Endocrine Drugs Flashcards
HORMONES is a ____________ substance produced in the body that controls and regulates the activity of certain cells or organs.
chemical
What type of hormone that cannot be given orally because of proteolytic enzymes in the GIT?
Peptide hormone
What are the s/sx of diabetes mellitus?
- Sustained hyperglycemia
- Polyuria
- Polydipsia
- Ketonuria
- Weight loss
A type of insulin that have a 5-15 minutes onset.
Rapid-Acting (Humalog)
What are the contraindications of Oxytocin?
non-vertex fetal presentation and fetal distress.
A type of glucocorticoid used for oral therapy for chronic adrenal insufficiency.
Cortisone
A type of hormone that is effective when injected.
Steroid hormone
It impairs the ability of phagocytes and blocks the production of antibodies.
Immunosuppressive
What gland is responsible for growth hormone?
Anterior Pituitary
What are the target organs of ADH/Vasopressin Hormone?
kidneys and arterioles
What are the anti-diabetic drugs for type II diabetes?
- Sulphonylureas
- Biguanides
- Alpha-Glucosidae Inhibitors
- Thiazolidinediones
What are the drugs that stimulate growth in tissue and bone?
Somatrem [Protropin] and Somatropin [Humatrope]
_______________ releases neurotransmitters Norepinephrine and Epinephrine.
Adrenal Medulla
What are the hangover effects of Vasopressin?
tremor, sweating, vertigo, and headache
It is used to initiate labor, promote the delivery of the placenta, and control post-partum hemorrhage.
Oxytocin
