Drugs Exam IV Flashcards
1
Q
Cortisol
A
corticosteroid
2
Q
Prednisone
A
corticosteroid
3
Q
Liothyronine
A
T3 - active form of TH
4
Q
Levothyroxine
A
T4 - precursor of T3
5
Q
Methimazole
A
treats hyperthyroidism
6
Q
Estradiol
A
estrogen
7
Q
Ethinyl estradiol
A
estrogen
8
Q
Raloxifene
A
SERM
9
Q
Tamoxifene
A
SERM
10
Q
Progesterone
A
progestin
11
Q
Testosterone
A
androgen
12
Q
Insulin lispro
A
fast acting insulin preparation
13
Q
insulin glargine
A
long acting insulin preparation
14
Q
NPH insulin
A
intermediate acting insulin preparation
15
Q
Metformin
A
treats type II diabetes
decreases glucose production in the liver
16
Q
Glipizide
A
treats type II diabetes
increases insulin release in the pancreas