Endocrine Drugs Flashcards

1
Q

It is a chemical substance produced in the body that controls and regulate the activity of a certain cells or organs?

A

Hormones

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2
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What are the 3 types of Hormones?

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Peptide, Steroid, and Amine Hormones

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3
Q

What hormone that stimulates growth in tissue and bone?

A

Growth Hormone

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4
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What drug that used in to initiate labor, promote delivery of placenta and it control post-partum hemorrhage?

A

Oxytocin

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5
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What class of corticosteroids increases the availability of glucose and used to promote lung maturation in premature infants?

A

Glucocortoids

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6
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What class of corticosteroids increases the availability of glucose and used to promote lung maturation in premature infants?

A

Glucocorticoids

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7
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What is the thyroid disease that caused by thyroid adenoma?

A

Hyperthyroidism

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8
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What is the drug that prevent the formation of thyroid hormone and inhibit conversion of T4 to T3?

A

Thioamides

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9
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What drug decrease the insulin resistance and increase glucose uptake and decrease glucose production in liver?

A

Thiazolidinediones

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10
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What drug is ineffective for hypoglycemia and used in caution for patients with cardiovascular disease?

A

Glucagon

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