11 Questions
What is the term used to describe testosterone and its derivatives?
Androgens
What is the most potent of the three endogenous estrogens?
Estradiol
Which of the following is NOT an indication for the use of estrogens?
Metastatic breast carcinoma in women
Which of the following is an indication for the use of progestins?
Amenorrhea
What is the collective term for natural and synthetic progesterones?
Progestins
What is the primary function of menotropins in men?
To stimulate the production of sperm
Which of the following is NOT a use of FSH and LH in women?
Treating hypothyroidism
What is the primary indication for vasopressin and its derivatives?
Treating diabetes insipidus
Why is levothyroxine the drug of choice for hypothyroidism?
It has a more uniform potency than other thyroid hormone replacement drugs
What is the mechanism of action of ergonovine?
All of the above
What is the clinical effect of oxytocin when administered intravenously?
It starts or improves labor contractions
Test your knowledge on the drugs of the endocrine system, specifically the anterior pituitary gland, and its functions such as inducing ovulation, stimulating sperm production, and treating polycystic ovarian disease.
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