Endocrine Drugs Flashcards

1
Q

It is used to initiate labor, promote the delivery of the placenta, and control post-partum hemorrhage and it also used to promote breastmilk let-down

A

Oxytocin

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2
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What are the three types of hormones?

A

Peptide Hormones
Steroid Hormones
Amine Hormones

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3
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These are chemical substances produced in the body responsible for controlling and regulating the activity of cells or organs.

A

Hormones

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4
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This system complements the nervous system in controlling the body and is known as the collection of glands and tissues that secrete hormones into the bloodstream.

A

Endocrine System

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5
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What hormone of the posterior pituitary gland has effects of inhibiting urine production; vasoconstriction?

A

ADH/ Vasopressin

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6
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Adrenal Medulla releases neurotransmitters Norepinephrine and Epinephrine while Adrenal Cortex Produces hormones called?

A

Corticosteroids

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7
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It is an extreme sense of thirst or a constant desire to hydrate.

A

Polydipsia

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8
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It is used to promote lung maturation in premature infants.

A

Glucocorticoids

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9
Q

What GLAND/TISSUE has an effect on the Regulation of metabolic rate and promotion of body growth?

A

Thyroid

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10
Q

One unfavorable outcome that you’re going to apply here is rotating the injection site.

A

Lipoatrophy

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11
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It is used to diagnose Cushing’s syndrome.

A

Dexamethasone

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12
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What hormone of the Adrenal Medulla has an effect on an Increase in BP, blood
glucose and bronchodilation?

A

Adrenaline

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13
Q

It inhibits growth hormones and has effects on a variety of systems.

A

Somatostatin Agonists

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14
Q

This is an oral therapy for chronic adrenal insufficiency.

A

Cortisone

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15
Q

These hormones are in charge of promoting bone and tissue growth.

A

Growth Hormone

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16
Q

Thyroid produces (T4) Levothyroxine and (T3) _______

A

Triiodothyronine

17
Q

It is a feeling of drowning of drowsiness because of drinking too much water.

A

Water Intoxication

18
Q

What type of Diabetes Mellitus is insulin-dependent and start in childhood and can reduce then absent later in life?

A

Type 1

19
Q

It is one of the hormones that regulate calcium.

A

Calcitonin

20
Q

It is the one that is synthesized from the amino acids tryptophan of tyrosine.

A

Amine Hormones