ENDOCRINE DRUGS (FINALS) Flashcards
The body produces a chemical called HORMONES that Affects particular cells’ or organs’ or organ systems’ activity.
chemical
A complementary to nervous system in controlling body
ENDOCRINE SYSTEM
What are diabetes mellitus’ s/sx?
Sustained hyperglycemia
Polyuria
Polydipsia
Ketonuria
Weight loss
What kind of hormone cannot be administered orally due to GIT proteolytic enzymes?
Peptide hormone
creates the hormones known as
Corticosteriods
a kind of insulin with a 5–15 minute onset time.
Rapid-Acting (Humalog)
What are Oxytocin’s contraindications?
non-vertex fetal presentation and fetal distress.
Used to diagnose Cushing’s syndrome
Dexamethasone
A type of hormone that is effective when injected.
Steroid hormone
Examples of a Peptide Hormones
Corticotrophins and growth hormone
the one that was created using tryptophan and tyrosine as building blocks
Amine Hormones
Q
It hinders phagocyte function and prevents antibody formation.
Immunosuppressive
What gland is in charge of producing growth hormone?
Anterior Pituitary
What organs does ADH/Vasopressin Hormone target?
kidneys and arterioles
What type II diabetes anti-diabetic medications are there?
Sulphonylureas
Biguanides
Alpha-Glucosidae Inhibitors
Thiazolidinediones
Name three typical hormones.
Peptide, Steroid and Amine
What kind of hormone cannot be administered orally due to GIT proteolytic enzymes?
Peptide hormone
What medications encourage bone and tissue growth?
Somatrem [Protropin] and Somatropin [Humatrope]
releases norepinephrine and epinephrine, two neurotransmitters.
Adrenal Medulla
One unfavorable outcome that you’re going to apply here is rotating the injection site
Lipoatrophy
