Endocrine Drugs Flashcards
Complements the
nervous system in
controlling the body
Endocrine System
A chemical substance produced in the body that controls and regulates
the activity of certain cells or organs.
Hormones
Hormones that are made of small chains of amino acids.
Peptide Hormones
a group of substances derived from cholesterol which exert a wide range of effects on processes such as growth, metabolism, and sexual differentiation.
Steroid Hormones
This is derivatives of amino acids and some are soluble in blood.
Amine Hormones
Stimulates growth in tissue and bone
Growth Hormone
Used to initiate labor, promote delivery of placenta and control post-partum
hemorrhage
Oxytocin
Releases neurotransmitters Norepinephrine and Epinephrine
Adrenal Medulla
Produces hormones called CORTICOSTERIODS
Adrenal Cortex
Increase the availability of glucose
GLUCOCORTICOIDS
synthetic steroid identical to cortisol
Hydrocortisone
oral therapy for chronic adrenal
insufficiency
Cortisone
Used to diagnose Cushing’s syndrome
Dexamethasone
Synthetic salt of T4
Levothyroxine (Synthroid, Levoxyl, Levothroid)
T3 and T4
Thyroid desiccated (Armour Thyroid)
T3
Liothyronine (Cytomel)
a group of metabolic
disorders of fat, carbohydrate, and
protein metabolism that results from
defects in insulin secretion, insulin action
(sensitivity), or both
Diabetes mellitus
Secretes digestive
enzymes
Pancreas
used for glycemic control of diabetes
mellitus (type 1, type 2, gestational) to prevent
complications.
Insulin
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
Hypoglycemia
