Endocrine Drugs

Question 1

this drug cannot be given orally because of proteolytic enzymes in the GIT

Answer 1

PEPTIDE

Question 2

This is the drug that we used to initiate labor, promote the delivery of the placenta, and control postpartum hemorrhage. this is also used to promote breastmilk let down

Answer 2

OXYTOCIN

Question 3

Preferred drug for adrenocortical insufficiency

Answer 3

Hydrocortisone

Question 4

what type of insulin is the only appropriate for mixing with short-acting insulin?

Answer 4

Neutral Protamine Hagedorn (NPH) insulin

Question 5

This drug decreases insulin resistance,increase glucose uptake and decrease glucose production in liver but can cause hypoglycemia

Answer 5

THIAZOLIDINEDIONES

Question 6

This drug is used to treat thyroid hormone deficiency (hypothyroidism)

Answer 6

Levothyroxine

Question 7

Increases blood glucose levels by increasing the breakdown of glycogen into glucose, decreasing glycogen synthesis enhances the synthesis of glucose

Answer 7

HYPERGLYCEMIC AGENT: GLUCAGON

Question 8

These are acting on the posterior pituitary gland and are used to treat diabetes Insipidus, Hemorrhage, and Post-operative abdominal distention

Answer 8

ADH [Vasopressin], PitressinSynthetic, Desmopressin

Question 9

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

Answer 9

Diabetes mellitus

Question 10

Somatrem (Protropin) and Somatropin (Humatrope) are the drugs that are acting in what gland?

Answer 10

ANTERIOR PITUITARY GLAND

Question 11

this increases insulin release, and reduces glucagon release

Answer 11

Sitagliptin

Question 12

Used to promote lung maturation in premature infants

Answer 12

GLUCOCORTICOIDS

Question 13

this antidiabetic drug decreases glucose production by the liver; increase tissue response to insulin

Answer 13

BIGUANIDES: metformin

Question 14

one of the principal fuels used by our body

Answer 14

Glucose

Question 15

Used to diagnose Cushing’s syndrome and Treatment of non-endocrine disorders

Answer 15

Dexamethasone

Question 16

What hormone stimulates growth in tissue and bone?

Answer 16

GROWTH HORMONE

Question 17

should you administer short-acting insulins if they appear cloudy or discolored? yes or no?

Answer 17

NO

Question 18

This type of insulin has an onset of 2-4 hours and peaks 4-8 hours, the duration of this insulin is 18-24 hours

Answer 18

Intermediate–Acting( NPH, Lente)

Question 19

these drugs are an antithyroid agent and they prevent formation of thyroid hormone and Inhibit conversion of T4 to T3

Answer 19

Propylthiouracil (Ptu) and Methimazole (Tapazole)

Question 20

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

Answer 20

Insulin