Block 5 Drugs

Question 1

Oral combination pill contraceptive (progestin + oestrogen)

Answer 1

Desogestrel with Ethinylestradiol

Question 2

Oral combination pill contraceptive (progestin + oestrogen) MoA

Answer 2

Suppresses ovulation, reduces LH and FSH secretion

Question 3

Oral mini-pill contraceptive (progestin)

Answer 3

Levonorgestrel

Question 4

Oral mini-pill contraceptive (progestin) MoA

Answer 4

Suppresses ovulation, alters endometrium

Question 5

Oral mini-pill contraceptive (progestin): Side Effects

Answer 5

Nausea

Vomitting

Question 6

Implants/Injectable contraceptives (progestin)

Answer 6

Etonogestrel

Question 7

Implants/Injectable contraceptives (progestin) MoA

Answer 7

Suppresses ovulation, alters endometrium

Question 8

Hormone replacement therapy (HRT)

Answer 8

Estradiol

Estradiol with Noresthisterone and Medroxyprogesterone

Question 9

Hormone replacement therapy (HRT) MoA

Answer 9

Restores hormone level and function

Question 10

Drugs used to induce labour (vaginal administration)

Answer 10

Prostaglandin E2 (PGE2; dinoprostone)

Question 11

Drugs used to induce labour (vaginal administration) MoA

Answer 11

Stimulates uterine contraction and cervical ripening

Question 12

Drugs used to induce labour (IV administration)

Answer 12

Oxytocin

Question 13

Drugs used to induce labour (IV administration) MoA

Answer 13

Drives myometrial contraction

Question 14

Essential nutrient

Answer 14

Magnesium (usually given as magnesium sulfate)

Question 15

Essential nutrient MoA

Answer 15

Reduces risk of foetal growth restriction and cerebral palsy