Endocrine Drugs

Question 1

What kind of medication is used to trigger labor?

a. Vasopressin
b. Sandostatin
c. Somatostatin
d. Oxytocin

Answer 1

d. Oxytocin

Question 2

Which one is the adverse effect of oxytocin?

a. Hypertension
b. Hyposensitivity
c. Cardiovascular spasm
d. GI distress

Answer 2

c. Cardiovascular spasm

Question 3

Which medicine serves as an example of one that promotes bone and tissue growth?

a. Lanreotide
b. Protropin
c. Epinephrine
d. Norepinephrine

Answer 3

b. Protropin

Question 4

Which one is the adverse effect of growth hormone?

a. Fluid retention
b. Nausea
c. Water intoxication
d. Headache

Answer 4

a. Fluid retention

Question 5

What is the use of Glucocorticoids?

a. To aid preterm newborns’ lungs in maturing.
b. Oral treatment for persistent adrenal insufficiency.
c. Artificial cortisol-like steroid.
d. For identifying Cushing’s condition.

Answer 5

a. To aid preterm newborns’ lungs in maturing.

Question 6

What is the use of Hydrocortisone?

a. To aid preterm newborns’ lungs in maturing.
b. Oral treatment for persistent adrenal insufficiency.
c. Artificial cortisol-like steroid.
d. For identifying Cushing’s condition.

Answer 6

c. Artificial cortisol-like steroid.

Question 7

What is the use of Cortisone?

a. To aid preterm newborns’ lungs in maturing.
b. Oral treatment for persistent adrenal insufficiency.
c. Artificial cortisol-like steroid.
d. For identifying Cushing’s condition.

Answer 7

b. Oral treatment for persistent adrenal insufficiency.

Question 8

What is the use of Dexamethasone?

a. To aid preterm newborns’ lungs in maturing.
b. Oral treatment for persistent adrenal insufficiency.
c. Artificial cortisol-like steroid.
d. For identifying Cushing’s condition.

Answer 8

d. For identifying Cushing’s condition.

Question 9

What is Humulin R?

Answer 9

Rapid acting insulin drug

Question 10

What is Humulin N?

Answer 10

Intermediate-Acting Insulin Drugs