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Endocrine Pharmacology Quiz Questions
Question 1 of 5
Anabolic steroids are contraindicated in
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Anabolic steroids worsen prostatic carcinoma due to androgen stimulation.
Question 2 of 5
The following may help alleviate symptoms associated with prostatic hyperplasia EXCEPT:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Tamsulosin and doxazosin (alpha-blockers) relax prostate smooth muscle, and finasteride (5α-reductase inhibitor) shrinks prostate size. Clonidine and cyproterone are not used for BPH.
Question 3 of 5
Adverse effects associated with the combined oral contraceptive include:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Combined oral contraceptives increase stroke risk in migraineurs and can cause Budd-Chiari syndrome (hepatic vein thrombosis). Other effects are less directly linked.
Question 4 of 5
The following may cause hypercalcaemia:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Alfacalcidol increases calcium absorption, and thiazides reduce urinary calcium excretion, causing hypercalcaemia. Cinacalcet, calcitonin, and bisphosphonates lower calcium.
Question 5 of 5
For patients who have been on long-term therapy with a glucocorticoid and who now wish to discontinue the drug, gradual tapering of the glucocorticoid is needed to allow recovery of
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Tapering prevents adrenal insufficiency by allowing the HPA axis to recover from suppression.