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Question 1 of 5

Sildenafil:

A. Is administered by intracavernosal injection

B. Inhibits prostaglandin E1

C. Inhibits type V phosphodiesterase

D. Potentiates the action of organic nitrates

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Inhibits type V phosphodiesterase

Question 2 of 5

A 16-year-old girl with primary dysmenorrhea, abnormal menses, and pelvic pain presents to her primary care physician for treatment. She has a history of asthma and allergic rhinitis. Her physician begins therapy with oral estradiol. Which of the following is the most common adverse effect for this patient to be aware of?

A. Blood clotting

B. Breast discharge

C. Diarrhea

D. Nausea

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Nausea

Question 3 of 5

Which of the following is a pressor peptide that can be generated both in circulation as well as locally in certain tissues?

A. Bradykinin

B. Angiotensin

C. Kallidin

D. Plasmin

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Angiotensin

Question 4 of 5

Effects of iodide salts given in large doses do not include

A. Decreased size of the thyroid gland

B. Decreased vascularity of the thyroid gland

C. Decreased hormone release

D. Increased 131 I uptake

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Increased 131 I uptake

Question 5 of 5

Menotropins is a preparation of

A. FSH + LH obtained from urine of menstruating women

B. LH obtained from urine of pregnant women

C. FSH + LH obtained from urine of menopausal women

D. LH obtained from serum of pregnant mare

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: FSH + LH obtained from urine of menopausal women