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Chapter 23 Exam Flashcards

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Pituitary Hormone

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  • Internal secretion (hormone) produced by a ductless gland that secretes directly into the bloodstream
  • Exerts its affects more slowly and over a longer period of time
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Endocrine system drugs

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•Natural hormones secreted by ductless glands or synthetic substitutes

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Endocrine System Drug Categories

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  • Pituitary hormones
  • Adrenal corticosteroids
  • Thyroid agents
  • Antidiabetic agents
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Hormones-

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• Chemical messengers with specialized functions in regulating activities of specific cells or organs

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Pituitary Gland location

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• Located at the base of the brain

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Pituitary Gland function

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Regulates the function of the other glands

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Somatotropin is called?

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HGH: Human growth hormone

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Function of corticosteroids

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•Act on the immune system to suppress the body’s response to infection or trauma

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What kind of agents are corticosteroids?

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•Anti-inflammatory and Immunosuppressant agents

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what symptoms do corticosteroids relieve?

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• Relieve inflammation, reduce swelling, and suppress symptoms in acute conditions

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Conditions treated with corticosteroids include-

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  • Allergic reactions
  • Acute flare-ups of rheumatic or collagen disorders
  • Acute flare-ups of severe skin conditions
  • Acute respiratory disorders
  • Long-term prevention of symptoms in severe persistent asthma or chronic management of COPD
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What are the recommendations on how long corticosteroids should be taken?-

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should be taken for a short time

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How should oral corticosteroids be taken?-

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  • ointment, eye drops, inhalers
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Thyroid Agents

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can be natural or synthetic

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What does the thyroid regulate?-

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• Responsible for regulating the rate of metabolism

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What is hypothyroidism?-

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• diminished or absent thyroid function

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symptoms associated with hypothyroidism…

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• cretinism, myxedema, or adult hypothyroidism due to goiter

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what does hypothyroidism cause?

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slowed metabolism

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What synthetic agent is generally preferred for hypothyroidism?-

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  • levothyroxine-Synthroid
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What is hyperthyroidism?

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overactive thyroid. occurs when your thyroid gland produces too much of the hormone thyroxine

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What is Grave’s disease?-

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autoimmune disorder that causes hyperthyroidism

immune system attacks the thyroid and causes it to make more thyroid hormone than your body needs.

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What is thyroiditis

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inflammation of the thyroid gland

23
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Diabetes Mellitus-

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is a group of hormonal diseases characterized by impaired metabolism of carbohydrates, fats, and proteins that results in elevated levels of blood glucose

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Why is insulin administered by subcutaneous injection?-

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so it is less painful and the body absorbs the insulin slower

25
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Biosynthetic and analog insulins are created using?-

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• created using recombinant DNA technology

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How do insulins differ?-

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• Differ mainly in their onset, peak, and duration of action

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What does type 2 diabetes result from?-

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characterized by insulin resistance and deficiency

28
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Sulfonylureas consist of….

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•Consist of first-generation agents and second generation agents

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examples of sulfonylureas

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glipizide, glyburide

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how do sulfonylureas work?

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• Work by increasing insulin production from the pancreas and by improving peripheral insulin activity

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example of Biguanides

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metformin

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how do biguanides work>

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• Work by decreasing hepatic glucose production and enhancing insulin uptake in muscle tissue

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Incretin therapies def

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• Agents that mimic actions of incretin hormones may be beneficial

34
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examples of incretin therapies meds

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Byetta, Januvia

35
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Thiazolidinediones example

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rosiglitazone

36
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how do Thiazolidinediones work?

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lower blood glucose by decreasing insulin resistance and improving sensitivity to insulin in muscle, liver, and adipose tissue

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