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Which medication is contraindicated for use in gestational diabetes?
Glucotrol
What should a patient with type 1 diabetes taking a beta blocker be aware of?
Impaired glycogenolysis response to low blood glucose
What is a potential risk associated with Canagliflozin use in diabetes?
Urinary tract infections (UTIs)
How often should TSH be reassessed after adjusting Levothyroxine dosage?
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Which medication is known to induce thyroid dysfunction?
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For a 30-year-old with elevated TSH and low Free T4 weighing 100 lbs, what dosage of Levothyroxine would be appropriate to initiate?
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What is a common reason why women stop progestin-only pills?
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Which side effect is NOT associated with the use of Sildenafil for ED?
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What is the main mechanism of action of alpha-adrenergic agents?
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What should be monitored when a patient is on a Thiazolidinedione (TZD)?
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Which statement regarding Levothyroxine dosing in the elderly is correct?
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What is the primary route of excretion for Methimazole?
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Which medication should be used with caution in a person with a Sulfa allergy?
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When prescribing insulin to a type 1 diabetic undergoing wisdom teeth removal, what is the recommended management strategy?
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What should John, a type 1 diabetic on insulin glargine at HS and insulin lispro ac each meal, do when having his wisdom teeth removed?
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What is the ratio of levothyroxine to liothyronine in Armour thyroid?
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What is the effect of Radioactive Iodine on the thyroid?
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What are some therapeutic uses of Methimazole and Propylthiouracil?
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What are some adverse effects associated with estrogen use?
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What is a common noncontraceptive use of estrogens?
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Which enzyme is a major substrate of Estrogens?
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What are the routes of administration for Estrogen?
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What is the optimal time duration for taking SSRIs to alleviate vasomotor symptoms?
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'Selective estrogen receptor modulators' (SERMs) activate estrogen receptors in ______ tissues and block them in ______ tissues.
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'Raloxifene, alendronate, calcitonin' are often used for which aspect of health?
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What are the 3 estrogens commonly found in Oral Contraceptive Pills (OCPs)?
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What is a drawback of Progestin-only contraceptives?
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What is the unique property of Beyaz and Safyral among combination oral contraceptives?
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How is Nuvaring typically used as a contraceptive?
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What are the side effects of anabolic steroids?
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What is a rare side effect of Phosphodiesterase type 5 (PDE-5) inhibitors (afils)?
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What should women (and men) do to practice primary prevention of bone loss?
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Which component is included in combination oral contraceptives to reduce the risk of fetal neural tube defects?
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What is the most widely used emergency contraceptive pill?
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What are the therapeutic uses of testosterone?
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What are the side effects associated with testosterone use?
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Why were Selective Estrogen Receptor Modulators (SERMs) developed?
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What is the main purpose of Duavee?
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What is the purpose of progestins in Hormone Therapy regimens?
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Which progestin is approved for preventing preterm birth in women with a singleton pregnancy and a history of preterm delivery?
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What is the notable exception regarding systemic effects among topical estrogen formulations for vulvar and vaginal atrophy?
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Which medications were shown to reduce the frequency and severity of hot flashes in menopausal women?
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Which Hormone Therapy regimen is used for managing symptoms caused by loss of estrogen in menopause?
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What is the primary function of estrogen in Hormone Therapy regimens?
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Women at high risk should consider using alternate therapy instead of Hormone Therapy for...
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Which medication was approved in 2013 specifically for the treatment of vasomotor symptoms in menopause?
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What is the main concern regarding long-term Hormone Therapy?
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What should be carefully considered when prescribing products solely to prevent postmenopausal osteoporosis?
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Which drug activates estrogen and is used for breast cancer treatment by inhibiting cell growth in the breast?
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Which drug does not activate estrogen and protects against breast cancer and osteoporosis?
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What is the primary noncontraceptive use of progestins?
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What is the principal endogenous progestational hormone?
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Which drug combines estrogen with an estrogen agonist/antagonist and is used for the treatment of vasomotor symptoms and osteoporosis in postmenopausal women?
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What is the first drug to combine estrogen with an estrogen agonist/antagonist?
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What are the risks associated with tamoxifen use?
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What effect does raloxifene have on the risk of uterine cancer?
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What is the role of progestins in women experiencing amenorrhea?
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