A. Endocrine Drugs

Question 1

what is oxytocin used for?

Answer 1

it is used to initiate labor, promote the delivery of the placenta, and control post-partum hemorrhage.

Question 2

What is an endocrine drug?

Answer 2

Endocrine drugs are agents directed to a malfunctioning endocrine path. Several agents are secreted in or target the nervous system and are thus more prone to cause neurologic adverse events (AEs).

Question 3

What do low levels of thyroxine and TSH mean?

Answer 3

hypothyroidism

Question 4

What is the drug classification of vasopressin?

Answer 4

antidiuretic

Question 5

What are the effects of stopping prednisone suddenly?

Answer 5

Hypoglycemia

Question 6

What endocrine substance has corticosteroid and mineralocorticoid activity and is categorized as a glucocorticoid?

Answer 6

prednisone

Question 7

What is insulin’s primary therapeutic impact?

Answer 7

units

Question 8

What is the MOA of the inhibitor of growth hormone-releasing factor?

Answer 8

inhibits GH-releasing factor

Question 9

Antiparkinsonism medication that prevents the release of GH in acromegaly patients

Answer 9

Parlodel (bromocriptine mesylate)

Question 10

What is insulin used for?

Answer 10

Stimulates your cells to absorb glucose and metabolize.

Question 11

What is glucagon used for?

Answer 11

Causes liver, muscles, and adipose tissue to release glucose into the bloodstream.

Question 12

adverse effects of insulin?

Answer 12

hypoglycemia which can result in convulsions, coma and death.

Question 13

anti-hypothyroid medication

Answer 13

Synthroid

Question 14

What kind of patient is typically diagnosed with hypothyroidism or hyperthyroidism?

Answer 14

Postpartum patients=hormones are out of whack after having a baby. Either can occur

Question 15

he most typical type of hypothyroidism

Answer 15

Hashimotos- immune system attacks the thyroid

Question 16

Two thyroid hormones

Answer 16

T3 and T4

Their functions are to stimulate energy, stimulate the heart, and promote growth and development

Question 17

What does growth hormone mean?

Answer 17

An anterior pituitary hormone that promotes skeletal and muscle growth, increases liver glycogenolysis, and increases fat mobilization.

Question 18

Which examples best describe the growth hormone?

Answer 18

Somatropin, somatrem

Question 19

What three factors lead to the use of pituitary agents?

Answer 19

• replacement therapy for hormone deficiency
• produce a hormone response
• diagnostic aide to determine hypo/hyper function

Question 20

What is an Euthyroid?

Answer 20

Refers to normal thyroid function