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
