Endocrine Drugs

Question 1

OXYTOCIN

Answer 1

Used to initiate labor, promote delivery of placenta and control post-partum hemorrhage

Question 2

Adrenal Medulla

Answer 2

Releases neurotransmitters Norepinephrine and Epinephrine

Question 3

Adrenal Cortex

Answer 3

Produces hormones called CORTICOSTERIODS

Question 4

Diabetes mellitus

Answer 4

is a group of metabolic disorders of fat, carbohydrate, and protein metabolism that results from defects in insulin secretion, insulin action (sensitivity), or both

Question 5

Insulin

Answer 5

is used for glycemic control of diabetes mellitus (type 1, type 2, gestational) to prevent complications.

Question 6

BIGUANIDES

Answer 6

Decreases glucose production by the liver; increase tissue response to insulin

Question 7

ALPHA-GLUCOSIDAE INHIBITORS

Answer 7

Reduces rate starches are broken down and absorbed; decreases post-prandial rise in blood glucose

Question 8

THIAZOLIDINEDIONES

Answer 8

Decrease insulin resistance,increase glucose uptake and decrease glucose production in liver ¡Causes hypoglycemia

Question 9

GLIPTINS

Answer 9

Increases insulin release, reduces glucagon release

Question 10

GLUCOCORTICOIDS

Answer 10

Increase the availability of glucose and potent immunosuppressants used to prevent organ-transplant rejection