Deck 1 - Endocrine Drugs Flashcards
Name a consequence of abruptly stopping prednisone?
Hypoglycemia
What glucocorticoid endocrine medication also possesses corticosteroid and mineralocorticoid activity?
Prednisone
Which endocrine abnormality does an excess of prednisone mimic?
Cushing’s Disease
These are glucocorticoid hormones in medication form, and they are extremely anti-inflammatory. To alleviate inflammatory responses and systemic inflammation induced by autoimmune disorders, PO or injections are used.
Corticosteroid Drugs
A potent vasoconstrictor used to treat hypotension, GI bleeding, and pulseless cardiac arrest.
Vasopressin
Diabetes insipidus is treated with this medication.
Vasopressin and Desmopressin
What are the signs/symptoms of Hyperthyroidism?
Tachycardia, hypertension, low grade fever, nervous/restless, insomnia, hot, increased appetite, weight loss, exophthalmos
What are the signs/symptoms of Hypothyroidism?
Bradycardia, hypotension, subnormal temp, lethargic, excess sleeping, cold, decreased appetite, weight gain
What is the most common diabetes related condition that causes death?
Atherlosclerosis
What are the thyroid hormones and how are they secreted?
TSH is released by the pituitary gland when thyroid levels are low. TSH stimulates the manufacture and release of two bioactive hormones, thyroxine (T4) and triiodothyronine (T3) (T3, the active form)