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Drugs of the Endocrine System: Anterior Pituitary Gland

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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?

Estriol

Estradiol (correct)

Progesterone

Estrone

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?

Amenorrhea Signup and view all the answers

What is the collective term for natural and synthetic progesterones?

Progestins Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of menotropins in men?

To stimulate the production of sperm Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a use of FSH and LH in women?

Treating hypothyroidism Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary indication for vasopressin and its derivatives?

Treating diabetes insipidus Signup and view all the answers

Why is levothyroxine the drug of choice for hypothyroidism?

It has a more uniform potency than other thyroid hormone replacement drugs Signup and view all the answers

What is the mechanism of action of ergonovine?

All of the above Signup and view all the answers

What is the clinical effect of oxytocin when administered intravenously?

It starts or improves labor contractions Signup and view all the answers