1.
A substituent attached to the 10 Carbon on the steroid nucleus shown here would have what numbering?
Correct Answer
B. 19
Explanation
19 is attached to 10, 18 is attached to 13 (Cox Androgens)
2.
Steroids bind receptors ____
Correct Answer
C. Intracellularly
Explanation
Steroids bind receptors intracellularly because they are lipid-soluble molecules that can easily pass through the cell membrane. Once inside the cell, steroids bind to specific intracellular receptors located in the cytoplasm or nucleus. This binding activates the receptor and initiates a series of cellular responses, including changes in gene expression. Unlike other signaling molecules that bind receptors on the cell membrane, steroids directly affect gene transcription and protein synthesis within the cell.
3.
Steroids act by binding intracellular receptors; the steroid-receptor complex then enters the nucleus and changes levels of proteins by altering the rate of DNA replication.
Correct Answer
B. False
Explanation
alters the rate of transcription and thus translation (Cox androgens)
4.
Testosterone exhibits poor bioavailability due to extensive 1st pass metabolism.
Correct Answer
A. True
Explanation
Cox androgens
5.
The steroid molecule shown here is transformed by which of the following enzymes?
Correct Answer
B. Esterases
Explanation
This steroid has an ester at C17, so it is transformed by esterases into a COOH and alcohol (Cox androgens)
6.
Esterases metabolize lipophilic esters found at C17 on steroid molecules. Where in the body can these enzymes be found?
Correct Answer
D. Throughout the body
Explanation
esterases are found in nearly all tissues (cox androgens)
7.
The purpose of esterification of steroid molecules with long carbon chains at C17 is to
Correct Answer
C. Extend drug half-life in the blood
Explanation
long chains are more lipophilic and thus harder to break down in the blood, extending the half life (Cox androgens)
8.
Finasteride and Dutasteride act by which of the following mechanisms?
Correct Answer
A. 5a Reductase inhibition
Explanation
they are 5aR inhibitors (cox androgens)
9.
5-alpha Reductase inhibitors, such as Dutasteride, are irreversible modifiers.
Correct Answer
A. True
Explanation
5aRI's are irreversible (cox androgens)
10.
The antiandrogens Bicalutamide, Flutamide and Nilutamide act by blocking the effects of testosterone and DHT on androgen receptors in the treatment of advanced prostate cancer.
Correct Answer
A. True
Explanation
Cox androgens
11.
Which feature of the molecule shown here is very rarely found in drug molecules today?
Correct Answer
B. Nitro group
Explanation
Cox androgens
12.
Why is the nitro group found in antiandrogens such as Nilutamide and Flutamide so unusual in modern drugs?
Correct Answer
B. Highly hepatotoxic
Explanation
Nitro groups are rarely used because they are highly hepatotoxic upon conversion to free radicals (cox androgens)
13.
Estrogens have an aromatic A ring, 18 Carbons and a 3-OH group. Which of the following is the most potent estrogen?
Correct Answer
A. Option 1
Explanation
Estradiol is the most potent estrogen. Estrone is the most abundant estrogen. Other structures are Estriol and Progesterone (Cox estrogens)
14.
The rightward reaction shown in this pictures is what type of reaction?
Correct Answer
A. Oxidation
Explanation
the rightward reaction is the oxidation of estradiol into estrone. oxidation because it gains a bond to oxygen (cox estrogens)
15.
What type of reaction is shown here?
Correct Answer
C. Oxidation
Explanation
This is the oxidation of estradiol into estrione. Oxidation because it gains a bond to oxygen (cox estrogens)
16.
Which of the following are Phase 2 reactions undergone by Estrogens?
Correct Answer(s)
A. Sulfation
B. Glucuronidation
Explanation
cox estrogens
17.
The enzyme which catalyzes the Phase 2 reaction of estradiol shown here is which of the following?
