Adrenocorticosteroids Flashcards
1
Q
Glucocorticosteroids
A
- Prednisone
- Hydrocortisone
- Dexamethasone
- Cortisone
2
Q
What can Dexamethasone be used for and how
A
- to diagnose Cushing’s syndrome
- DXM will suppress cortisol release in normal individuals, but not those with Cushing’s syndrome
3
Q
Glucocorticosteroids used to treat inflammatory symptoms
A
- Triamcinolone
- Prednisone
- Methylprednisone
4
Q
Glucocorticosteroids used for allergies and asthma
A
- Fluticasone
5
Q
Glucocorticosteroids used to accelerate lung maturation
A
- Betamethasone
- Dexamethasone
6
Q
Glucocorticosteroids used for oncotherapy and organ transplantation
A
- Hydrocortisone
- Prednisone
- Methylprednisone
- Betamethasone
7
Q
Mineralcorticosteroids
A
- Fludrocortisone
- Spirnolactone
- Eplerenone
8
Q
Which drugs are used in cases of hyperaldosteronism
A
- Spironolactone
- Eplerenone
9
Q
Long-acting corticosteroids
A
- Dexamethasone
- Betamethasone
- Fludrocortisone
10
Q
Intermediate-acting corticosteroid
A
- Prednisone
- Methylprednisone
- Triamcinolone
- Prednisolone
11
Q
Short-acting corticosteroids
A
- hydrocortisone
- Cortisone
12
Q
Inhibitors of adrenocorticoid biosynthesis
A
- Metyrapone
- Ketoconazole
- Aminoglutethimide
- Trilostane
