NR566/NR 566 FINAL EXAM QUESTIONS
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Raloxifene (Evista) and bisphosphonates (alendronate, calcitonin) - ANS alternatives for
hormone replacement therapy
Selective Estrogen Receptor Modulators (SERMs) - ANS Tamoxifen, toremifene, raloxifene --
provide estrogen benefits while avoiding its drawbacks
Dysfunctional uterine bleeding - ANS 10-14 day course of progestin
Amenorrhea treatment - ANS progestin helps induce menstrual flow
Amenorrhea estrogen levels are low - ANS give progestin for 5-10 days
Long term progestin therapy - ANS protection against endometrial cancer
Estradiol - ANS most active estrogenic compound. oral estrogen option
Advantages of estrogen transdermal patch - ANS lower total estrogen dose. less n/v. less
fluctuation of estrogen blood levels. lower r/f DVT, PE and stroke
Femring - ANS intravaginal ring controls hot flashes and night sweats. Treats vulval and
vaginal atrophy
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, No gap method of changing from one OC to another - ANS go straight from one type of OC to
the other without taking a gap.
initiating OC treatment - ANS first day of menstrual cycle (no backup BC needed) OR first
sunday after onset of menses (backup BC needed for 7 days)
Initiating androgen therapy short term - ANS delayed sexual maturation causing a boy
significant distress. Limited course of Fluoxymesterone and methyltestosterone are approved.
androgen therapy long term - ANS if delayed puberty is the result of true hypogonadism
role of androgens in anemia - ANS promote synthesis of erythropoietin the renal hormone
that stimulates production of RBCs
Alprostadil preferred administration - ANS direct injection into the corpus cavernosum. Rapid
response
Finasteride - ANS BPH tx 5a reductase inhibitor. Causes prostate to shrink. benefits take
months
Tamsulosin - ANS BPH tx alpha adrenergic antagonist. relaxes smooth muscle. benefits are
rapid
Adverse effects of silodosin and tamsulosin - ANS r/f floppy iris syndrome during cataract
surgery.
Chlamydia tx - ANS azithromycin 1g PO x single dose. doxycycline 100mg PO BID 7 days
Gonococcal urethritis tx - ANS ceftriaxone IM single dose 250mg-1g based on weight
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AND ANSWERS | 2026 UPDATE | 100%
CORRECT.
Raloxifene (Evista) and bisphosphonates (alendronate, calcitonin) - ANS alternatives for
hormone replacement therapy
Selective Estrogen Receptor Modulators (SERMs) - ANS Tamoxifen, toremifene, raloxifene --
provide estrogen benefits while avoiding its drawbacks
Dysfunctional uterine bleeding - ANS 10-14 day course of progestin
Amenorrhea treatment - ANS progestin helps induce menstrual flow
Amenorrhea estrogen levels are low - ANS give progestin for 5-10 days
Long term progestin therapy - ANS protection against endometrial cancer
Estradiol - ANS most active estrogenic compound. oral estrogen option
Advantages of estrogen transdermal patch - ANS lower total estrogen dose. less n/v. less
fluctuation of estrogen blood levels. lower r/f DVT, PE and stroke
Femring - ANS intravaginal ring controls hot flashes and night sweats. Treats vulval and
vaginal atrophy
@COPYRIGHT ALL RIGHTS RESERVED PAGE 1 OF 10
, No gap method of changing from one OC to another - ANS go straight from one type of OC to
the other without taking a gap.
initiating OC treatment - ANS first day of menstrual cycle (no backup BC needed) OR first
sunday after onset of menses (backup BC needed for 7 days)
Initiating androgen therapy short term - ANS delayed sexual maturation causing a boy
significant distress. Limited course of Fluoxymesterone and methyltestosterone are approved.
androgen therapy long term - ANS if delayed puberty is the result of true hypogonadism
role of androgens in anemia - ANS promote synthesis of erythropoietin the renal hormone
that stimulates production of RBCs
Alprostadil preferred administration - ANS direct injection into the corpus cavernosum. Rapid
response
Finasteride - ANS BPH tx 5a reductase inhibitor. Causes prostate to shrink. benefits take
months
Tamsulosin - ANS BPH tx alpha adrenergic antagonist. relaxes smooth muscle. benefits are
rapid
Adverse effects of silodosin and tamsulosin - ANS r/f floppy iris syndrome during cataract
surgery.
Chlamydia tx - ANS azithromycin 1g PO x single dose. doxycycline 100mg PO BID 7 days
Gonococcal urethritis tx - ANS ceftriaxone IM single dose 250mg-1g based on weight
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