Endocrine Drugs Flashcards
The collection of glands and tissues that secrete hormones into the bloodstream works in conjunction with the nervous system to control the body.
The Endocrince System
A chemical that the body produces and that regulates the activity of particular cells or organs.
Hormones
A hormone that target the kidneys and regulates the body’s sodium balance.
Aldosterone
It stimulates growth in tissue and bone
Growth Hormone
Somatostatin Agonists is a growth hormone that inhibits
Hormone (GHIH)
Used to start labor, encourage placenta delivery, and stop postpartum bleeding
Oxytocin
Produces hormones called CORTICOSTERIODS
Adrenal Cortex
Used to promote lung maturation in premature infants
Glucocorticoids
Drug of choice for adrenocortical insufficiency
Hydrocortisone
Oral therapy for chronic adrenal insufficiency
Cortisone
Used to diagnose Cushing’s syndrome
Dexamethasone
Reduce phagocyte function and prevent the production of antibodies
Immunosuppressive
Monitor for HYPOKALEMIA is a nursing consideration in which class of corticosteroids
Mineralcorticoids
Use of minimal doses for minimal amount of time is a nursing consideration in which class of corticosteroids
Glucocorticoids
Produces Levothyroxine(T4) and Triiodothyronine(T3)
Thyroid
