Endocrine Drugs Flashcards
A chemical substance produced in the body that controls and regulates the activity of certain cells or organs
Hormones
What is the effect of Cortisol?
Release of glucose, amino acids and fatty acids into the blood
What is the effect of Thyroid Hormone?
Regulation of metabolic rate and promotion of body growth
It cannot be given orally because of proteolytic enzymes in the GIT
Peptide hormones
Adverse effects of SOMATOSTATIN AGONISTS
GI distress, constipation/ diarrhea, flatulence, nausea, acute cholecystitis
Indication of ADH [Vasopressin], Pitressin Synthetic, Desmopressin
Diabetes Insipidus [IV, Nasal Spray]; Hemorrhage, Post-operative abdominal distention
Drug used to initiate labor, promote delivery of placenta and control post-partum hemorrhage
OXYTOCIN
Contraindication of Oxytocin
non-vertex fetal presentation, fetal distress
It releases neurotransmitters Norepinephrine and Epinephrine
Adrenal Medulla
It produces hormones called CORTICOSTERIODS
Adrenal Cortex
It Increase the availability of glucose ¡Potent immunosuppressants used to prevent organ-transplant rejection ¡Used to promote lung maturation in premature infants
GLUCOCORTICOIDS
oral therapy for chronic adrenal insufficiency
Cortisone
Used to diagnose Cushing’s syndrome
Dexamethasone
Give three nursing considerations for Glucocorticoids
Baseline VS, potassium, blood sugar, drugs, weight
Administer drug daily at 8-9 AM.
Use of minimal doses for minimal amount of time.
Taper doses when discontinuing.
Arrange for á dosage when patient is under stress.
Protect from infection.
Do not give live virus.
Therapeutic Uses of Thyroid Hormone
Thyroid hormone replacement is used for treatment of hypothyroidism (all ages, all forms)
Thyroid hormones are used for the emergency treatment of myxedema coma (IV route).
