Problem 1
Raloxifene is indicated for the treatment of which disorder? (A) thromboembolism (B) osteoporosis (C) menopausal symptoms (D) endometriosis (E) contraception
Problem 2
A progestin is included in regimens for HRT to prevent which of the following adverse effects? (A) breast cancer (B) endometrial cancer (C) myocardial infarction (D) stroke (E) elevated cholesterol levels
Problem 3
A man is taking nilutamide for prostate cancer. Which adverse effect is most likely to occur in persons taking this drug? (A) breast tenderness (B) alopecia (C) glaucoma (D) deep vein thrombosis (E) hot flashes
Problem 4
A woman is taking norethindrone daily for contraception. Which adverse effect is associated with this agent? (A) venous thromboembolism (B) irregular menstrual cycles (C) hot flashes (D) breast enlargement (E) hypertension
Problem 5
Which hormone receptors are blocked by drospirenone? (A) aldosterone and androgen receptors (B) estrogen and progestin receptors (C) only progestin receptors (D) only gonadotropin receptors (E) only glucocorticoid receptors
