Endocrine Meds

Question 1

Thyroid

Answer 1

secretes T3 and T4

Question 2

Adrenal Glands

Answer 2

regulate electrolytes, fluid volume and secretes steroids

Question 3

Pituitary Gland

Answer 3

Master gland

Question 4

Hypothyroidism S/S

Answer 4

cold intolerance, myxedema, lethargy

Question 5

Levothyroxine Sodium (Synthroid)

Answer 5

used for hypothyroidism, goiter and hashimoto

Question 6

Synthroid SE

Answer 6

anorexia, weight loss, tachycardia

Question 7

Synthroid teaching

Answer 7

take at same time each day on a empty stomach; CAUTION IN PTS WITH PRE EXISTING HEART CONDITIONS

Question 8

Food that inhibit thyroid

Answer 8

strawberries, peached, pears, cabbage, kale

Question 9

Hyperthyroidism

Answer 9

increased T3 and T4
severe- thyroid storm= emergency
common- graves disease
s/s- heat intolerance, weight loss, bulging eyes

Question 10

Methiamozole (Tapazole)

Answer 10

used for hyperthyroidism, inhibits hormone synthesis

Question 11

Propylthiouracil (PTU)

Answer 11

inhibits conversion of T4 and T3 LIVER DAMAGE; used for hyperthyroidism

Question 12

Potassium Iodine

Answer 12

reduces size of thyroid

Question 13

Crushing Syndrome

Answer 13

too many steroids; weight gain (moon face), acne, increased BG and BP

Question 14

Addisons Disease

Answer 14

too little steroids; weight loss, increased potassium, hair loss

Question 15

Steroids MOA

Answer 15

supresses inflammation and increases adrenal function

Question 16

Sulfonylureas MOA

Answer 16

used for type 2 diabetes, stimulate beta cells to produce insulin

Question 17

Sulfonylureas Contraindication

Answer 17

liver or kidney dysfunction

Question 18

Glipizide (glucotrol)

Answer 18

sulfonylureas

Question 19

Biguanides MOA

Answer 19

used for type 2 diabetes, decreases hepatic production of glucose from stored glycogen

Question 20

Biguanides teaching

Answer 20

hold med 48 hours before and after IV contrast dye and no alcohol, take wth meals

Question 21

MEtformin (glucophage)

Answer 21

biguanide

Question 22

Symlin

Answer 22

for type 1 and 2 with insulin therapy, give sub Q but NEVER IN ARM