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WorksheetsYero exam 4
Total questions: 71
Worksheet time: 44mins
painful menstruation, typically involving cramps. Can be primary or secondary.
Menorrhagia
Amenorrhea
Dysmenorrhea
Oligomenorrhea
absence of menstrual bleeding
menorrhagia
dysmenorrhea
amenorrhea
oligomenorrhea
menstrual cycle interval>35 days
menorrhagia
dysmenorrhea
amenorrhea
oligomenorrhea
regular menstrual bleeding with blood loss>80ml per cycle OR prolonged menstrual bleeding>7 days
dysmenorrhea
Menorrhagia
Oligomenorrhea
amenorrhea
Dysmenorrhea not due to any pelvic disease, typically begins during adolescence with ovulatory cycles, pain can be severe enough to limit daily activities, most common among menstruating girls and women
primary
secondary
Cascade of prostaglandins and leukotrienes helps to relieve pain
False
True
Dysmenorrhea that is more common in adulthood when no history of dysmenorrhea in younger years is present. Results from pelvic organ pathology(fibroids, endometriosis, adenoyosis, use of contraceptive or IU devices.
primary
secondary
Which of the following apply to secondary dysmenorrhea?
Most intense at beginning of onset, may last up to 72 hours
Occurs 6-12 months after menarche
Includes crampy, spasmodic abdominal pain hours before onset of menstruation
Includes backache, thigh pain, N/V, HA, fatigue
Most intense at the end of menstruation, may last up to 24 hours
Which of the following are considered for nonpharm treatment of dysmenorrhea?
Relaxation and biofeedback training
Continuous, low-level, topical heat
Electrical nerve stimulation
Cold compress and cool bath
As far as Pharmacologic treatment, NSAIDs are considered first line treatment
True
False
Which are true regarding hormonal contraceptives as treatment for dysmenorrhea?
Progestin only products can be used
They work by inhibiting ovulation and decreasing thickness of endometrium
Hormonal contraceptives are not considered a safe treatment option for dysmenorrhea
Only Estrogen-only products should be used
Amenorrhea in which no menstrual bleeding has occured by the age of 16 in normal growth
Primary
Secondary
Amenorrhea that is classified as the absence of periods for at least 3 previous cycles or 6 months in those that have previously menstruated
Primary
Secondary
Which of the following are true regarding Oligomenorrhea
Commonly caused by anovulation
Clinical eval is similar to that of amenorrhea
Commonly caused by Dysmenorrhea
Clinical eval is similar to that of Dysamenorrhea
The following can be used as treatment for Amenorrhea and Oligomenorrhea
Bromocriptine
Cabergoline
Bisoprolol
Cholestyramine
Menorrhagia is the abnormally heavy regular menstruation over several consecutive cycles or prolonged(>7 days) menstrual bleeding
True
False
Which of the following are considered for treatment of menorrhagia?
Danazol and Antifibrinolytics
NSAIDs
Combined Oral Contraceptives
Levonorgestrel-releasing intrauterine system
Gonadotropin-releasing hormone agonists(nafarelin, histrelin)
In Menorrhagia, Hysterectomy is considered for
Women who have pelvic pathology
Women with dysfunctional uterine bleeding
Surgical tx of menorrhagia
Is considered as a dangerous alternative and should only be used when no other option is left
How does Endometriosis present?
Painful intercourse( dyspareunia)
Difficult or painful defecation(dyschezia)
Dysmenorrhea and pelvic pain
Loss of menstrual cycles
Of the following, which are considered Pharmacologic tx for endometriosis?
Combined Oral Contraceptives
GnRH
Progestin-only therapy
Danazol
NSAIDs
NSAIDs are not considered very effective for dysmenorrhea
True
False
Danazol is the first approved tx for
Oligomenorrhea
Endometriosis
Dysmenorrhea
Amenorrhea
Which of the following are nonpharm tx's for Infertility?a
Smoking cessation
Limiting caffeine intake
limiting marijuana use
stress control
weight management
Which are true regarding Clomiphene as tx for infertility?
