Endocrine Drugs

Question 1

These are the glands that release glucose, amino acids, and fatty acids into the blood. These glands target various tissues and the liver.

Answer 1

Adrenal Cortex

Question 2

Drug that is used to initiate labor, promote delivery of placenta, and control post - partum hemorrhage.

Answer 2

Oxytocin

Question 3

It is used to diagnose Cushing’s Syndrome and treatment for non-endocrine disorders

Answer 3

Dexamethasone

Question 4

What hormone is being secreted by the thyroid gland?

Answer 4

Calcitonin

Question 5

The thyroid gland regulates the rate of __________.

Answer 5

metabolism

Question 6

What drug is best to treat hypothyroidism?

Answer 6

Levothyroxine

Question 7

This is a disease that is caused by the production of large volume off glucose - rich urine.

Answer 7

Diabetes Mellitus

Question 8

The two types of Diabetes Mellitus are:

Answer 8

Type I and Type II

Question 9

How many types of Insulin are there?

Answer 9

4 types

Question 10

The type of Insulin that has the onset of 2-4 hours, peaks within 4-8 hours, and with the duration of 18-24 hours.

Answer 10

Intermediate-Acting Insulin

Question 11

A friend of yours is complaining about her irregular periods, acne, and she said that she has been noticing unusual hair growth on her face and body. With the her signs and symptoms, what could she possibly have?

Answer 11

Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS)

Question 12

An emergency drug that is used to treat hypoglycemia.

Answer 12

Glucagon (injection)