Endocrine System

Question 0

Side effects of combined pill?

Answer 0

Hypertension, stroke

Question 1

Side effects of carbimazole

Answer 1

Nausea, rash, sore mouth

Question 3

How does Levothyroxine work?

Answer 3

Mimics thyroxine

Question 5

What is tamoxifen used for?

Answer 5

Treating breast cancer, oestrogen antagonist

Question 6

What is ergocalciferol?

Answer 6

Vitamin D substitute

Question 8

What steroids are given for adrenal insufficiency?

Answer 8

Hydrocortisone and fludrocortisone

Question 9

How does carbimazole work?

Answer 9

Inhibits thyroxine production

Question 10

What are the side effects of alendronic acid?

Answer 10

GI disturbance, stomach pain

Question 12

What steroid is administered topically for skin problems?

Answer 12

Hydrocortisone

Question 13

What is dexamethasone prescribed for?

Answer 13

Oedema

Question 14

What are the side effects of taking oral steroids?

Answer 14

Thinning skin, moon face, muscle wasting, hypertension

Question 15

What are the side effects of inhaled steroids?

Answer 15

Thrush

Question 16

When is oxytocin administered?

Answer 16

To induce labour, reduce postpartum haemorrhage

Question 17

How does the mini pill work?

Answer 17

Alters endometrium and cervical mucus

Question 18

When is prostaglandin given

Answer 18

Induce labour or abortion, reduce risk of postpartum haemorrhage

Question 19

How does the combined pill work?

Answer 19

Inhibits ovulation

Question 20

Side effects of mini pill

Answer 20

Nausea, vomiting, sore breasts

Question 21

When should ergocalciferol be avoided?

Answer 21

If the patients kidney is compromised in any way

Question 22

How does alendronic acid work?

Answer 22

Slows bone growth rate, reducing calcium loss from bones