Correct Answer
D. Sulfotransferase
Explanation
Sulfotransferase conjugates a sulfate group in Phase 2 to make the molecule more polar so it can be removed from circulation by the kidneys (cox estrogens)
18.
The reaction shown here occurs in Phase ___ and is catalyzed by the enzyme ______.
Correct Answer
C. 2; UGT
Explanation
this reaction is the glucuronide conjugation of estradiol by UGT in phase 2 (cox estrogens)
19.
Which of the following enzymes is responsible for enterohepatic cycling?
Correct Answer
A. Beta-glucuronidase
Explanation
b-glucuronidase hydrolyzes estradil glucuronide back into estradiol so it can be cycled again (cox estrogens)
20.
The enzyme responsible for enterohepatic cycling, Beta-glucuronidase, can be found where?
Correct Answer
B. Bacteria in the large intestine
Explanation
the enzyme is found in bacteria in the large intestine (cox estrogens)
21.
The drug-drug interaction between antibiotics and estrogens is due to the lack of Beta-glucuronidase that occurs after antibiotics kill intestinal bacteria. Estrogen levels decrease because estrogen can no longer undergo enterohepatic cycling.
Correct Answer
A. True
Explanation
cox estrogens
22.
Another name for the enzyme Estrogen 2/4-hydroxylase is
Correct Answer
C. CYP3A4
Explanation
cox estrogens
23.
The structure shown here is produced by metabolism of Estrogen by Estrogen 2-hydroxylase enzyme. This molecule is further metabolized by which of the following enzymes?
Correct Answer
C. COMT
Explanation
recognize that this product is now a catechol, which can be metabolized by COMT (catechol O-methyltransferase) (cox estrogens)
24.
The purpose of the addition of the 17-alpha alkyne group to this estrogen molecule is to
Correct Answer
C. Increase oral bioavailability
Explanation
this is Ethinyl Estradiol. the 17a-alkyne group increases oral bioavailability by preventing oxidation of C17 to a ketone (cox estrogens)
25.
Which of the following classes of drugs are estrogen antagonists?
Correct Answer(s)
A. Aromatase Inhibitors
D. TripHenylethylenes
Explanation
cox estrogens
26.
Selective Estrogen Receptor Modulators, or SERMs, act as agonists for estrogen in bone tissue (not marrow) and antagonists in breast tissue.
Correct Answer
A. True
Explanation
SERMs are agonists in some tissues and antagonists in others (cox estrogens)
27.
SERMs, such as Clomifene and Tamoxifen, act by which of the following mechanisms?
Correct Answer
A. They prevent translocation of the receptor complex to the nucleus
Explanation
cox estrogens
28.
Which of the following antiestrogens is NOT an aromatase inhibitor?
Correct Answer
D. Clomifene
Explanation
Clomifene is a triphenylethylene SERM (cox estrogens)
29.
The function of the enzyme Aromatase is to de-aromatize the A ring of androgen molecules.
Correct Answer
B. False
Explanation
Aromatase aromatizes the A ring of androgens to produce estrogens (cox estrogens)
30.
The enzyme Aromatase can produce Estrone from which of the following androgens?
Correct Answer
B. Option 2
Explanation
Aromatase converts androstenedione to estrone and converts testosterone to estradiol. Other choices are testosterone, ethinyl estradiol and DHT (cox estrogens)
31.
Identify this drug.
Correct Answer
B. Anastrazole
Explanation
cox estrogens
32.
Suicide inhibition is another name for which type of binding, exhibited by steroid binding to aromatase?
Correct Answer
A. Irreversible
Explanation
Irreversible binding of steroids to aromatase is known as suicide inhibition (cox estrogens)
33.
Which of the following are structural features of progestins, which promote gestation and relax the uterus?
Correct Answer(s)
A. C21-keto
B. 3-keto
C. 4-ene
Explanation
aromatic A are found in estrogens only (cox estrogens)
34.