Usually given for 3 days(days 5-7) during cycle
Should be used for no more than 3 ovulatory cycles
Stimulates release of gonadotropins by downregulating estrogen receptors in hypothalamus
Enhances normal follicular maturation process and ovulation
Letrozole and anastrazole are FDA approved treatments for inducing ovulation
True
False
If a patient has a peanut allergy, what medication is cautioned against use?
Estrogen
Progesterone
Clomiphene
Letrozole
Metformin is used in pts with PCOS who need help with insulin resistance. It is also considered first line for ovulation induction and is more efficacious than clomiphene
true
false
Which of the following are used to treat hyperprolactinemia
NSAIDs
Bromocriptine
Cabergoline
Letrozole
Anticholinergic agents, dopamine antagonists, estrogens/antiandrogens, antidepressants, CNS depressants, antihypertensives, and misc drugs such as finasteride/dutasteride, lithium, gemfibrozil, and opiates can all cause
Amenorrhea
BPH
Erectile Dysfunction
Oligomenorrhea
Risk factors for ED include
HTN
CAD
Dyslipidemia
DM
Smoking/chronic alcohol abuse
Of the following, which can be used as treatment therapy for ED?
Letrozole
PDE-5 inhibitors
Testosterone replacement
Alprostadil
Which of the following are PDE-5 inhibitors?
Sildenafil
Vardenafil
Tadalafil
Avanafil
What is the brand name of Sildenafil?
Stendra
Viagra
Cialis
Staxyn
What is the brand name(s) of Vardenafil?
Levitra
Cialis
Staxyn
Viagra
What is the brand name of Tadalafil?
Levitra
Stendra
Cialis
Staxyn
What is the brand name of Avanafil?
Viagra
Staxyn
Stendra
Cialis
Which of the following are true regarding Viagra?
Can have visual effects that include blue-green color
Can not be taken with Nitrates
Should be taken 5-10 minutes prior to intercourse
Can be taken with Nitrates
Which of the following are true regarding Vardenafil?
Is taken 1 hour prior to intercourse
Can not be taken with Nitrates
Produces a blue-green color visual effect
Produces a red-orange color visual effect
Which of the following apply to Tadalafil?
2.5-5mg tabs can be dosed daily
10-20mg can be taken 30 mins before intercourse
Has no visual effects
Produces blue-green color visual effect
Avanafil should be taken 1 hour prior to intercourse
True
False
Priapism is considered a medical emergency that requires immediate medical attention. It is defined as a sustained painful erection of longer than 1-2 hours in absence of sexual stimulation.
True
False
Which PDE-5 inhibitors have the fasted onset of action?
Avanafil
Tadalafil
Vardenafil
Sildenafil
When it comes to testosterone replacement, topical is the preferred treatment
False
True
Which are true regarding testosterone replacement?
Testosterone enenthate and cypionate are administered IM every 2-4 weeks
Testosterone undecanoate is the long-acting depot formulation dosed every 10 weeks
Can cause mood swings
All formulations of testosterone are dosed weekly
For testosterone injections, Intracavernosal are preferred over intraurethral
True
False
If a pt presents with weak urine stream, a full bladder feeling, urinary retention, "dribbles", and the need to press on bladder to force out the urine, They likely have
Obstructive LUTS(Lower urinary trac5 symptoms)
Erectile Dysfunciton
Irritative voiding LUTS(Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms)
If a pt presents with supersensitivity to small volumes of urine, Bladder muscle hypertrophy, urinary frequency/urgency, bedwetting, and nocturia q12h, they likely have which type of Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms
Obstructive
Irritative Voiding
Which of the following medications should be avoided in BPH?
Testosterone Replacement as it can increase prostate growth
a-adrenergic agonists cause urethral constriction
anticholinergics cause acute urinary retention
Diuretics cause polyuria
Beta blockers cause arrythmia
What are behavioral modifications that can be used to help tx BPH?
