Deck 4 - Endocrine Drugs

Question 1

It is used to start labor, encourage placenta delivery, and stop postpartum bleeding.

Answer 1

OXYTOCIN

Question 2

It releases the neurotransmitters Norepinephrine and Epinephrine

Answer 2

ADRENAL MEDULLA

Question 3

It produce hormones called CORTICOSTERIODS

Answer 3

ADRENAL CORTEX

Question 4

It is a class of steroid hormones, as well as its synthetic counterparts, that are created in the adrenal cortex of vertebrates.

Answer 4

CORTICOID

Question 5

It increase the availability of glucose.

Answer 5

GLUCOCORTICOIDS

Question 6

What is the ideal treatment for adrenocortical insufficiency and the synthetic steroid that is equivalent to cortisol?

Answer 6

HYDROCORTISONE

Question 7

What is an oral therapy for chronic adrenal insufficiency ?

Answer 7

CORTISONE

Question 8

It is used to diagnose Cushing’s syndrome and treatment of non-endocrine disorders.

Answer 8

DEXAMETHASONE

Question 9

In order to avoid complications, it is used to manage the glycemic response of diabetes mellitus (type 1, type 2, gestational).

Answer 9

INSULIN

Question 10

It functions by permitting beta cells’ Ca+ channels to open, promoting the release of insulin.

Answer 10

SULPHONYLUREAS

Question 11

It is a Metformin HCl and reduces the liver’s synthesis of glucose while enhancing the body’s responsiveness to insulin.

Answer 11

BIGUANIDES

Question 12

It slows down the rate of starch digestion and absorption and lessens the postprandial rise in blood sugar.

Answer 12

ALPHA-GLUCOSIDAE INHIBITORS

Question 13

It improves glucose absorption, reduces insulin resistance, and lowers liver glucose production.

Answer 13

THIAZOLIDINEDIONES

Question 14

It decreases glucagon release while increasing insulin release.

Answer 14

GLIPTINS

Question 15

It should only be taken with caution in patients with cardiovascular disease, Pregnancy Category B patients, and hypoglycemia caused by insufficient glycogen storage.

Answer 15

GLUCAGON

Question 16

What does the body produce that regulates and controls the activity of particular cells or organs?

Answer 16

HORMONES

Question 17

It stimulates growth in tissue and bone.

Answer 17

GROWTH HORMONE

Question 18

It is a formation of prostaglandin and leukotrienes.

Answer 18

ANTIINFLAMMATORY

Question 19

It impair the ability of phagocytes and block production of antibodies.

Answer 19

IMMUNOSUPPRESSIVE

Question 20

It is a thyroid hormone replacement used for treatment of hypothyroidism.

Answer 20

LEVOTHYROXINE