Endocrine Drugs Flashcards

1
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Organ that produces insulin and glucagon

A

Pancreas

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2
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This drug is known to initiate labor, promote delivery of placenta and control post-partum hemorrhage

A

Oxytocin

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3
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It releases neurotransmitters Norepinephrine and Epinephrine

A

Adrenal Medulla

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4
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How do Adrenal Cortex works?

A

It produces hormones called Corticosteriods

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5
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What is the drug acting on adrenal cortex?

A

Corticoid

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6
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What is the function of glucocorticoid

A

Anti-inflammatory in all tissues, and control metabolism in muscle, fat, liver and bone. Glucocorticoids also affect vascular tone, and in the brain influence mood, behavior and sleep‒wakefulness cycles.

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7
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Give some nursing considerations for glucocorticoids?

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Baseline VS, potassium, blood sugar, drugs, weight,
Administer drug daily at 8-9 AM, Use of minimal doses for minimal amount of time. Taper doses when discontinuing.

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8
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What is the medicine used to treat an underactive thyroid gland (hypothyroidism)

A

Levothyroxine

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9
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Is a group of metabolic disorders of fat, carbohydrate, and protein metabolism that results from defects in insulin secretion, insulin action (sensitivity), or both

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Diabetes mellitus

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10
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What are the 3 P’s in diabetic ketoacidosis?

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Polydipsia: an increase in thirst. Polyuria: frequent urination. Polyphagia: a rise in appetite.

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