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Endocrine Pharmacology Quizlet Questions
Question 1 of 5
Which of the following actions most likely mediated the therapeutic efficacy of calcitriol in a patient with diffuse demineralization of bone?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The correct answer is D because calcitriol, the active form of vitamin D, increases intestinal calcium absorption by enhancing the expression of calcium-binding proteins and transporters. This helps in the treatment of diffuse demineralization of bone by ensuring an adequate supply of calcium for bone mineralization. Stimulation of liver hydroxylation of cholecalciferol (choice A) and renal α hydroxylase (choice B) are not directly related to the therapeutic efficacy of calcitriol. Decreased intestinal phosphate absorption (choice C) would not address the demineralization of bone because phosphate is not the primary mineral component of bone.
Question 2 of 5
A 27-year-old woman with amenorrhea, infertility, and galactorrhea was treated with a drug that successful restored ovulation and menstruation. Before being given the drug, the woman was carefully questioned about previous mental health problems, which she did not have. She was advised to take the drug orally. The drug used to treat this patient was probably.
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 3 of 5
Which of the following drugs is least likely to be used as part of a controlled ovarian hyperstimulation protocol?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 4 of 5
When initiating thyroxine therapy for an elderly patient with long-standing hypothyroidism, it is important to begin with small doses to avoid
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 5 of 5
Oral corticosteroid (e.g. prednisolone) therapy is indicated in all the following EXCEPT:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.