Drugs Acting on the Endocrine System Hypothalamic and Pituitary Agents

Question 1

Vasopressin classification:

Answer 1

posterior pituitary

Question 2

vasopressin mech of action:

Answer 2

mimics the action of the antidiuretic hormone, increase water absorption, reducing water excretion, potent vasoconstrictor

Question 3

vasopressin indications:

Answer 3

DI, hypotensive emergency, vasodilatory shock, cardiac arrest, bleeding esophageal varices

Question 4

vasopression contraindications:

Answer 4

allergy, seizures, asthma, CV disease, renal disease

Question 5

vasopressin adv effects:

Answer 5

vertigo, tremor, hypertension, nausea ,heartburn, uterine cramping, nasal irritation

Question 6

vasopressin interactions:

Answer 6

carbamazepine, fludrocortisone, demeclocycline, norepinephrine, lithitum

Question 7

Desmopressin classification:

Answer 7

posterior pituitary

Question 8

desmopressin mech of action:

Answer 8

mimics the action of the antidiuretic hormone, increase water absorption, reducing water excretion

Question 9

desmopressin indication:

Answer 9

DI, hemophilia A, type 1 von Willebrand disease

Question 10

desmopressin contraindications:

Answer 10

allergy; seizures, asthma, CV disease, Renal disease

Question 11

desmopressin adv effects:

Answer 11

vertigo, tremor, hypertension, nausea ,heartburn, uterine cramping, nasal irritation, sweating

Question 12

desmopressin interactions:

Answer 12

carbamazepine, lithium, alcholol, demeoclocycline