Health Notes for Women Only
Self-Study Examination
Instructions: After studying the text answer the following true/false or multiple choice questions. Remember, there's only one answer to each question.
a) True b) False
a) An initial dose of naproxen 440mg con be taken for symptom relief. b) The dose and type of NSAID can be varied every 3-6 months as needed. c) NSAIDs should only be taken on an as needed basis. d) If NSAIDs do not provide relief, the patient should see the physician about prescription therapy (e.g. birth control pills).
a) Onset of symptoms at 32 years of age. b) Symptoms are especially bad on the first day of menses. c) Maximum does of ketoprofen did not relieve symptoms. d) None of the above indicate primary dysmenorrhea. e) A and C
a) Fluoxetine b) Sertraline c) Paroxetine d) Fluvoxamine e) All of the above
a) Tricyclic antidepressants b) SSRIs c) MAO inhibitors d) Buproprion
a) Four days post-conception b) One week post-conception c) Two weeks post-conception d) Three weeks post-conception
a) Dose of the drug b) Schedule / regimen c) Duration of therapy d) Age of the infant e) All of the above
a) Patient is pregnant b) Patient is diabetic c) Patient has had three previous yeast infections d) Patient had a yeast infection last month e) All of the above are reasons to refer
a) Concurrent use of an antifungal agent and contraception foam can decrease the effectiveness of both agents. b) It is OK to use a sanitary napkin during menses while using a vaginal antifungal product. c) The use of a condom and a diaphragm should be avoided for 72 hours after itra conazole therapy d) Tioconozole is the best choice for someone who has had a vaginal yeast infection within the last six months. e) Both C and D are incorrect.
a) Burning with urination b) Urinary frequency c) Absence of offensive odor from discharge d) Itching
a) alendronate b) hormone replacement therapy c) calcitonin d) ftuoride e) etidronate
a) 1 million dollars per year b) 1 billion dollars annually c) 5 billion dollars annually d) 10 billion dollars annually e) none of the above
a) smoking b) diabetes c) hypertension d) increased estrogen levels e) elevated cholesterol
a) Nitrates are not as effective in reducing the frequency or intensity of anginal symptoms in women as they are in men with chronic stable angina. b) The long term outcome after percutaneous transluminal coronary angioplasty is better for women than for men. c) Women are more likely to be referred to cardiac rehabilitation programs than men. d) A recent study demonstrated an increase in 10 year survival from 60% to 70% in women with coronary artery disease on hormone replacement therapy compared to women with coronary artery disease who were not on hormone replacement therapy. e) The incidence of coronary artery disease in women increases dramatically after menopause.
a) current thromboembolic disorders b) a history of hormone sensitive tumors c) a desire to become pregnant d) all of the above
a) protection from ovarian and endometrial cancer b) decreased risk of rheumatoid arthritis c) reduced risk of ectoppic pregnancy d) improved cycle control e) all of the above
a) 35 b) 50 c) 40 d) 60 e) 30
a) Post-menopausal, hormone receptor positive, and node-positive b) Pre-menopausal, hormone receptor negative, and node-negative c) Post-menoaausd, hormone receptor positive, and node-negative d) Elderly and hormone receptor positive e) Pre-menopausd, low risk, and node-negalive
a) Size of tumor b) Location of tumor c) Number of malignant nodes d) Hormone receptor status e) Type of tumor
a) 5-10% b) 30-40% c) 50-60% d) 60-70% e) 80-90%
a) Cisplatin + carboplatin b) Cisplatin + paditaxel c) Cisplatine + cyclophosphamide d) Carboplatin + cyclophosphamide e) Topotecan
a) Neurotoxidty b) Nephrotoxicity c) Cardiotoxidty d) Ololoxicity e) Nausea and vomiting
a) Gemcitabine b) Docetaxel c) Topotecan d) Uposomal Doxurubicin