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Pharmacology Quiz: Yasmin Oral Contraceptives

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What is the primary use of Yasmin, an oral contraceptive containing ethinyl estradiol and drospirenone?

Reduction of ovarian cysts

Relief of pelvic inflammatory disease

Treatment of uterine cancer

Prevention of pregnancy (correct)

What is a potential side effect of Yasmin due to the presence of drospirenone?

Hypercalcemia

Hypertension

Hyperkalemia (correct)

Thromboembolism

What is a recommended step before starting Yasmin therapy?

Use an additional method of contraception during the first cycle

Confirm negative pregnancy status (correct)

Take the medication at bedtime

Take a higher dose of the medication

What is a benefit of using Yasmin in terms of cancer risk?

Decreased risk of ovarian cancer Signup and view all the answers

What is the typical instruction for taking missed pills?

Take one missed pill with the next pill, and two pills for 2 consecutive days after 2 missed days Signup and view all the answers

What is the typical duration of taking the drug-containing pill in a Yasmin dosing schedule?

21 days Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary use of estrogen hormone replacement therapy?

Relief of severe menopausal symptoms and vulvar and vaginal atrophy Signup and view all the answers

What is the mechanism of action of estrogen hormone replacement therapy?

An estrogen that increases synthesis of DNA, RNA, and various proteins in target tissues Signup and view all the answers

What is a common side effect of estrogen hormone replacement therapy?

Nausea Signup and view all the answers

How should transdermal estradiol patches be applied?

Apply to clean, dry, intact skin on the abdomen or trunk Signup and view all the answers

What is the use of finasteride?

Treatment of benign prostatic hypertrophy and male pattern hair loss Signup and view all the answers

What is the mechanism of action of finasteride?

Blocks the metabolism of testosterone Signup and view all the answers

What is a side effect of finasteride?

Reduced libido and ejaculate volume Signup and view all the answers

What is the administration instruction for tamsulosin?

Take orally, once a day, 30 min after the same meal Signup and view all the answers

What is a side effect of tamsulosin?

Reduced ejaculate volume, ejaculation failure, retrograde ejaculation Signup and view all the answers