Endocrine Pharmacology Pharmacology practice questions
This section of the Saturn Medic Pharmacology question bank covers 5 topics under Endocrine Pharmacology: Corticosteroids (30 questions); Drugs Affecting Bone & Calcium (30 questions); Insulin & Diabetes Drugs (30 questions); Sex Hormones & Contraceptives (30 questions); and Thyroid Drugs (30 questions).
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Endocrine Pharmacology Pharmacology MCQs: mixed practice questions
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Which effect of glucocorticoids can impair wound healing?
From: CorticosteroidsCorrect answer: D. Glucocorticoids suppress inflammatory and immune responses and can impair wound healing.Which bisphosphonate is particularly associated with esophageal irritation and erosion?
From: Drugs Affecting Bone & CalciumCorrect answer: E. Etidronate is associated with esophageal irritation and erosion; patients are advised to take it on an empty stomach with water and remain upright.Which drug can improve glycemic control in type II diabetes while also lowering serum androgens in polycystic ovary syndrome?
From: Insulin & Diabetes DrugsCorrect answer: E. Metformin can be used in polycystic ovary syndrome because it lowers serum androgens and can restore normal menstrual cycles and ovulation.Which estrogen is used as a component of combination oral contraceptives?
From: Sex Hormones & ContraceptivesCorrect answer: A. Combination oral contraceptives contain an estrogen component such as ethinyl estradiol or mestranol plus a progestin.Which treatment is contraindicated during pregnancy because of radiation to the fetal thyroid?
From: Thyroid DrugsCorrect answer: C. Radioactive iodine is contraindicated during pregnancy because it can damage the fetal thyroid.