Endocrine Drugs Flashcards
Collection of glands and tissues that secrete hormones into the bloodstream
Endocrine System
A chemical substance produced in the body that controls and regulates the activity of certain cells or organs
Hormones
Stimulates growth in tissue and bone
Growth Hormone
Used to initiate labor, promote delivery of placenta, and control post-partum hemorrhage
Oxytocin
Releases neurotransmitters Norepinephrine and Epinephrine
Adrenal Medulla
Produces hormones called CORTICOSTEROIDS
Adrenal Cortex
Increase the availability of glucose
Glucocorticoids
Derived from the Greek word for fountain and Latin for honey
Diabetes Mellitus
TRUE OR FALSE: Glucose is one of the principal fuels used by our body.
True
Secretes digestive enzymes.
Pancreas
TRUE OR FALSE: All insulins available as clear as solutions are short-acting and can be adm IV
False
A condition in which your blood sugar (glucose) level is lower than the standard range.
Hypoglycemia
TRUE OR FALSE: Increase insulin sensitivity and decreases insulin levels» lowers androgen levels
True
Levothyroxine (Synthroid, Levothroid, Levoxyl) is an example of what kind of drug and is used to treat what?
Thyroid replacement, hypothyroidism
Precautions when using glucocorticoids.
Gastritis, ulcer disease, Diabetes, Heart, liver, renal disease
