Elevation of plasminogen activator inhibitor level
Negative sodium balance
OBA. WOTF is LEAST LIKELY to result from therapy with adrenal steroids?
Hypocalcemia
Hyperkalemia
Increased extracellular fluid volume
Increased blood pressure
Alkalosis
OBA. WOTF is the MOST OFTEN employed adrenal steroid preparation ins the management of cerebral edema?
Prednisone
Cortone
Dexamethasone
Ciclesonide
Kenalog Orabase
OBA. The anti-inflammatory activity of Deltasone is attributable to all of the following actions EXCEPT
Inhibition of phospholipase A2
Inhibition of interleukin-2
Prevention of margination
Reduction of diapedesis
Stimulation of migration inhibitory factor
SATA. Prednisone is used to treat WOTF?
Breast cancer
Lymphoma
Rheumatoid arthritis
Asthma
Sacoidosis
SATA. A COPD patient who is seriously allergic to formoterol specifically should not be treated with WOTF?
Duaklir
Bevespi
Ultibro
Apiolto
Dymista
OBA. A pharmacist should question a prescription that calls for the oral inhalation of WOTF?
Rhinocort
Azmacort
QVAR
Aerobid
Dulera
OBA. The pKa of ketoconazole is listed as 6.5. At what pH does the drug exist in a ratio of 100:1 ionized to unionized?
4.5
5.5
6.5
7.5
8.5
AOTF statements about triamcinolone acetonide is true except
Fluocinonide acetonide has 9 chiral centers
Ring A adopts flattened boat conformation
Steroid analogue
Inhibits glucocorticoid receptor
Acetonide substitution enhances lipophilicity and penetration
Mr. Juani has glaucoma. WOTF should not be administered to Mr. Juani?
Deltasone
Trelegy
SATA. A pharmacist should question a prescription that calls for the I.V. administration of WOTF?
Medrol Dosepak
Depo-Medrol
Medrol retention enema
SATA. A pharmacist should question a prescription that calls for the nasal inhalation of WOTF?
Trelegy ellipta
Advair
Breo ellipta
SATA. A pharmacist should question a prescription that calls for the nasal administration of the WOTF?
Qvar
Flovent
Asmanex
Breo ellipta
Azmacort
SATA. Deflazacort is beneficial in the management of WOTF?
COPD
Asthma
Urticaria
Crohn's disease
Allergy
WOTF is a monoclonal antibody that is employed in the management of systemic lupus erythematosus?
Cinqair
Topicort
Benlysta
Arnuity ellipta
Emflaza
WOTF is BEST classified as an intermediate-acting glucocorticoid?
Celestone
Florinef
DOCA
Decadron
Qvar
A medical team wants to use an orally administered product containing mometasone and formoterol to treat Mr. Ziam's asthma. WOTF should the pharmacist recommend?
Dulera
Relvar ellipta
Advair
Anoro ellipta
Symbicort
WOTF is characterized by a hyperfunction of only the zona glomerulosa of the adrenal cortex?
Cushing's disease
Zollinger-Ellison syndrome
Addison's disease
Conn's syndrome
Sarcoidosis
The ophthalmologist wants to use loteprednol 0.2 % ophthalmic solution to manage an inflammatory condition in Mr. Cue's eyes. WOTF should the pharmacist recommend?
Alrex
Flarex
Vexol
Lotemax
Durezol
AOTF action so fprednisone contribute to its anti-inflammatory effect EXCEPT
Inhibition of migration inhibitory factor
Stimulation of interleukin-2
Inhibition of phospholipase A2
Inhibition of histamine release from mast cells
Stimulation of adherence of neutrophils to capillary endothelial cells
Long-term use of prednisone should be avoided in patients with AOTF pre-existing conditions EXCEPT
Diabetes mellitus
Glaucoma
Psychosis
Peptic ulcer disease
Inflammation
WOTF is a fully synthetic analog of adrenocorticotropic hormone that is employed in the management of secondary hypercortisolism?
Cortef
Cortone
Prenisolone
Cordran
Cortrosyn
WOTF is LEAST LIKELY to result from the pharmacological actions of adrenal cortex hormones?
Increased renal excretion of calcium and hydrogen ions
Elevation of plasminogen-activator inhibitor-1 levels
Fat redistribution
Increased reabsorption of sodium and potassium from the distal tubule of the nephron
Antagonism of insulin
Triamcinolone can be administered via AOTF routes EXCEPT
Intramuscular
Oral inhalation
Intra-arterial
Nasal inhalation
Intralesional
OBA. Metyrapone is an inhibitor of steroid synthesis in the adrenal cortex, which it inhibits *
CYP3A4
5--deiodinase
11 beta-hydroxylase
CYP11A1
CYP1A1
OBA. Prednisone and prednisolone were found to be _____ more potent than cortisone and hydrocortisone.
20-fold
10-fold
8 or 9-fold
3 or 4-fold
