Endocrine Drugs Flashcards
Anja was taking insulin every day for her diabetes, but one day she forgot if she had already taken any, so she took another dose. Then one day she suddenly experienced tachycardia, palpitations, weakness, and tremors. What type of insulin complication was Anja experiencing?
Hypoglycemia
An organ whose function is to regulate the rate of metabolism and the growth and development of an individual What is this?
Thyroid
A substance that the body creates that regulates and controls the activity of particular cells or organs.
Hormones
What hormone does the pancreas have?
Insulin and Glucagon
A hormone that stimulates the development of bone and tissue.
Growth hormone
A drug that is being administered to a postpartum client or to promote delivery of palcenta.
Oxytocin
Nette has been experiencing sustained hyperglycemia, polyuria, polydipsia, ketonuria, and weight loss. What indication of complication does Nette have?
Diabetes Mellitus
What is a type of diabetes whose treatment is insulin replacement and whose onset is at a young age?
Type I
What do hepatocytes convert for storage?
Glycogen
What type of insulin has an onset of 4 to 5 hours and a duration of 22 to 24 hours?
Glargine
All the insulin that is available as a clear solutions are only short-acting.
False (not all insulin is a clear solutions are short-acting)
When is sitagliptin administered to the client?
Once a day (with or without food)
Panta has been experiencing irregular periods, anovulation, infertility, acne, and hirsutism. What condition could Panta have?
Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS)
Zap was taking insulin every day for her diabetes, but one day she forgot to inject it. One day she suddenly felt thirsty and hungry and noticed slow wound healing. What type of insulin complication was Zap experiencing?
Hyperglycemia
A drug that decreases glucagon release and increases insulin release.
Gliptins
