ENDOCRINE DRUGS Flashcards
1
Q
Provide insulin to promote transport of glucose
A
ANTI-DIABETIC AGENTS
2
Q
Blocks synthesis of thyroid hormone
A
ANTI-HYPERTHYROID AGENTS
3
Q
Iodine (Lugol’s Solution)
Methimazole (Tapazole)
Propylthiouracil (PTU)
A
ANTI-HYPERTHYROID AGENTS
4
Q
S/E of Iodine:
A
stains teeth, bitter taste
5
Q
Administer iodine preparations through
A
STRAW
6
Q
Stimulates the growth of practically all organs and tissues
A
GROWTH HORMONE
7
Q
Somatrem
Somatropin
Sandostatin
TREATS?
A
DWARFISM
8
Q
Helps distal renal tubules reabsorb water
A
ANTI-DIURETIC HORMONE (ADH)
9
Q
Lypressin
Vasopressin
TREATS?
A
Diabetes Insipidus