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