Endocrine/3

Question 1

3 cats of drugs that support the tx of adrenal disorders

Answer 1

1. glucocorticoids
2. mineralcorticoids
3. androgens

Question 2

glucocorticoid therap uses

Answer 2

replacement therapy for acute and chronic adrenocortical insuff. - addison’s disease

Question 3

glucocorticoid rx ex

3

Answer 3

1. hydrocortisone
2. prednisone
3. dexamethasone

Question 4

signs of hypercortisolism

3

Answer 4

1. hyperglycemia
2. fat redistribution
3. osteoporosis

Question 5

mineralcorticoid rx

1

Answer 5

1. fludrocortisone

Question 6

can cause acute pancreatitis

Answer 6

exenatide (incretin mimetic agent) for type 2 diabetes

Question 7

when to take glipizide for type 2 DM

Answer 7

take it once a day, 30 min before meal

Question 8

insulin - unopened and opened vial storage

Answer 8

Store unopened vials in refrigerator.

Store opened vials at room temp up to 1 month.

Question 9

lispro insulin onset and peak

Answer 9

rapid acting:
onset <15 min
peak at 30 mins

Question 10

glipizide - don’t drink what with this

Answer 10

alcohol - can cause reaction similar to disulfiram

Question 11

can cause iron-def anemia (DM type 2 med)

Answer 11

acarbose

Question 12

monitor what for somatropin

2

Answer 12

1. urine calcium

2. blood glucose

Question 13

pramlintide instructions

Answer 13

1. inject 20 min before a meal that contains 30g at least of carbs

Question 14

pioglitazone to treat DM 2 - monitor what lab tests

2

Answer 14

ALT (can cause liver damage)

LDL

Question 15

exenatide route

Answer 15

DM2 - sub q