Progesterone is converted to 6-alpha-hydroxyprogesterone by the addition of a hydroxy group at the 6 position. This reaction is a(n)
Correct Answer
A. Oxidation
Explanation
adding a bond to an O is an oxidation (cox estrogens)
35.
5-beta-pregnanediol is produced by changing the 3-keto group of progesterone to a 3-OH and saturating the double bond at the 4 position. This reaction is a(n)
Correct Answer
B. Reduction
Explanation
Changing the ketone to an alcohol loses a bond to O, so this is a reduction (cox estrogens)
36.
The follicular phase of menstruation involves the conversion of pregnenolone to DHEA. The luteal phase involves the conversion of pregnenolone to which of the following?
Correct Answer
C. Progesterone
Explanation
Luteal: pregnenolone to progesterone via 3B-dehydrogenase (S estrogens/androgens)
37.
11-deoxycorticosterone is converted to Aldosterone in the Zona Glomerulosa via which of the following enzymes?
Correct Answer
A. 11b-hydroxylase
Explanation
Dr. S
38.
The enzyme Aromatase produces 17b-estradiol from which of the following androgens?
Correct Answer
B. Testosterone
Explanation
Dr. S
39.
Estradiol enhances protein synthesis by altering the rate of transcription. Which of the following are functions of estradiol in the body?
Correct Answer(s)
A. Growth and maturation
C. Cell growth and proliferation
D. Building the endometrial lining
E. Raising HDL and lowering LDL
Explanation
estrogen increases protein production and blood coagulation Dr. S
40.
Are you going to read Dr. S's research paper in sharepoint?
Correct Answer
B. Nah
Explanation
The answer "Nah" suggests that the person is not interested in reading Dr. S's research paper in SharePoint. This informal response indicates a lack of enthusiasm or willingness to engage with the research material.
41.
Progestins reduce the risk of cancer from estrogen therapy and decrease water retention by competing with aldosterone.
Correct Answer
A. True
Explanation
Dr. S
42.
Dutasteride blocks the conversion of Testosterone to which of the following?
Correct Answer
A. DHT
Explanation
Dr. S
43.
Steroids are transported in the blood via transport proteins. Which of the following is NOT a transport protein for steroids?
Correct Answer
D. Immunoglobulns
Explanation
cox adrenocorticoids 1
44.
One example of a drug-drug interaction involving competition for steroid transport proteins is that between oral contraceptives and prednisolone.
Correct Answer
A. True
Explanation
cox adrenocorticoids 1
45.
Which of the following substituents (numbered) is CORRECTLY matched with its designation as alpha or beta?
Correct Answer(s)
A. 18 beta methyl
B. 19 beta methyl
D. 14 alpHa Hydrogen
Explanation
alpha: hydrogens at 5, 9 and 14
beta: hydrogen at 8, methyls at
46.
The most potent endogenous glucocorticoid is _____ while the most potent endogenous mineralocorticoid is _____.
Correct Answer
C. Cortisol; Aldosterone
Explanation
cox adrenocorticoids 1
47.
A 17-Beta Ketol group, which may or may not be esterified, is a MUST for which type of activity?
Correct Answer
A. Corticosteroid
Explanation
cox adrenocorticoids 1
48.
Which of the following enzymes catalyzes the reaction shown here?
Correct Answer
B. 11-beta Hydroxysteroid Dehydrogenase
Explanation
cox adrenocorticoids 1
49.
Cortisone is a prodrug of Hydrocortisone. The conversion of cortisone to hydrocortisone requires converting the 11-keto group to an 11-OH. This conversion is which type of reaction?
Correct Answer
A. Reduction
Explanation
converting a ketone to an alcohol loses an O bond, so it is a reduction (cox adrenocorticoids 1)
50.
This compound is hydrolyzed to a 17-beta ketol by which of the following enzymes?
Correct Answer
C. pHospHatase
Explanation
the water-soluble phosphate salt in the molecule is hydrolyzed by a phosphatase (cox adrenocorticoids 1)