Endocrine Meds

Question 1

What does methimazole do?

Answer 1

Inhibit TSH synthesis

hyperthyroidism

Question 2

What does Propylthiouracil do?

Answer 2

treat Grave’s disase (hyperthyroidism)

Question 3

True or False, we take levothyroxine w/ food

Answer 3

False, take it on an empty stomach to increase absorption

Question 4

How does sildenafil work?

Answer 4

relaxes blood vessels in penis

Question 5

When do we teach pts to take viagra? (before sex)

Answer 5

30min-1hr

Question 6

How many times a day can you take sildenafil?

Answer 6

ONLY ONCE

Question 7

What is a serious side effect of sildenafil?

Answer 7

priapism

Question 8

What medication(s) are contraindicated with sildenafil?

Answer 8

nitrates (NTG)

Question 9

What do we use levothyroxine for?

Answer 9

to replace or provide more thyroid hormone

(to treat hypothyroid thingy)

Question 10

What are side effects of levothyroxine

Answer 10

SOB
rapid HR
chest pain
seizures

Question 11

What are contraindications for levothyroxine?

Answer 11

untreated adrenal insufficiency
caution in heart disease

Question 12

How far apart should the pt take calcium, iron, or antiacid tablets?

Answer 12

4hrs

Question 13

What are side effects of corticosteroids?

Answer 13

Development of DM type 2
 Osteoporosis
 PUD
 Muscle wasting
 Poor wound healing
 Redistribution of body fat
 With large exogenous doses ACTH and
endogenous glucocorticoids are inhibited which
can lead to atrophy of the adrenal cortex.
 If exogenous glucocorticoids are stopped
abruptly, adrenal insufficiency may occur