Endocrine Drugs

Question 1

Growth hormone is released by:

Answer 1

Anterior Pituitary Gland

Question 2

Somatrem (Protropin) & Somatropin (Humatrope) are drugs acting on:

Answer 2

Anterior Pituitary Gland

Question 3

Growth Hormone Inhibiting Hormone (GHIH) can also be called as:

Answer 3

Somatostatin Agonist

Question 4

Anti Diuretic Hormone (Vasopressin) is drug acting on:

Answer 4

Posterior Pituitary Gland

Question 5

It is acting on Posterior Pituitary Gland and is used to initiate labor:

Answer 5

Oxytocin

Question 6

Neurotransmitters released in the Adrenal Medulla

Answer 6

Epinephrine & Norepinephrine

Question 7

Adrenal Cortex produces hormones called:

Answer 7

Corticosteroids

Question 8

Name the three (3) types of Corticosteroids

Answer 8

Glucocorticoid
Mineralocorticoid
Gonadocorticoid

Question 9

A Glucocorticoid that is a synthetic steroid identical to cortisol

Answer 9

Hydrocortisone

Question 10

This is for oral therapy for chronic adrenal insufficiency

Answer 10

Cortisone

Question 11

This type of drug is effective when given parenterally (injected)

Answer 11

Steroids

Question 12

This type of drug is not advised to give orally because of proteolytic enzymes in the GI

Answer 12

Peptide

Question 13

This gland produces Levothyroxine (T4) & Triiodothyronine (T3)

Answer 13

Thyroid Gland

Question 14

An Antithyroid Agent used to prevent formation if thyroid hormone.

Answer 14

Thioamides

Question 15

It is recommended when the patient is taking Iodine orally.

Answer 15

Use of straw (Because Iodine can stain teeth and has strong metallic taste)