Endocrine Drugs

Question 1

A prescription medicine used to for Differential Diagnosis of Cushing Syndrome

Answer 1

Acthrel

Question 2

Used to treat disorders affecting the heart and blood vessels, such as coronary artery disease, chest discomfort, excessive blood pressure, and congestive heart failure (CHF).

Answer 2

Arginine

Question 3

Used to start labor, encourage placenta delivery, and stop postpartum bleeding

Answer 3

Oxytocin

Question 4

A strong inducer of anterior pituitary adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH) release. In order to distinguish between a pituitary source and an ectopic source of excessive ACTH secretion, it is used as a diagnostic tool to assess the condition of the pituitary-adrenal axis.

Answer 4

Corticorelin

Question 5

For Injection is a manufactured version of a specific naturally occurring substance produced by the body (ACTH) used to identify issues with the adrenal glands.

Answer 5

Cortrosyn

Question 6

Utilized to treat a variety of skin diseases’ redness, swelling, itching, and irritation.

Answer 6

Hydrocortisone

Question 7

Often known as steroids, are an anti-inflammatory medicine. They’re prescribed for a wide range of conditions.

Answer 7

Corticosteroids

Question 8

Provide treatment for the body’s irritated areas. It is used to treat a wide range of ailments, including inflammation (swelling), severe allergies, adrenal issues, arthritis, asthma, kidney issues, skin conditions, and multiple sclerosis flare-ups.

Answer 8

Dexamethasone

Question 9

Utilized as a treatment for hypothyroidism, which is a condition when the thyroid gland does not generate enough thyroid hormone.

Answer 9

Levothyroxine

Question 10

Used to treat hyperthyroidism, a condition brought on by the overproduction of thyroid hormone by the thyroid gland.

Answer 10

Methimazole