ENDOCRINE DRUGS (FINALS) Flashcards

1
Q

The body produces a chemical called HORMONES that Affects particular cells’ or organs’ or organ systems’ activity.

A

chemical

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2
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A complementary to nervous system in controlling body

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ENDOCRINE SYSTEM

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3
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What are diabetes mellitus’ s/sx?

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Sustained hyperglycemia
Polyuria
Polydipsia
Ketonuria
Weight loss

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4
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What kind of hormone cannot be administered orally due to GIT proteolytic enzymes?

A

Peptide hormone

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5
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creates the hormones known as

A

Corticosteriods

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6
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a kind of insulin with a 5–15 minute onset time.

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Rapid-Acting (Humalog)

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7
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What are Oxytocin’s contraindications?

A

non-vertex fetal presentation and fetal distress.

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8
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Used to diagnose Cushing’s syndrome

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Dexamethasone

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9
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A type of hormone that is effective when injected.

A

Steroid hormone

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10
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Examples of a Peptide Hormones

A

Corticotrophins and growth hormone

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11
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the one that was created using tryptophan and tyrosine as building blocks

A

Amine Hormones

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12
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It hinders phagocyte function and prevents antibody formation.

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Immunosuppressive

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13
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What gland is in charge of producing growth hormone?

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Anterior Pituitary

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14
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What organs does ADH/Vasopressin Hormone target?

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kidneys and arterioles

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15
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What type II diabetes anti-diabetic medications are there?

A

Sulphonylureas
Biguanides
Alpha-Glucosidae Inhibitors
Thiazolidinediones

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16
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Name three typical hormones.

A

Peptide, Steroid and Amine

17
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What kind of hormone cannot be administered orally due to GIT proteolytic enzymes?

A

Peptide hormone

18
Q

What medications encourage bone and tissue growth?

A

Somatrem [Protropin] and Somatropin [Humatrope]

19
Q

releases norepinephrine and epinephrine, two neurotransmitters.

A

Adrenal Medulla

20
Q

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

A

Lipoatrophy