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Endocrine Drugs Flashcards

1
Q

a chemical substance produced in the body that controls and regulates
the activity of certain cells or organs.

A

Hormones

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2
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Types of Hormones

A

Peptide, steroid, amine hormones

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3
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Indications of drugs acting on the endocrine glands

A

-Provide symptomatic relief
-Diagnostic tool to detect pathophysiological endocrine states

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4
Q

Types of Insulin

A

-Rapid Acting
-Short Acting
-Intermediate Acting
-Long Acting

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5
Q

A 60 year old patient was diagnosed with diabetes mellitus and has a low insulin level. What type of diabetes mellitus does the patient have?

A

Type II

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6
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What happens when you administer lower doses of Iodine solutions?

A

Formation of thyroid hormones

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7
Q

Produces corticosteroids

A

Adrenal cortex

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8
Q

What hormone/drug is used for glycemic control of diabetes
mellitus (type 1, type 2, gestational) to prevent
complications?

A

Insulin

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9
Q

PTU + Anticoagulants increases the risk for?

A

bleeding

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10
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Antithyroid Agents

A

-Thiomides
-Iodine solutions

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11
Q

What organ produces the hormone Levothyroxine (T4) and Triiodothyronine (T3)?

A

Thyroid Gland

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12
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Adverse effect of Glucagon

A

GI Distress

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13
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What do you have to assess when administering Glucocorticoids?

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Baseline VS, potassium, blood sugar, drugs, weight

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14
Q

Releases neurotransmitters Norepinephrine and Epinephrine

A

Adrenal Medulla

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15
Q

What hormone/drug is used to promote lung maturation in premature infants?

A

Glucocorticoids

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16
Q

Drug used for emergency management of hypoglycemic reactions, such as insulin overdose in clients who are unable to
take oral glucose

A

Glucagon

17
Q

Duration of Short Acting Insulin

A

3-4 hours

18
Q

Onset of Long Acting Insulin

A

4-8 hours

19
Q

Oral therapy for chronic adrenal insufficiency

A

Cortisone

20
Q

Somatrem [Protropin], Somatropin [Humatrope] is a?

A

Growth Hormone

(LEC) Pharmacology - Finals (3 decks)

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