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What is the primary use of mifepristone (RU 486)?
What is the primary use of mifepristone (RU 486)?
- Treatment of endometriosis
- Controlled ovarian hyperstimulation
- Abortifacient in early pregnancy (correct)
- Suppression of gonadotropin secretion
Which drug is an irreversible aromatase inhibitor used in the treatment of breast cancer?
Which drug is an irreversible aromatase inhibitor used in the treatment of breast cancer?
- Danazol
- Anastrozole
- Exemestane (correct)
- Letrozole
What is the primary mechanism of action of danazol?
What is the primary mechanism of action of danazol?
- Antagonist of progesterone and glucocorticoids
- Suppresses gonadotropin secretion
- Inhibits CYP450 involved in gonadal steroid synthesis (correct)
- Irreversible aromatase inhibitor
Which drug class is used for controlled ovarian hyperstimulation?
Which drug class is used for controlled ovarian hyperstimulation?
Which of the following is true about testosterone?
Which of the following is true about testosterone?
What is the primary use of leuprolide?
What is the primary use of leuprolide?
What is the mechanism of action of androgens?
What is the mechanism of action of androgens?
Which of the following is NOT a clinical use of testosterone?
Which of the following is NOT a clinical use of testosterone?
What is a potential toxicity of excessive testosterone in males?
What is a potential toxicity of excessive testosterone in males?
Which of the following is a nonsteroidal competitive androgen receptor blocker?
Which of the following is a nonsteroidal competitive androgen receptor blocker?
What is the mechanism of action of $5\alpha$-reductase inhibitors like finasteride and dutasteride?
What is the mechanism of action of $5\alpha$-reductase inhibitors like finasteride and dutasteride?
Which of the following is used in the treatment of androgen-induced hirsutism in women?
Which of the following is used in the treatment of androgen-induced hirsutism in women?
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