Adrenal Hormones

Question 1

betamethasone

Answer 1

corticosteroid

Question 2

cortisone

Answer 2

corticosteroid

Question 3

dexamethasone

Answer 3

corticosteroid

Question 4

fludrocortisone

Answer 4

corticosteroid

Question 5

hydrocortisone

Answer 5

corticosteroid

Question 6

methylprednisolone

Answer 6

corticosteroid

Question 7

prednisolone

Answer 7

corticosteroid

Question 8

prednisone

Answer 8

corticosteroid

Question 9

triamcinolone

Answer 9

corticosteroid

Question 10

eplenerone

Answer 10

inhibitor of adrenocorticoid biosynthesis

Question 11

ketoconazole

Answer 11

inhibitor of adrenocorticoid biosynthesis

Question 12

spironolactone

Answer 12

inhibitor of adrenocorticoid biosynthesis

Question 13

these drugs bind to specific ic cytoplasmic receptors ; the receptor hormone complex regulates gene transcription

Answer 13

adrenocorticosteroids

Question 14

what Is the most important property for glucocorticoids

Answer 14

anti-inflammatory ( these drugs also cause increase in IOP)

Question 15

this drug is given to correct Addisons Disease ( primary, secondary, and tertiary)

Answer 15

hydrocortisone ( fludrocortisone may also be required)

Question 16

which drug is used as a suppression test for Cushings Syndrome

Answer 16

dexamethasone

Question 17

this disease is caused by adrenal cortex dysfunction

Answer 17

Addison disease ( primary adrenocortical insufficiency)

Question 18

this syndrome is caused by hypersecretion of glucocorticoids

Answer 18

cushing syndrome

Question 19

this results from enzyme defect in the synthesis of adrenal hormones

Answer 19

congenital adrenal hyperplasia

Question 20

which drug is a regulator of lung maturation

Answer 20

fetal cortisol ( bexamethasone or dexamethasone)

Question 21

which steroid is preferred in pregnancy

Answer 21

prednisone ( minimizes effect on the fetus)

Question 22

adverse effects of these drugs include increased IOP, decreased growth in kids, glaucoma, centripetal dist. of fat, osteoporosis, increased risk of infection, and hirsutism( increased hair growth), increased appetite, emotional disturbances, peptic ulcer, hypertension, peripheral edema, and hypokalemia

Answer 22

adrenal corticosteroids

Question 23

this drug is an inhibitor of adrenocorticosteroid biosynthesis and function; it strongly inhibits all gonadal and adrenal steroid hormone synthesis; its also an antifungal and is used to treat Cushing Syndrome

Answer 23

ketoconazole

Question 24

this drug is an inhibitor of adrenocorticosteroid biosynthesis and function; it is an antihypertensive that competes for mineralocorticoid receptor

Answer 24

spironolactone

Question 25

this drug is an inhibitor of adrenocorticosteroid biosynthesis and function; this drug binds to the mineralocorticoid receptor ; aldosterone antagonist

Answer 25

eplenerone

Question 26

when do you avoid steroids in OD office

Answer 26

herpes simples epithelial keratitis, bacterial or fungal infection, and large corneal epithelial defects

Question 27

what is the most common oral steroid in an OD office; used for severe uveitis or for skin reactions around eyes/face

Answer 27

Medrol Dosepak ( methylprednisolone)

Question 28

these drugs are useful in the tx of asthma, allergic rhinitis, and allergic reactions

Answer 28

adrenal corticosteroids