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Endocrine Pharmacology Quiz Questions
Question 1 of 5
The preferred estrogen for hormone replacement therapy in menopausal women is
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Conjugated estrogens are commonly used in HRT for their efficacy and safety profile.
Question 2 of 5
Mifepristone possesses the following activities
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Mifepristone is a potent antiprogestin with weak antiglucocorticoid effects.
Question 3 of 5
Which hormone is secreted by pancreatic β cells to facilitate glucose and amino acid transport for normal cellular metabolic processes?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Insulin from β-cells facilitates glucose and amino acid uptake.
Question 4 of 5
The most common and important undesirable effect of injectable contraceptive depot medroxyprogesterone acetate is
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Depot medroxyprogesterone commonly disrupts menstrual cycles.
Question 5 of 5
Concurrent use of the following drug is likely to cause failure of oral contraception
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Rifampicin induces liver enzymes, reducing contraceptive efficacy.