Endocrine Medications

Question 1

Somatropin (humatrope/omnitrope)

Answer 1

Growth hormone - used to treat problems with the pituitary gland.

Question 2

Mecasermin (increlex)

Answer 2

Growth hormone - used to treat problems with the pituitary gland.

Question 3

Levothyroxine sodium (snythroid)

Answer 3

Thyroid hormone - helps control the metabolic rate, increase heat production and O2 consumption.

• increases the action of oral anti-coagulants and anti-depressants.
• reduces the action of insulin and oral hypoglycemic and decreases effectiveness of dilantin

Question 4

Methimazole (Tapizole)

Answer 4

Anti-thyroid hormone - inhibits the synthesis of thyroid hormone. Used in hyperthyroidism and Graves disease.

Question 5

Calcium acetate (PhosLo)

Answer 5

Calcium supplement

• used in caution when patient is on Digoxin as it increases risk of digoxin toxicity.
• used to treat parathyroid conditions

Question 6

Cholecaliferol

Answer 6

Vitamin D supplement

Question 7

Alendronate sodium (fosamax)

Answer 7

Used to treat parathyroid deficiency., increases risk of digoxin toxicity.
- should be swallowed whole with water 30 minutes prior to breakfast. Patient should remain upright for 30 minutes after taking.

Question 8

Cinacalcet hydrochloride (sensipar)

Answer 8

Hyperglycemia

Question 9

Paricalcitol (Zemplar)

Answer 9

Hyperglycemia

Question 10

Betamethasone

Answer 10

Glucocorticoid - affect glucose, protein and bone metabolism. Alter normal immune response, suppress inflammation, anti-inflammatory, anti-stress.

• use with caution in diabetic patients
• can mask the signs of infection
• increases the potency of medications taken concurrently.

Question 11

Dexamethasone

Answer 11

Glucocorticoid

Question 12

Prednisone, hydrocortisone, prednisole

Answer 12

Glucocorticoid

Question 13

Glipizide, glimipiridie

Answer 13

Sulfonylureas

Question 14

Metformin

Answer 14

Biguianide

Question 15

Novalog & humalog

Answer 15

Rapid acting insulin. Onset 15-20 min, peak1-3 hours, duration 3-5 hours.

Question 16

Humulin & novalin R

Answer 16

Short acting insulin. Onset 30 min, peak 2-4 hours, duration 5/5-7 hours.

Question 17

Humulin & and novalin N

Answer 17

Intermediate acting insulin. Onset 1/5 hours, peak 4-12 hours, duration 16-24 hours.

Question 18

Lantus

Answer 18

Long acting insulin. Onset 2-4 hours, no peak, duration 24 hours.

Question 19

Dilantin

Answer 19

Used to control seizures.

Question 20

Desmopressin & vasopressin

Answer 20

Anti-diuretic hormones - enhance water reabsorption in the kidneys.