Endocrine Drugs (Finals ) Flashcards

1
Q

what are the three types of hormones?

A

peptide hormones
steroids hormones
amine hormones

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2
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These are biochemicals that the body produces and are in charge of regulating the function of certain cells or organs.

A

hormones

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3
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a support system for the nervous system in the body’s control

A

endocrine system

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4
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Drowsiness, lethargy, bradycardia, nausea, skin rash

A

thyroid suppression’s negative effects

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5
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an extreme sense of thirst or a constant desire to hydrate

A

Polydipsia

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6
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Calcitonin

A

hormones that regulates calcium

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7
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One unfavorable outcome that you’re going to apply here is rotating the injection site

A

Lipoatrophy

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8
Q

inhibits growth hormone and has effects on a variety of systems.

A

Somatostatin Agonists

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9
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These hormones are in charge of promoting bone and tissue growth.

A

Growth Hormone

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10
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the one that was created by synthesizing tryptophan and tyrosine from amino acids

A

Amine Hormones

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11
Q

This treatment for chronic adrenal insufficiency is taken orally.

A

Cortisone

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12
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Corticotrophins and growth hormone

A

peptide hormones examples

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13
Q

For adrenocortical insufficiency, the preferred medication

A

Hydrocortisone

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14
Q

Dexamethasone

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is employed to identify Cushing’s

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15
Q

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

A

oxytocin

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16
Q

used to reduce inflammation and suppress the immune system.

A

Corticosteriods

17
Q

Epinephrine and Norepinephrine are released as a result.

A

Adrenal Medulla

18
Q

referred to as water poisoning, is a disruption of brain function brought on by consuming an excessive amount of water.

A

Water intoxication

19
Q

a condition in which your blood sugar (glucose) level is lower than the standard range

A

hypoglacemia

20
Q

represent a class of medications utilized in the treatment of type 2 diabetes mellitus.

A

Sulfonylureas