Endocrine I Flashcards
most negative feedback inhibition of hormones is reversible, except what?
prolonged glucocorticoid therapy
which pancreatic cells release insulin into the blood when blood glucose levels rise?
beta cells
which pancreatic cells release glucagon into the blood when blood glucose levels drop?
alpha cells
insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus that results in no circulating insulin; needs insulin replacement
type 1 DM
what is type 1 diabetes mellitus also known as?
juvenile-onset diabetes
insulin resistance with relative insulin deficiency, but enough present to prevent ketoacidosis
type 2 DM
what is type 2 DM also known as?
non-insulin dependent DM
adult-onset DM
what are the first 3 things to try before insulin, in patients with type 2 DM?
oral Rx
diet
exercise
diabetes of non-pancreatic cause; can be drug induced
type 3 DM
what are 3 drug types that can cause type 3 DM?
glucocorticoids
immunosuppressants
atypical antipsychotics
gestational DM; glucose intolerance at onset or recognition of pregnancy
type 4 DM
a patient presents with polyuria, polydipsia, and fatigue. what are they likely experiencing?
acute hyperglycemia
a patient presents with capillary damage, neuropathy, decreased gastric emptying, arterial narrowing, PVD, and increased risk of infections. what are they likely experiencing?
chronic hyperglycemia
what should be monitored to manage hyperglycemia?
HbA1c
what does insulin inhibit? (2)
glycogenolysis
lipolysis
how does GLUT-4 and exercise help with hyperglycemia?
increases cellular uptake of glucose into muscles and fat
what are different insulin dosage regimens designed to mimic?
prandial and basal release of insulin from the pancreas
what is a bolus of insulin used for and what is the dose based on (3)?
postprandial hyperglycemia
BG, carbohydrate content, and concurrent activity
what can inhaled insulin cause? (3)
cough
decreased PFT
lung cancer
in which patient is inhaled insulin contraindicated in?
patients with COPD
what are 2 things that can cause hypoglycemia when taking meds?
dose
mismatch between maximal peak activity and food intake
what can exacerbate hypoglycemia? (2)
exercise
alcohol
what is the order in which to take medication to treat hypoglycemia?
Test blood
Inject insulin
Eat food
TIE
a patient presents with tachycardia, sweating, blurred vision, feeling warm, trembling, confusion, drowsiness, and weakness. what are they likely experiencing?
hypoglycemia
what drug class can mask the symptoms of hypoglycemia?
beta blocker
side effects that are common in bovine and porcine injections
lipohypertrophy
lipoatrophy
what are 4 main side effects that can present while using hypoglycemics to control hyperglycemia?
hypoglycemia
lipohypertrophy
lipoatrophy
weight gain
gut hormones (like glucagon-like peptide - GLP-1) that stimulate insulin release upon food intake; extent of release is proportional to glucose level
incretins
drug class that increases gene expression for GLUT-1 and GLUT-4 = increase glucose uptake, increase tissue sensitivity to insulin, and decrease hepatic glucose production
thiazolidinediones (glitazones)
-zone
glitazones (thiazolidinediones)
2 drug classes that stimulate insulin release from pancreas
sulfonylureas
meglitinides
which sulfonylurea causes hypoglycemia risk in elderly patients?
chlorpropamide
why should patients avoid alcohol if they take a 1st generation sulfonylurea?
can cause disulfiram reaction
-mide
1st gen sulfonylureas
4 G’s
2nd gen sulfonylureas
what are 4 ADR of sulfonylureas?
sulfonylureas give me hypoglycemia, diarrhea (GI disturbances), and
photosensitivity (PK DDI)
if a patient is taking a sulfonylurea, what should we educate about? (2)
sunscreen use
avoid alcohol
drug class that has a rapid onset and short DOA, and is used for patients with postprandial hyperglycemia
meglitinides
-nide
meglitinides
what are 3 ADR that can occur while taking a meglitinide?
Meg likes to eat so she has weight gain, but also hypoglycemia
(PK DDI)
first line medication for hyperglycemia that has the least potential of causing hypoglycemia
metformin (biguanide class)