Deck 4 - Endocrine Drugs

Question 1

It helps our body properly function by communicating and coordinating vital processes via hormones.

Answer 1

ENDOCRINE SYSTEM

Question 2

A chemical that the body creates and that controls certain cells’ or organs’ activities.

Answer 2

HORMONES

Question 3

It produced by our brain’s pituitary gland and governs our height, bone length and muscle growth.

Answer 3

GROWTH HORMONE

Question 4

It is a hormone used to help in the start or progression of labor as well as to manage bleeding after delivery. Additionally, it is commonly used to promote milk production in breastfeeding.

Answer 4

OXYTOCIN

Question 5

It is a disorder in which the body does not produce enough or respond normally to insulin, causing blood sugar (glucose) levels to be abnormally high.

Answer 5

DIABETES MELLITUS

Question 6

Hepatocytes convert it to _____________ for storage.

Answer 6

GLYCOGEN

Question 7

Only ____________ is appropriate for mixing with short-acting insulin.

Answer 7

NPH

Question 8

Combined endocrine or metabolic disorder characterized by _____________ excess and ____________ resistance.

Answer 8

ANDROGEN, INSULIN

Question 9

Glipizide best taken ___________ prior to meal

Answer 9

30 MINUTES

Question 10

Release insulin and glucagon from the ___________________

Answer 10

ISLET OF LANGERHANS

Question 11

Lanerda Alludem - releases neurotransmitters Norepinephrine and Epinephrine.

Answer 11

ADRENAL MEDULLA

Question 12

Lanerda Orcxet - Produces hormones called CORTICOSTEROIDS

Answer 12

ADRENAL CORTEX

Question 13

What is the symptom of Hypoglycemia?

a. Extreme thirst
b. Need to urinate often
c. Drowsy
d. Fast heart beat

Answer 13

D. FAST HEART BEAT

Question 14

What is the symptom of Hyperglycemia?

a. Irritable
b. Slow-healing wounds
c. weakness or fatigue
d. Headache

Answer 14

B. SLOW-HEALING WOUNDS

Question 15

Give the correct answer:

The unopened vials can be at room temp for up to 1 month

Answer 15

REFRIGERATED; NOT FROZEN