Endocrine Drugs Flashcards
What are the three types of hormones?
Peptide hormones
Steroids hormones
Amine hormones
These are biochemicals that the body produces and are in charge of regulating the function of certain cells or organs.
hormones
A support system for the nervous system in the body’s control
endocrine system
an extreme sense of thirst or a constant desire to hydrate
Polydipsia
hormones that regulates calcium
Calcitonin
One unfavorable outcome that you’re going to apply here is rotating the injection site
Lipoatrophy
inhibits growth hormone and has effects on a variety of systems.
Somatostatin Agonists
These hormones are in charge of promoting bone and tissue growth
Growth Hormone
the one that was created by synthesizing tryptophan and tyrosine from amino acids
Amine Hormones
What hormone of posterior pituitary gland that has effects of inhibiting urine production; vasoconstriction.
ADH/ Vasopressin
What gland/tissue has an effect on the Regulation of metabolic rate and promotion of body growth
Thyroid
What hormone of the Adrenal Medulla has an effect on an Increase in BP, blood
glucose and bronchodilation
Adrenaline
What drugs act on the posterior pituitary gland that is indicated in patients with Diabetes Insipidus [IV, Nasal Spray]; Hemorrhage, Post-operative abdominal distention.
ADH [Vasopressin],
Pitressin Synthetic,
Desmopressin
What drug acts on the posterior pituitary gland is used to initiate labor, promote the delivery of the placenta, and control post-partum hemorrhage and contraindicated in non-vertex fetal presentation, and fetal distress.
Oxytocin
Adrenal Medulla releases neurotransmitters Norepinephrine and Epinephrine while Adrenal Cortex Produces hormones called _________
Corticosteriods
