Endocrine Drugs Flashcards
It is a chemical subtance produced in the body that controls and regulates the activity of certain cells or organs
Hormones
What are the three types of hormones?
- Peptide hormones
- Steroid hormones
- Amine hormones
Oxytocin is used for?
- Used to initiate labor
- Promote delivery of placenta
- Control post-partum hemorrhage
Adrenal Cortex produces what hormone?
Corticosteroids
The nurse will administer glucocorticoids, why is it important to get the blood sugar level?
Glucocorticoids increases blood sugar level.
What is the therapeutic use of Levothyroxine?
It is a treatment for hypothyroidism and for emergency treatment of myxedema coma.
When should the nurse administer levothyroxine?
Before breakfast (single dose)
What is diabetes mellitus?
It is the production of large volume off glucose-rich urine.
What is the difference of type I and type II diabetes?
Type I:
- Occurs in childhood
- Autoimmune process
- Loss of beta cells
Type II:
- Occurs in 40’s
- The etiology is unkown; hereditary
- Insulin resistance and inappropriate insulin secretion.
What is the duration of a rapid-acting insulin?
2-4 hours
What is the duration of short-acting insulin?
3-4 hours
What is the duration of long-acting insulin?
24-36 hours
It is a noticeable and consistently decresing of fat in some regions of the body.
Lipodystrophy
The patient is taking glucagon. The patient asks the nurse what is the adverse effect, the nurse responds
Glucagon may cause GI distress
Intervention: Turn the clients on the side to prevent aspiration during
What does metformin do?
(PCOS medication)
It improves glucose tolerance ovulation and preganancy rates
