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endocrine pharm Flashcards

1
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____ is the name for the sugar free diabetes

A

diabetes insipidus

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2
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vasopressin is another name for which hormone

A

ADH

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3
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animals that are hypoglycemia and have an insulinoma should be given 50% dextrose to help raise their blood glucose levels

A

false

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4
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corticosteroids can cause an increase in blood glucose levels

A

true

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5
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which drug has mineralcorticoid and glucocorticoid effects

A

dexamethasone

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6
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what drug is used to test patients for Addisons disease

A

cortrosyn

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7
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what is a toxin that can lead to hypoglycemia

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xylitol

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8
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name a substance that can be given to neonates that are suffering form hypoglycemia

A

karo syrup

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9
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vetoryl can be used to treat hyperadrenocorticism and works at the level of the adrenal glands

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true

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10
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you have a pt in your clinic that is on IV fluids with 2.5% Dextrose solution added to it. how ofter should this bage of fluids be changed to reduce bacterial build up

A

every 24 to 48 hours

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11
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define endogenous

A

made within the body

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12
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define exogenous

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compounds originating outside the body

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13
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most hormones are controlled through what mechanism

A

negative feedback

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14
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where are thyroid hormones found and what do they effect

A

every cell of the body to regulate metabolic rate

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15
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levothyroxine and liothyroxine are used to treat what? which is the preferred choice

A

hypothyroidism - levothyroxine

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16
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how does levothyroxine work

A

synthetic T4 that allows each tissue to convert it to T3 to meet its own needs

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17
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what are some considerations for patient on levothyroxine

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do not change brands / use with caution in diabetics / monitor for thyrotoxicosis

18
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what 2 drugs are used to treat hyperthyroidism? which one offers a cure

A

methimazole ; radioactive iodine 131

19
Q

which drug blocks a thyroid tumors ability to use iodine to produce T3 and T4

A

methimazole

20
Q

what are trade names for methimazole

A

felimazole and tapazole

21
Q

what routes can methimazole be administered

A

oral and transdermal

22
Q

what are special considerations ion regards to I-131 treatment

A

cats need to be isolated for a given time and waste is considered contaminated

23
Q

what special precautions might you as a technician take when handling patients or waste with radioactive iodine

A

dosimetry badges, lead apron, PPE, gloves

24
Q

diets that are used to treat hyperthyroidism are limited in what ingredient

25
Q

what are 2 other drugs that cats are commonly prescribed to control secondary effect of hyperthyroidism

A

atenolol and amlodipine

26
Q

what are ways that insulin may be classified

A

duration of action, species derived from, concentration, U100 U40

27
Q

Humulin-R and Novolin-R are what type of insulin? how can they be administered and when are they typically used

A

regular / short acting insulin ; IV, CRI, SQ, IM ; newly diagnosed

28
Q

Humulin-N, Novolin-N, Vetsulin and ProZinc are all types of what insulin

A

intermediate acting insulin

29
Q

what types of insulin require a U-40 insulin syringe

A

vetsulin and ProZinc

30
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what type of insulin is considered long acting? what species is it used in

A

Glargine / Lantus ; cat only

31
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what are some considerations when it comes to preparation and administration of insulin

A

do not shake vials, follow label recommendations, rotate sites for injections, store in fridge, mix thoroughly

32
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what test is always performed when stating an animal on insulin

A

glucose curve

33
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what are reasons an animal may become hypoglycemic

A

insulin overdoes, neoplasia, insulinoma, toxin, sepsis, liver dz

34
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what drugs can be used to treat hypoglycemia

A

dextrose, karo syrup, glucagon, glucocorticoids

35
Q

what special administration techniques are there when administrating Dextrose 50% IV

A

dilute atleast 25%, give slowly, do not inject outside the vessel

36
Q

what drugs or fluids might your doctor use if lowering calcium levels was the goal

A

0.9% NaCl / diuretics

37
Q

what injectable drugs are used for patients with hypocalcemia? are there special precautions that are followed when administering

A

calcium gluconate / calcium chloride, monitor heart / EKG

38
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what are oral medications used to treat calcium levels

A

calcitriol tabs or tums

39
Q

what drug is used to perform an ACTH test

A

cosyntropin

40
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what are 3 drugs that can be used to treat addisons

A

DOCP, fludrocortisone, hydrocortisone, dexamethasone

41
Q

what 2 drugs are used to treat cushings dz

A

vetoryl (trilostane) / anipryl (selegiline)

42
Q

what is desmopressin and what is it used to treat

A

synthetic vasopressin / diabetes insipidus

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