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Endocrine Drugs Flashcards

1
Q

Complements the
nervous system in
controlling the body

A

Endocrine System

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2
Q

A chemical substance produced in the body that controls and regulates
the activity of certain cells or organs.

A

Hormones

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3
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Hormones that are made of small chains of amino acids.

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Peptide Hormones

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4
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a group of substances derived from cholesterol which exert a wide range of effects on processes such as growth, metabolism, and sexual differentiation.

A

Steroid Hormones

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5
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This is derivatives of amino acids and some are soluble in blood.

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Amine Hormones

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6
Q

Stimulates growth in tissue and bone

A

Growth Hormone

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7
Q

Used to initiate labor, promote delivery of placenta and control post-partum
hemorrhage

A

Oxytocin

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8
Q

Releases neurotransmitters Norepinephrine and Epinephrine

A

Adrenal Medulla

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9
Q

Produces hormones called CORTICOSTERIODS

A

Adrenal Cortex

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10
Q

Increase the availability of glucose

A

GLUCOCORTICOIDS

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11
Q

synthetic steroid identical to cortisol

A

Hydrocortisone

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12
Q

oral therapy for chronic adrenal
insufficiency

A

Cortisone

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13
Q

Used to diagnose Cushing’s syndrome

A

Dexamethasone

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14
Q

Synthetic salt of T4

A

Levothyroxine (Synthroid, Levoxyl, Levothroid)

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15
Q

T3 and T4

A

Thyroid desiccated (Armour Thyroid)

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16
Q

T3

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Liothyronine (Cytomel)

17
Q

a group of metabolic
disorders of fat, carbohydrate, and
protein metabolism that results from
defects in insulin secretion, insulin action
(sensitivity), or both

A

Diabetes mellitus

18
Q

Secretes digestive
enzymes

A

Pancreas

19
Q

used for glycemic control of diabetes
mellitus (type 1, type 2, gestational) to prevent
complications.

A

Insulin

20
Q

If abrupt onset, the client will experience SNS symptoms, such as
tachycardia, palpitations, diaphoresis, and shakiness. If gradual onset, the client will experience PNS symptoms,
such as headache, tremors, and weakness

A

Hypoglycemia

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