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What is the term used to describe testosterone and its derivatives?
What is the term used to describe testosterone and its derivatives?
- Hormones
- Estrogens
- Progestins
- Androgens (correct)
What is the most potent of the three endogenous estrogens?
What is the most potent of the three endogenous estrogens?
- Estriol
- Estradiol (correct)
- Progesterone
- Estrone
Which of the following is NOT an indication for the use of estrogens?
Which of the following is NOT an indication for the use of estrogens?
- Metastatic breast carcinoma in women (correct)
- Female hypogonadism
- Osteoporosis in women past menopause
- Relieve moderate to severe vasomotor symptoms of menopause
Which of the following is an indication for the use of progestins?
Which of the following is an indication for the use of progestins?
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What is the collective term for natural and synthetic progesterones?
What is the collective term for natural and synthetic progesterones?
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What is the primary function of menotropins in men?
What is the primary function of menotropins in men?
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Which of the following is NOT a use of FSH and LH in women?
Which of the following is NOT a use of FSH and LH in women?
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What is the primary indication for vasopressin and its derivatives?
What is the primary indication for vasopressin and its derivatives?
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Why is levothyroxine the drug of choice for hypothyroidism?
Why is levothyroxine the drug of choice for hypothyroidism?
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What is the mechanism of action of ergonovine?
What is the mechanism of action of ergonovine?
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What is the clinical effect of oxytocin when administered intravenously?
What is the clinical effect of oxytocin when administered intravenously?
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