NR 508 Week 2 Quiz

Which of the following holds true for the pharmacokinetics of women?

Gastric emptying is faster than that of men. Organ blood flow is the same as that of men.
Evidence is strong concerning renal differences in elimination.

Medications that involve binding globulins are impacted by estrogen levels.

Women who are taking an oral contraceptive containing the progesterone drospirenone may require monitoring of

hemoglobin serum calcium. white blood count.

serum potassium.

If your patient presents with genital warts present on her labia. Patient-applied topical therapy for warts include

Podofilox 0.5% gel. Podophyllin 10% resin.
 

Trichloracetic acid.

Any of the topical therapies are appropriate for genital warts.

The mechanism of action of oral combined contraceptives that prevents pregnancy is estrogen prevents the luteinizing hormone surge necessary for ovulation.

progestins thicken cervical mucus and slow tubal motility. estrogen thins the endometrium making implantation difficult. progestin suppresses follicle stimulating hormone release.
 
Dysmenorrhea is one of the most common gynecological complaints in young women.
The first line of drug treatment for this disorder is oral contraceptive pills.
caffeine.

Correct Answer

NSAIDs.

aspirin.

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Men who are prescribed sildenafil (Viagra) need ongoing monitoring for

development of chest pain or dizziness. weight gain.
priapism. renal function.
 
Male patients require     before and during androgen therapy.

a digital prostate exam

a Doppler exam of testicular blood flow urine analysis for proteinuria
serial orthostatic blood pressures

Premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD) occurs in a fairly small number of patients.
Theories of the pathology behind PMDD that are supported in research include

altered sensitivity in the serontonic system. inhibition of the cyclooxygenase system. fluctuations of the gonadal hormones.
 

all of these are theories supported by research.

If a woman presents with recurrent vulvovaginal candidiasis she may be treated with weekly intravaginal butoconazole for 3 months.

Fluconazole 150 mg PO daily x 7 doses then monthly for 6 months. weekly fluconazole 150 mg PO x 6 months.

intravaginal tioconazole x 14 days.

A test of cure is recommended after treating chlamydia in which patient population? Men who have sex with men

Adolescent females