Endocrine/2 Flashcards
1
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hyperglycemics are used in the tx of
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insulin-induced hypoglycemia
2
Q
hyperglycemic rx
2
A
glucagon
glucose
3
Q
hyperglycemics take how long to work
A
20 mins
4
Q
hypergly. s/e
2
A
nausea
vomiting
5
Q
hyperglycemic/glucagon contraindications
2
A
- hypogly. from starvation
2. pheochromocytoma
6
Q
two cats of drugs that are used for the tx of thyroid disorders
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- thyroid replacements
2. antithyroid drugs
7
Q
thyroid replacement rx ex
4
A
- levothyroxine
- liothyronine
- liotrix
- thyroid
8
Q
levothyroxine is to
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thyroid replacement
9
Q
thyroid replacement/levothyroxine pharm action
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synthetic form of thyroxine T4
10
Q
propylthiouracil is to
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anti-thyroid med
11
Q
propylthiouracil therap uses
3
A
- hyperthyroidism
- suppression of TH production in preparation for thyroidectomy
- thyrotoxic crisis
12
Q
antithyroid drugs rx
ex
2
A
- propylthiouracil
2. methimazole
13
Q
antithyroid drugs s/e
5
A
- hypothyroid
- agranulocytosis
- rash
- arthralgia, myalgia
- headache
14
Q
antithyroid/radioactive iodine therap. uses
2
A
- hyperthy. - grave’s
2. thyroid cancer
15
Q
radioactive iodine - s/e
3
A
- hypothyr.
- Bms
- radiation sickness
