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Which drug is recommended in most guidelines for adults with primary hypothyroidism?
What is the recommended timing for taking levothyroxine?
Which drug is to be avoided in the 1st trimester of pregnancy?
Which drug is used for certain thyroid cancers?
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What is the Black Box Warning for levothyroxine?
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Which drug is more common than propylthiouracil?
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Which substances can affect levothyroxine absorption?
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What are the rare, serious adverse effects of thionamides used for hyperthyroidism treatment?
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Which drugs are considered antiresorptive therapies for osteoporosis?
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What is the mechanism of action of radioactive iodine in treating hyperthyroidism?
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What are the reasons for dose increase of levothyroxine?
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What are the anabolic therapies for osteoporosis?
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What is the duration of use for Depo-Provera (DMPA) and Depo-SubQ?
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When must progesterone be administered with estrogen in menopausal hormone therapy?
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What are contraindications for oral and transdermal hormone therapy in menopause?
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What hormone therapy is scheduled/controlled?
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What are potential adverse effects of testosterone?
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What baseline data should be collected for androgens?
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What monitoring is recommended for androgens after 1 year?
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Who are contraindicated for androgen therapy?
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Is levothyroxine the recommended thyroid therapy for adults with primary hypothyroidism?
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Is it acceptable to change between generic and name brand levothyroxine without consideration?
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Is the starting dose of levothyroxine the same for young, healthy patients and older patients with cardiovascular disease?
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Is liothyronine (Triostat) more common than propylthiouracil for treating hyperthyroidism?
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Is Radioactive iodine (Iodine-131) generally well tolerated for treating certain thyroid cancers?
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Is methimazole (Northyx) recommended for the 1st trimester of pregnancy?
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Levothyroxine dosing should be started high and titrated down with small dose decreases
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Radioactive iodine treats hyperthyroidism by stimulating thyroid cell growth
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Alendronate, risedronate, and zoledronic acid are anabolic therapies for osteoporosis
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Supplementation for osteoporosis treatment includes vitamin K
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Oral progestin-only contraceptives have no potential adverse effects
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DMPA administration requires no special considerations
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Depo-Provera and Depo-SubQ are examples of LARCs.
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The duration of use for Depo-Provera (DMPA) is greater than 2 years if other methods are inappropriate.
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Progesterone must be administered with estrogen in menopausal hormone therapy for women with uterus to prevent endometrial hyperplasia and cancer.
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Personal or family history of breast cancer and/or cardiovascular disease are contraindications for oral and transdermal hormone therapy in menopause.
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All formulations of testosterone are Schedule III Controlled Substances.
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Testosterone can increase HDL levels.
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The baseline data for androgens includes complete blood count (CBC), lipids, liver function, and prostate specific antigen (PSA).
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Androgens are contraindicated for pregnant women, men with prostate cancer or breast cancer, and those using it for enhancing athletic performance.
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Study Notes
Endocrine Drugs and Contraception Therapy Study Guide
- Levothyroxine dosing influenced by narrow therapeutic index, starting low and titrating with small dose increases
- Reasons for dose increase of levothyroxine: pregnancy, weight gain, estrogen therapy
- Substances affecting levothyroxine absorption: bile acid sequestrants, calcium carbonate, GI meds
- Drugs treating hyperthyroidism symptoms: atenolol; treating condition: thionamides, radioactive iodine, surgery
- Thionamides used for hyperthyroidism treatment
- Rare, serious adverse effects of thionamides: agranulocytosis, hepatotoxicity, vasculitis
- Radioactive iodine treats hyperthyroidism by damaging or destroying thyroid cells
- Antiresorptive therapies for osteoporosis: alendronate, risedronate, zoledronic acid, denosumab
- Anabolic therapies for osteoporosis: teriparatide, abaloparatide, romosozumab
- Supplementation for osteoporosis treatment: calcium, vitamin D
- Adverse effects and contraindications for oral and transdermal estrogens and progestins
- Considerations for oral progestin-only contraceptives and DMPA administration, potential adverse effects
Endocrine Drugs and Contraception Therapy Study Guide
- Levothyroxine dosing influenced by narrow therapeutic index, starting low and titrating with small dose increases
- Reasons for dose increase of levothyroxine: pregnancy, weight gain, estrogen therapy
- Substances affecting levothyroxine absorption: bile acid sequestrants, calcium carbonate, GI meds
- Drugs treating hyperthyroidism symptoms: atenolol; treating condition: thionamides, radioactive iodine, surgery
- Thionamides used for hyperthyroidism treatment
- Rare, serious adverse effects of thionamides: agranulocytosis, hepatotoxicity, vasculitis
- Radioactive iodine treats hyperthyroidism by damaging or destroying thyroid cells
- Antiresorptive therapies for osteoporosis: alendronate, risedronate, zoledronic acid, denosumab
- Anabolic therapies for osteoporosis: teriparatide, abaloparatide, romosozumab
- Supplementation for osteoporosis treatment: calcium, vitamin D
- Adverse effects and contraindications for oral and transdermal estrogens and progestins
- Considerations for oral progestin-only contraceptives and DMPA administration, potential adverse effects
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Test your knowledge of endocrine drugs and contraception therapy with this study guide. Learn about dosing, adverse effects, and treatment options for conditions such as hyperthyroidism and osteoporosis, as well as considerations for contraception and hormone therapy.
