Endocrine Drugs Flashcards
What is nervous system?
A collection of glands and tissues that secrete hormones into the bloodstream.
How nervous system works?
It works by sending messenger such as neurotransmitter to send out responses and to collect stimuli from the outside world.
What are the 3 common type of hormones?
Peptide hormones, Steroid hormones, Amine hormones
Describe Peptide hormones
Form of protien that has an amino acid containing
It is known to produce ADH or Antidioretic hormones or Vasopressin
Posterior pituitary
A gland/tissue that the target is kidney
Adrenal Cortex
What is the role of Somastostatin Aginist?
It is inhibit growth hormones
What are the example of Corticosteroids?
Androgens, glucorticosteriods, mineralocorticoids
What are the nursing assessment for thyroid replacement medication?
History of allergy, addison’s dse, acute MI and baseline Vs, ECG
How long of short acting and long acting insulin mixture
Mixture are stable ‘til 28th day