Endocrine Drugs Flashcards
What are the contraindications of SOMATOSTATIN AGONISTS?
The contraindication of Somatostatin Agonists are Hypersensitivity, Pregnancy, Lactation
What are the 5 things that a nurse must do in Nursing Process?
Obtain baseline V/S, I&O, Height and Weight, Assess for allergic reactions, Monitor patient fluid volume, Monitor nasal passages if given intranasally, Monitor blood sugar
What is Glucocorticoids? And what are its uses?
Glucocorticoid is any of a group of corticosteroids which are involved in the metabolism of carbohydrates, proteins, and fats and have anti-inflammatory activity.
The uses of Glucocorticoids is that it increases the availability of glucose, it is a potent immunosuppressants that is used to prevent organ-transplant rejection, and also used to promote lung maturation in premature infants.
What are homones?
Hormones are a chemical substance produced in the body that controls and regulates the activity of certain cells or organs.
What are the 3 hormones that controls and regulates the activity of certain cells or organs?
The 3 hormones are Peptide hormones, Steroid hormones, and Amine hormones.
What are the drugs that acts on endocrine system in Thyroid?
Antithyroid Agents; Thioamides. They are Propylthiouracil (Ptu), Methimazole (Tapazole)
What are the signs for Diebetes Mellitus?
Sustained hyperglycemia, Polyuria, Polydipsia, Ketonuria, Weight loss.
What is the Physiology of Insulin?
Glucose is one of the principal fuels used by our body [broken down to ATP], After absorption in the intestines, routed to the liver, Hepatocytes converts it to GLYCOGEN for storage.
What are the reminders of Insulin?
Not all insulins available as clear solutions are short-acting and can be adm IV, Not all can be mixed with other insulins, ONLY NPH is appropriate for mixing with short-acting insulin, Withdraw short-acting first, mixtures are stable til28thday.
What are the nursing interventions for
Lipodystrophy?
Adjust the client’s insulin dosage to meet insulin needs, Ensure adequate glucose is available at the time of onset of insulin and during all peak times, When mixing short-acting insulin with longer-acting insulin, draw the short-acting insulin up into the syringe first, then the longer-acting insulin, Do not administer short-acting insulins if they appear cloudy or discolored, Instruct clients to administer subcutaneous insulin in one general area to have consistent rates of absorption.