Restrict fluids before bedtime
avoid caffeine and alcohol
empty bladder frequently while awake
avoid exacerbating medications
set aside timed bathroom breaks
Pharmacologic agents that relax the prostatic smooth muscle and thus are used in treatment of BPH include
a1-adrenergic antagonists
tadalafil
Sildenafil
B1-antagonists
5-alpha reductase inhibitors are pharmacologic agents that interfere with testosterone's stimulatory effect on the prostate gland enlargement and thus are useful in treating BPH
True
False
Which of the following agents are effective in treatment of BPH because they relax the bladder detrusor muscle
Antimuscarinic agents
Mirabegron
Dutasteride
Finasteride
5a-reductase inhibitors are considered the preferred treatment for BPH symptoms
True
False
In cases of BPH where the prostate is >40 grams, what is the preferred medication to treat symptoms?
a1-adrenergic antagonists
5-a reductase inhibitors
Mirabegron
Finasteride
In what situation should combination therapy be considered for BPH?
Prostate >40 grams
PSA>1.4ng/mL
PSA>40 ng/mL
Prostate >1.4 grams
Which is considered a 2nd generation(a1) nonselective a1-adrenergic antagonist?
Terazosin
Silodosin
Tamsulosin
Which are considered 3rd generation uroselective a1-adrenergic antagonist?
Silodosin
Tamsulosin
Doxazosin
Alfuzosin
A1-adrenergic antagonists do not reduce or affect size of the prostate or PSA levels, and it does not prevent progression of the disease. It simply relaxes smooth muscle in prostate and bladder neck to increase urinary flow rate
True
False
What is a precaution with a1-adrenergic antagonists, particularly tamsulosin
Irregular heartbeat
Intraoperative floppy iris syndrome
Erectile Dysfunction
Blue-green color
Of the 2nd generation a1-adrenergic antagonists, which one(s) have no renal or hepatic precautions, but have proven interactions with antihypertensives?
Terazosin
Alfuzosin
Doxazosin
Which are true regarding 5a-reductase inhibitors?
considered for moderate to severe bPH
used in cases where prostate gland >40 grams
works by slowing disease progression and decreasing surgical need
Has a relatively quick onset of action of 3-4 weeks
Which of the following are true regarding 5a-reductase inhibitors?
Reduce PSA levels by 50%
Are a Pregnancy category X
Should not be handled by those who are childbearing or potentially childbearing
Reduces PSA levels by 10-15%
PDE-5 inhibitors are reserved for
BPH
Erectile dysfunction
pts with both conditions
Neither condition
PDE-5 inhibitors are safe when used in combination with a-adrenergic antagonists
False
True
PDE-5 inhibitors, when used in combination with 5a-reductase inhibitors, may be associated with
less risk of blue-green vision
more risk of blue-green vision
less sexual dysfunction
more sexual dysfunction
Which are true regarding beta3-adrenergic agonist Mirabegron(Myrbetriq)?
CV AE is HTN and shouldn't be used in severely uncontrolled HTN
Relaxes the detrusor muscle during the storage phase to reduce irritative voiding symptoms
Helps to increase intervals between voidings
Works by contracting the detrusor muscle so that the bladder is able to empty completely
Ideal candidates of 5a-reductase inhibitors and A1-adrenergic antagonists combination therapy must have
Severe symptoms
Prostate 40+ grams
PSA 1.4+mg/dL
Asymptomatic
Which combos are the preferred combination therapy for BPH?
Finasteride + Doxazosin
Dutasteride + Tamsulosin
Dutasteride + Doxazosin
Finasteride + Tamsulosin
Saw palmetto berry, stinging nettle, south african star grass, pumpkin seed, and african plum are considered alternative medicines for treatment of BPH. Which one is most commonly used?
Star grass
Saw palmetto
Stinging nettle
pumpkin seet
What are important counseling points?
a1-adrenergic antagonists should not be handled by pregnant patients
5a-reductase inhibitors may cause Priapism
A1-adrenergic antagonists--symptom relief begins after 1-2 weeks
5a-reductase inhibitors may take up to 3-6 months to see benefit
If a drug decreases PSA and shrinks the prostate, it could mask prostate cancer. Which of the following drugs have these effects?
Tamsulosin
Silodosin
Alfuzosin
Finasteride
Doxazosin
