Author Question: Which condition should contraindicate use of progestins? a. Advanced breast cancer b. Menopausal ... (Read 52 times)

gbarreiro · **on:** Jul 23, 2018

Which condition should contraindicate use of progestins?

a. Advanced breast cancer
b. Menopausal symptoms
c. Endometriosis
d. Undiagnosed vaginal bleeding

Question 2

Which adverse drug effect associated with conjugated estrogen (Premarin) is the most common?

a. Metallic taste in the mouth
b. Nausea
c. Tarry stools
d. Constipation

Zack0mack0101@yahoo.com · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 23, 2018

Answer to Question 1

ANS: D
Contraindications to the use of progestins include undiagnosed vaginal bleeding. Other contrain-dications include thromboembolic disorders, liver disease, breast or genital tract cancer, and cer-ebrovascular bleeding.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B
Common minor adverse effects of estrogen pharmacotherapy include nausea, headache, midcycle bleeding, breast tenderness and enlargement, abdominal bloating, and increased vaginal dis-charge.