Adrenal Gland Pharm

Question 1

Drug used for treating Cushing disease?

Answer 1

Ketoconazole

Question 2

Drug used to control hyperglycemia in Cushing syndrome

Answer 2

Mifepristone

Question 3

Drug used as replacement therapy in patient’s with Addison’s DIsease

Answer 3

Glucocorticoid: Hydrocortisone, Prednisone, Dexamethasone

Question 4

Drug used as mineralocorticoid replacement

Answer 4

Fludocortisone

Question 5

Drug that is a aldosterone receptor antagonist and is used to treat hypokalemia

Answer 5

Spironolactone

Question 6

Which class of drug is used to achieve immune suppression?

Answer 6

Glucocorticoid

Question 7

What is mechanism of action and adverse effect of Ketoconazole?

Answer 7

Inhibits steroid synthesis by inhibiting P450. Can also inhibit androgen synthesis. This can lead to Gynecomastia.