Endocrine Drugs Flashcards

1
Q

What is nervous system?

A

A collection of glands and tissues that secrete hormones into the bloodstream.

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How nervous system works?

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It works by sending messenger such as neurotransmitter to send out responses and to collect stimuli from the outside world.

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3
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What are the 3 common type of hormones?

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Peptide hormones, Steroid hormones, Amine hormones

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4
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Describe Peptide hormones

A

Form of protien that has an amino acid containing

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5
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It is known to produce ADH or Antidioretic hormones or Vasopressin

A

Posterior pituitary

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6
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A gland/tissue that the target is kidney

A

Adrenal Cortex

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7
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What is the role of Somastostatin Aginist?

A

It is inhibit growth hormones

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8
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What are the example of Corticosteroids?

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Androgens, glucorticosteriods, mineralocorticoids

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9
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What are the nursing assessment for thyroid replacement medication?

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History of allergy, addison’s dse, acute MI and baseline Vs, ECG

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10
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How long of short acting and long acting insulin mixture

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Mixture are stable ‘til 28th day

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