pharmacology Flashcards
1
Q
what is describes as : acts as agonist in some tissues and antagonist in other tissue?
A
SERMs
2
Q
Diethylstilbestrol should never be used in pregnant women bcz it is associated with what?
A
infertility and development of vaginal cancer in female offspring
3
Q
which drug suppresses gonadotropin secretion, reduces testosterone therefore used as a treatment for prostatic carcinoma?
A
Leuprolide
4
Q
an alcoholic male has developed hepatic cirrhosis. to control the ascites and edema, what drug should be prescribed?
A
spironolactone
5
Q
a male patient is taking a drug and started noticing his breasts have become more enlarged and tender to the touch. which medication is being taken?
A
spironolactone
