Pharmacotherapy: Steroids and Sex Hormones
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What is a distinct feature of the 2-Dienogest progestin?

  • Has a C17 ethynyl group
  • Has a cyanomethyl group (correct)
  • Has a C21 hydroxyl group
  • Lacks the angular C19 methyl group
  • What is the effect of administrating 3-Elcometrine via subcutaneous (SC) versus oral route?

  • It is 100 times less potent when administered SC
  • It has the same potency when administered via both routes
  • It is 100 times more potent when administered SC (correct)
  • It is not absorbed when administered orally
  • Which progestin is similar to megestrol acetate but has better selectivity to the progesterone receptor?

  • 2-Dienogest
  • 4-Nomogestrol (correct)
  • 5-Trimegestrone
  • 3-Elcometrine
  • What is the function of anti-progestin?

    <p>It competes with progesterone for its receptors and prevents binding</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a characteristic of Mifepristone (Mifeprex)?

    <p>It has both antiprogestin and antiglucocorticoid activity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary difference between Mifepristone and Onapristone?

    <p>Onapristone has less antiglucocorticoid activity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which progestin has a C21 hydroxyl group?

    <p>5-Trimegestrone</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the advantage of 4-Nomogestrol over megestrol acetate?

    <p>It has better selectivity to the progesterone receptor</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a possible therapeutic use of Mifepristone and Onapristone?

    <p>Breast cancer therapy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the structural difference between 2-Dienogest and norethindrone?

    <p>2-Dienogest has a cyanomethyl group</p> Signup and view all the answers

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