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Endocrine Drugs Flashcards

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What are the main function of Endocrine System?

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  • Complements the nervous system in controlling the body
  • Collection of glands and tissues that secrete hormones into the bloodstream
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What are the target of ADH/ Vasopressin hormone

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Kidney and Arterioles

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What is the Effect of ADH/ Vasopressin hormone?

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It inhibits urine production; Vasoconstriction.

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What are the target of Growth Hormone?

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Liver and Adipose tissue

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What is the effect of Growth Hormone?

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It increases the secretion of IGF-I for bone and muscle growth.

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What are the target of Thyroid Hormone?

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Various Tissue

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What are the effect of Thyroid Hormone?

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The regulation of metabolic rate and promotion of body growth

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What is the target of Aldosterone?

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Kidney

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What is the effect of Aldosterone?

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It regulates the body’s sodium balance

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What are the target of Cortisol

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Various Tissues such as liver.

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What are the effects of Cortisol?

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It releases of glucose, amino acids and fatty acids into the blood.

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What are the target of Adrenaline?

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Various tissues such as heart, blood vessels and bronchioles.

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What are the effects of Adrenaline?

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Increase in BP, blood glucose and bronchodilation.

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What are the targets of Insulin and Glucagon?

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Various tissues such as liver and fat cells.

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What is the effect of Insulin and Glucagon?

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Regulation of blood glucose.

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What is the function of Adrenal Medulla?

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It releases neurotransmitters norepinephrine and epinephrine.

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What are the functions Adrenal Cortex

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  • It produces hormones called corticosteroids .
18
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Give 3 Nursing Interventions for administering thyroid hormones?

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  • It must administer before breakfast: single dose
  • Monitor cardiac response
  • Arrange for periodic blood tests,
  • Inform patient symptoms of thyrotoxicosis
19
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when we should administer Glipizide?

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Best taken 30 min prior to meal

20
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What should we instruct the client in taking Pioglitazone?

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Instruct the clients to take once a day, with or without food.

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