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Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) A RatedExam | Questions with complete Solutions
What is the MOA of combination oral contraceptives in regards to treating PCOS?
Gives a source of progesterone, reducing the high frequency of GnRH &
provides estrogen to help combat acne & hirsutism
Risk of venous thromboembolism is associated with COCs & should be evaluated.
What are some risk factors for venous thromboembolism to take into account?
Obesity, age, family history of VTE
A BMI >____ increases the risk of VTE & should be assessed prior to prescribing COCs
30
Age >___ yo increases the risk of VTE & should be assessed prior to prescribing COCs
40
What medication, used for PCOS, works by reducing elevated insulin levels?
A. Combination oral contraceptives
B. Biguanide (Metformin)
C. Medroxyprogesterone
D. Eflornithine
B. Biguanide (Metformin)
Which medication used for PCOS works by blocking androgen receptors?
A. Metformin
B. COCs
C. Spironolactone
D. Thiazolidinedione
C. Spironolactone
, Cyclic, continuous & IUD progesterone therapy are PCOS treatment options. Which
one of these therapies can induce regular withdrawal uterine bleeding in addition
to reducing the risk of endometrial hyperplasia developing?
A. Cyclic progesterone therapy
B. Continuous progesterone therapy
C. Progesterone IUD therapy
A. Cyclic progesterone therapy
Which of the following therapies provide contraception in addition to reducing
the risk of endometrial hyperplasia developing?
A. Cyclic progesterone therapy
B. Continuous progesterone therapy
C. Progesterone IUD therapy
D. Both B & C
E. All of the above
D. Both B & C
Referred to as the "mini pill"
A. Continuous progesterone therapy
B. Cyclic progesterone therapy
C. Progesterone IUD therapy
A. Continuous progesterone therapy
What group of medications is considered a 1st line approach for PCOS
and endometrial protection?
Combination oral contraceptives
True/ false: Progesterone alone antagonizes endometrial proliferative action
of estrogen
True
True/ false: COCs do not improve hyperandrogenic effects
False; COCs can improve hyperandrogenic effects
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