Endocrine Drugs Flashcards
What are the main function of Endocrine System?
- Complements the nervous system in controlling the body
- Collection of glands and tissues that secrete hormones into the bloodstream
What are the target of ADH/ Vasopressin hormone
Kidney and Arterioles
What is the Effect of ADH/ Vasopressin hormone?
It inhibits urine production; Vasoconstriction.
What are the target of Growth Hormone?
Liver and Adipose tissue
What is the effect of Growth Hormone?
It increases the secretion of IGF-I for bone and muscle growth.
What are the target of Thyroid Hormone?
Various Tissue
What are the effect of Thyroid Hormone?
The regulation of metabolic rate and promotion of body growth
What is the target of Aldosterone?
Kidney
What is the effect of Aldosterone?
It regulates the body’s sodium balance
What are the target of Cortisol
Various Tissues such as liver.
What are the effects of Cortisol?
It releases of glucose, amino acids and fatty acids into the blood.
What are the target of Adrenaline?
Various tissues such as heart, blood vessels and bronchioles.
What are the effects of Adrenaline?
Increase in BP, blood glucose and bronchodilation.
What are the targets of Insulin and Glucagon?
Various tissues such as liver and fat cells.
What is the effect of Insulin and Glucagon?
Regulation of blood glucose.
What is the function of Adrenal Medulla?
It releases neurotransmitters norepinephrine and epinephrine.
What are the functions Adrenal Cortex
- It produces hormones called corticosteroids .
Give 3 Nursing Interventions for administering thyroid hormones?
- It must administer before breakfast: single dose
- Monitor cardiac response
- Arrange for periodic blood tests,
- Inform patient symptoms of thyrotoxicosis
when we should administer Glipizide?
Best taken 30 min prior to meal
What should we instruct the client in taking Pioglitazone?
Instruct the clients to take once a day, with or without food.
