This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: None, Subject name: Pharmacology
Mifepristone is used in - 
Select and explain. 
A. Medical terminations of pregnancy, B. Breast carcinoma, C. Prostatic carcinoma, D. Dysfunctional uterine bleeding
A: Medical terminations of pregnancy
Answer: A: Medical terminations of pregnancy 
Explanation: Ans. is 'a' i.e., Medical termination of pregnancy Mifepristone Mifepristone is a 19-norsteroid with potent competitive antiprogestational, antiglucocoicod and antiandrogenic action. Mifepriston is a paial agonist and competitive antagonist at both A and B isoforms of progesterone receptors. Uses Termination ofpregnancy 3. Postcoital contraceptive 5. Induction of labour Cervical ripening 4. Once-a-month contraceptive 6. Cushing's syndrome o Uses under evaluation are-in endometriosis, uterine fibroid, ceain breast cancers and meningioma.