Endocrine Drugs Flashcards
What are Hormones?
A chemical substance produced in the body that controls and regulates the activity of certain cells or organs.
What Does Adrenal Medulla do?
It Releases neurotransmitters Norepinephrine and Epinephrine
Does Glucocorticoids increase the availability of glucose?
Yes
What is the use of Thioamides?
Prevent Formation of thyroid hormone
What is Diabetes Mellitus?
Diabetes mellitus is a group of metabolic disorders of fat, carbohydrate, and protein metabolism that results from defects in insulin secretion, insulin action, or both.
Does the Production of large volumes of glucose-rich urine covered by Diabetes Mellitus?
Yes
Does fasting plasma glucose ≥126 mg/dL under Diabetes?
Yes, According to the Diagnosis of Diabetes it is under the criteria of diabetes.
What is the use of insulin?
Insulin is used for glycemic control of diabetes mellitus (type 1, type 2, gestational) to prevent complications.
Clients, who have type 2 diabetes mellitus may require insulin when?
-Oral antidiabetic medications, diet, and exercise are unable to control blood glucose levels.
-Severe renal or liver disease is present.
-Painful neuropathy is present.
-Experiencing severe stress such as infection and trauma.
-Undergoing emergency treatment of diabetes ketoacidosis (DKA) and hyperosmolar
What are the preparations for Lipodystrophy?
-Unopened vials –refrigerated; not frozen
-Vial in use –can be at room temp for up to 1 month
-No direct sunlight and extreme heat
Mixtures stable at room temp for 1 month; 3 months under refrigeration
What is the nursing intervention for Lipodysphy?
-Ensure adequate glucose is available at the time of onset of insulin and during all peak times.
Give one Antidiabetic Drug and its use
Biguanides- Decreases glucose production by the liver; increase tissue response to insulin
