Endocrine Disorders

Question 1

What is Propylthiouricil? Name its drug class, indication, and mechanism of action.

Answer 1

Propylthiouricil is an anti-thyroid agent used for Graves’ disease. Its mechanism of action is block T3 and T4 synthesis.

Question 2

What is Potassium iodide? Name its drug class, indication, and mechanism of action.

Answer 2

Potassium iodide is an anti-thyroid agent used for hyperthyroidism. Its mechanism of action is block T3 and T4 release.

Question 3

What is Levothyroxine? Name its drug class, indication, and mechanism of action.

Answer 3

Levothyroxine is a synthetic T4 used for hypothyroidism. Its mechanism of action is T4 replacement.

Question 4

What is Iodine? Name its drug class, indication, and mechanism of action.

Answer 4

Iodine is a pro-thyroid agent used for goitre. Its mechanism of action is elevates T3 and T4 synthesis.

Question 5

What is Somatropin? Name its drug class, indication, and mechanism of action.

Answer 5

Somatropin is a synthetic human GH used for short stature and Turner’s syndrome. Its mechanism of action is GH replacement.

Question 6

What is Octeotride? Name its drug class, indication, and mechanism of action.

Answer 6

Octeotride is a somatostatin analogue used for gigantism and acromegaly. Its mechanism of action is blocks GH production.

Question 7

What is Vasopressin? Name its drug class, indication, and mechanism of action.

Answer 7

Vasopressin is an antidiuretic hormone used for diabetes insipidus. Its mechanism of action is ADH replacement.