Endocrine Drugs Flashcards
These arechemical substancethat the body produces toregulates the activity of certain cells or organs.
hormones
ADH and Vasopressin Hormones inhibits urine production and vasoconstriction. Where it is found?
Posterior Pituitary
What does Thyroid Gland produces?
Thyroid Hormone
Why does Peptide cannot be give orally?
Proteolytic enzymes are found in the Gastrointestinal Tract.
It stimulates growth in tissues and bone.
Growth Hormone
What are the possible adverse effects of Somatostatin Agonists?
GI distress, constipation\ diarrhea, Flatulence, nausea, acute cholecystitis.
What drug is used to initiate labor, promote delivery of placenta an to control post-partum hemorrhage?
Oxytocin
What is the indication of Iodine solution in Thyroid?
it destroy Thyroid tissue
Type I diabetes onset is mostly on ?
Childhood
It is broken down to ATP ( Adenosine Triphosphate) and one of the principal fuels used by our body.
Glucose
what is the physiological function of pancreas?
it secretes digestive enzymes. Releases insulin and glucagon from the islets of Langerhans.
what is the expected Pharmacological action of drugs for diabetes?
Promotes cellular uptake of glucose (decreases glucose levels) Converts glucose into glycogen Moves potassium into cells (along with glucose)
what is the therapeutic use of Insulin?
Insulin is used for glycemic control of diabetes mellitus (type 1, type 2, gestational) to prevent complications.
How to prevent lipodystrophy while using Insulin?
Inject the insulin by rotating the injection sites.
How to properly store Insulin in vials?
- do not put it directly to sunlight and extreme heat
-Vial in use –can be at room temp for up to 1 month
-Unopened vials –refrigerated; not frozen
