Endocrine System Drug Class Functions

Question 1

Thyroid Replacement Agents

Answer 1

Treats hypothyroidism, synthetic version of T4
Can increase heart rate and shouldn’t be used for weight loss
Should be taken on empty stomach with glass full of water

Question 2

Corticosteroids

Answer 2

Acute adrenal deficiency, asthma, autoimmune disorders, hypersensitivity, and allergic reaction
Used to control immune response

Question 3

Rapid Acting insulin

Answer 3

Requires injections
10 min and last 2 hours

Question 4

Intermediate acting insulin

Answer 4

30 min last 8 hours
1 or 2 times today

Question 5

Long acting insulin

Answer 5

Works for 24 hours and used once a day