NR566 / NR 566 Final Exam: Advanced
Pharmacology for Care of the Family|
Practice Exam Questions and Answers
Latest Updated 2026/2027 (Already
Graded A+) – Chamberlain
Raloxifene (Evista) and bisphosphonates (alendronate, calcitonin) - CORRECTANSWER
alternatives for hormone replacement therapy
Selective Estrogen Receptor Modulators (SERMs) - CORRECTANSWER Tamoxifen, toremifene,
raloxifene -- provide estrogen benefits while avoiding its drawbacks
Dysfunctional uterine bleeding - CORRECTANSWER 10-14 day course of progestin
Amenorrhea treatment - CORRECTANSWER progestin helps induce menstrual flow
Amenorrhea estrogen levels are low - CORRECTANSWER give progestin for 5-10 days
Long term progestin therapy - CORRECTANSWER protection against endometrial cancer
, Estradiol - CORRECTANSWER most active estrogenic compound. oral estrogen option
Advantages of estrogen transdermal patch - CORRECTANSWER lower total estrogen dose. less
n/v. less fluctuation of estrogen blood levels. lower r/f DVT, PE and stroke
Femring - CORRECTANSWER intravaginal ring controls hot flashes and night sweats. Treats vulval
and vaginal atrophy
No gap method of changing from one OC to another - CORRECTANSWER go straight from one
type of OC to the other without taking a gap.
initiating OC treatment - CORRECTANSWER 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 - CORRECTANSWER delayed sexual maturation causing a
boy significant distress. Limited course of Fluoxymesterone and methyltestosterone are
approved.
androgen therapy long term - CORRECTANSWER if delayed puberty is the result of true
hypogonadism
role of androgens in anemia - CORRECTANSWER promote synthesis of erythropoietin the renal
hormone that stimulates production of RBCs
Alprostadil preferred administration - CORRECTANSWER direct injection into the corpus
cavernosum. Rapid response
Finasteride - CORRECTANSWER BPH tx 5a reductase inhibitor. Causes prostate to shrink.
benefits take months
Pharmacology for Care of the Family|
Practice Exam Questions and Answers
Latest Updated 2026/2027 (Already
Graded A+) – Chamberlain
Raloxifene (Evista) and bisphosphonates (alendronate, calcitonin) - CORRECTANSWER
alternatives for hormone replacement therapy
Selective Estrogen Receptor Modulators (SERMs) - CORRECTANSWER Tamoxifen, toremifene,
raloxifene -- provide estrogen benefits while avoiding its drawbacks
Dysfunctional uterine bleeding - CORRECTANSWER 10-14 day course of progestin
Amenorrhea treatment - CORRECTANSWER progestin helps induce menstrual flow
Amenorrhea estrogen levels are low - CORRECTANSWER give progestin for 5-10 days
Long term progestin therapy - CORRECTANSWER protection against endometrial cancer
, Estradiol - CORRECTANSWER most active estrogenic compound. oral estrogen option
Advantages of estrogen transdermal patch - CORRECTANSWER lower total estrogen dose. less
n/v. less fluctuation of estrogen blood levels. lower r/f DVT, PE and stroke
Femring - CORRECTANSWER intravaginal ring controls hot flashes and night sweats. Treats vulval
and vaginal atrophy
No gap method of changing from one OC to another - CORRECTANSWER go straight from one
type of OC to the other without taking a gap.
initiating OC treatment - CORRECTANSWER 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 - CORRECTANSWER delayed sexual maturation causing a
boy significant distress. Limited course of Fluoxymesterone and methyltestosterone are
approved.
androgen therapy long term - CORRECTANSWER if delayed puberty is the result of true
hypogonadism
role of androgens in anemia - CORRECTANSWER promote synthesis of erythropoietin the renal
hormone that stimulates production of RBCs
Alprostadil preferred administration - CORRECTANSWER direct injection into the corpus
cavernosum. Rapid response
Finasteride - CORRECTANSWER BPH tx 5a reductase inhibitor. Causes prostate to shrink.
benefits take months
