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Endocrine Pharmacology Quiz Questions
Question 1 of 5
Ergometrine stops post partum haemorrhage by
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Ergometrine increases uterine tone, clamping down bleeding vessels.
Question 2 of 5
Which class of drug closely relates to: 'Agranulocytosis and other blood dyscrasias, cholestatic jaundice, nausea and vomiting, hypoglycemia and photosensitivity'?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Sulfonylureas cause these side effects, including hypoglycemia.
Question 3 of 5
Anabolic steroids are contraindicated in
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Anabolic steroids worsen prostatic carcinoma due to androgen stimulation.
Question 4 of 5
The drug of choice for hypoparathyroidism is
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Vitamin D is the mainstay treatment for hypoparathyroidism to enhance calcium absorption.
Question 5 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.